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.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

FIRE-101

Hours Weekly

2 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and methods of emergency communications
   and the requirements and methods for incident reporting.
2. 2. Recognize the need for and operate within the Incident Command System.
3. 3. Explain how and why to prepare and present a pre-incident plan.
4. 4. Classify building construction as it applies to the fire service.
5. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the components and functions of fire detection, protection,
   and suppression systems.
6. 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. 7. Describe the theory and practices of fire service ventilation.
8. 8. Demonstrate an understanding of the equipment, agents, and techniques used to apply
   foam to extinguish fires.
9. 9. Explain the tactics associated with fire attack in structures and with flammable liquids and
   gases.
10. 10. Describe how to conduct vehicle rescue and extrication.
11. 11. Summarize how firefighters assist and support special rescue teams.
12. 12. Explain how to conduct fire prevention and public education activities.
13. 13. Identify the role of the firefighter in determining fire cause, protecting evidence, and securing
    and protecting a fire scene.
14. 14. Evaluate an emergency incident, assume command, and institute an Incident Action Plan.
15. 15. Perform typical interior operations in a simulated structure fire including search and rescue,
    fire suppression, and hydraulic ventilation.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and methods of emergency communications
   and the requirements and methods for incident reporting.
2. 2. Recognize the need for and operate within the Incident Command System.
3. 3. Explain how and why to prepare and present a pre-incident plan.
4. 4. Classify building construction as it applies to the fire service.
5. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the components and functions of fire detection, protection,
   and suppression systems.
6. 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. 7. Describe the theory and practices of fire service ventilation.
8. 8. Demonstrate an understanding of the equipment, agents, and techniques used to apply
   foam to extinguish fires.
9. 9. Explain the tactics associated with fire attack in structures and with flammable liquids and
   gases.
10. 10. Describe how to conduct vehicle rescue and extrication.
11. 11. Summarize how firefighters assist and support special rescue teams.
12. 12. Explain how to conduct fire prevention and public education activities.
13. 13. Identify the role of the firefighter in determining fire cause, protecting evidence, and securing
    and protecting a fire scene.
14. 14. Evaluate an emergency incident, assume command, and institute an Incident Action Plan.
15. 15. Perform typical interior operations in a simulated structure fire including search and rescue,
    fire suppression, and hydraulic ventilation.