FIRE-102 Firefighter II
This course provides students
with the knowledge and skills needed to become a journeyman firefighter. Topics
include the Incident Command System, emergency communications, fire prevention,
containment and extinction, and rescue.
Hours Weekly
2 hours weekly
Course Objectives
- 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and methods of emergency communications
and the requirements and methods for incident reporting. - 2. Recognize the need for and operate within the Incident Command System.
- 3. Explain how and why to prepare and present a pre-incident plan.
- 4. Classify building construction as it applies to the fire service.
- 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the components and functions of fire detection, protection,
and suppression systems. - 6. Identify the principles and deployment of hose streams and the use and maintenance of
hose, tools, and equipment in support of rescue and firefighting operations. - 7. Describe the theory and practices of fire service ventilation.
- 8. Demonstrate an understanding of the equipment, agents, and techniques used to apply
foam to extinguish fires. - 9. Explain the tactics associated with fire attack in structures and with flammable liquids and
gases. - 10. Describe how to conduct vehicle rescue and extrication.
- 11. Summarize how firefighters assist and support special rescue teams.
- 12. Explain how to conduct fire prevention and public education activities.
- 13. Identify the role of the firefighter in determining fire cause, protecting evidence, and securing
and protecting a fire scene. - 14. Evaluate an emergency incident, assume command, and institute an Incident Action Plan.
- 15. Perform typical interior operations in a simulated structure fire including search and rescue,
fire suppression, and hydraulic ventilation.
Course Objectives
- 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and methods of emergency communications
and the requirements and methods for incident reporting. - 2. Recognize the need for and operate within the Incident Command System.
- 3. Explain how and why to prepare and present a pre-incident plan.
- 4. Classify building construction as it applies to the fire service.
- 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the components and functions of fire detection, protection,
and suppression systems. - 6. Identify the principles and deployment of hose streams and the use and maintenance of
hose, tools, and equipment in support of rescue and firefighting operations. - 7. Describe the theory and practices of fire service ventilation.
- 8. Demonstrate an understanding of the equipment, agents, and techniques used to apply
foam to extinguish fires. - 9. Explain the tactics associated with fire attack in structures and with flammable liquids and
gases. - 10. Describe how to conduct vehicle rescue and extrication.
- 11. Summarize how firefighters assist and support special rescue teams.
- 12. Explain how to conduct fire prevention and public education activities.
- 13. Identify the role of the firefighter in determining fire cause, protecting evidence, and securing
and protecting a fire scene. - 14. Evaluate an emergency incident, assume command, and institute an Incident Action Plan.
- 15. Perform typical interior operations in a simulated structure fire including search and rescue,
fire suppression, and hydraulic ventilation.