10503100Fire Recruit Academy
Course Information
Description
200 hours of fire fighting training prepares students for the State of Wisconsin Firefighter I and Firefighter 2 certification examinations. Completion of the EMT Basic Course also will provide the student with a diploma in Fire Service Certification.
Total Credits
5
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam
Course Competencies
  1. Analyze fire department organization
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes and examinations
    Criteria
    you analyze a typical fire department organization's mission statement
    you analyze communication model in a fire department organization
    you analyze the five major components of an incident management system
    you summarize the functions of a firefighter
    you explain what a standard operating procedure is
    you summarize how rules and regulations of an organization apply to the firefighter

  2. Use communication and alarm systems
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    by personal performance
    Criteria
    you examine public alarm systems
    you examine radio systems and procedures
    you use radio systems and procedures
    you perform first-in reports
    you complete NFIRS reports

  3. Examine fire behavior
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    Criteria
    you explain the chemistry and physics of fire
    you explain the characteristics of fire
    you examine the theories of fire suppression

  4. Analyze safety and survival
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    Criteria
    you analyze risk management
    you analyze statistical information regarding firefighter safety
    you analyze the main components that lead to incident readiness
    you analyze the components of rehabilitation
    you summarize the procedures of a rapid intervention team
    you compare/contrast post-incident debriefing

  5. Use personal protective equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    you explain the role of personal protective equipment for firefighters
    you examine personal protective clothing national standards and regulations
    you examine the personal protective clothing for various firefighting incidences
    you don personal protective equipment

  6. Use self-contained breathing apparatus
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    you examine various types of self contained breathing apparatus
    you analyze the conditions for the use of the various types of self contained breathing apparatus
    you activate Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus within one minute
    you enact emergency procedures if the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus fails

  7. Use portable extinguishers
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    you examine the classes of fire
    you examine the risks associated with each class of fire
    you summarize the types of fire extinguishers used for each class
    you summarize the types of agents used in fire extinguishers
    you explain the rating systems of portable extinguishers
    you examine the maintenance of portable fire extinguishers
    you select the appropriate portable fire extinguisher for the class of fire
    you demonstrate the use of portable extinguishers

  8. Utilize firefighting water supply
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    you explain municipal water supply systems
    you explain rural water supply systems
    you set up the municipal water supply from a hydrant
    you set up the rural water supply from a folding tank

  9. Use fire hoses and appliances
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    you analyze the construction of the fire hose
    you summarize the maintenance of fire hoses
    you perform maintenance of fire hoses
    you analyze the hose appliances
    you use the hose appliances
    you analyze hose tools
    you use hose tools

  10. Use fire streams, nozzles, and foam
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    you investigate the qualities of an effective fire stream
    you demonstrate effective streams
    you investigate the various types of nozzles for an effective fire stream
    you operate various types of nozzles for an effective fire stream
    you explain the principles of hydraulics relating to fire streams
    you investigate the fire ground factors in choosing the type of fire attack mode
    you summarize limitations of water as an agent for fire fighting
    you summarize the water additives for increased efficient fire fighting
    you use foam appliances to suppress fires

  11. Examine fire protection systems
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    you investigate protective systems used in protecting life and property
    you explain the operation of the various types of detection devices
    you explain the operation of the various types of automated sprinkler systems
    you demonstrate stopping the flow of water from a sprinkler head
    you explain the operation of vertical/horizontal standpipe systems
    you perform vertical/horizontal standpipe connections
    you explain fire department procedures at protective properties

  12. Examine building construction
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    Criteria
    you investigate building construction classifications
    you examine fire hazards if building construction materials
    you investigate fire hazards for light weight construction
    you investigate fire hazards associated with fire suppression operations

  13. Use ladders
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    you investigate the types of ladders used in firefighting
    you investigate the functions of ladders used in firefighting
    you perform ladder raises
    you perform ladder carries
    you perform ladder rescue
    you perform ventilation activities from a ladder
    you perform fire suppression activities from a ladder

  14. Use ropes
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    you investigate the types of ropes used in firefighting
    you examine the different types of knots
    you perform the different types of knots
    you use ropes to tie off equipment
    you use ropes to hoist equipment
    you examine rescue activities using ropes

  15. Examine rescue operations
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    you investigate the components of the rescue priorities during fire operations
    you examine the aspects of search and rescue operations
    you perform search and rescue activities from a burning building
    you examine technical rescue components

  16. Examine forcible entry
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    you summarize the types of forcible entry
    you examine forcible entry tools
    you investigate building features (doors, windows, gates, walls, floors) for forcible entry
    you investigate non-destructive, rapid entry systems
    you perform forcible entry activities using a simulator

  17. Perform ventilation activities
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    you investigate ventilation as a fire service tool
    you examine the types of ventilation as a fire fighting support activity
    you perform horizontal ventilation using fans/blowers
    you perform vertical ventilation on a simulator
    you perform hydraulic ventilation in a burning building
    you differentiate between the stages of fire within a compartment
    you summarize safety considerations when venting operations are in progress
    you examine the obstacles to ventilation

  18. Perform fire suppression activities
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    you investigate structural fire factors to be made prior to extinguishment
    you investigate fire travel in a structure
    you perform fire suppression activities in a burning building
    you examine wildland firefighting
    you examine vehicle firefighting
    you perform fire suppression activities on a burning vehicle
    you examine hazardous materials firefighting
    you perform fire suppression activities on flammable liquids and gases
    you investigate fire attack modes
    you investigate tactical priorities including completion benchmarks when fighting fires
    you summarize the Incident Management System's effect on the way fires are controlled

  19. Conduct salvage operations during fire fighting operations
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    you investigate loss control
    you investigate property conservation
    you perform a water chute
    you perform a catch-all
    you demonstrate salvage cover folds

  20. Analyze overhaul operations after the fire is under control
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    you investigate the overhaul operation of fighting fire
    you investigate the determination of fire cause/ origin including preservation of evidence
    you investigate safety procedures during the overhaul operation
    you demonstrate overhaul activities on a simulator

  21. Analyze fire cause determination
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    you investigate the causes of a fire
    you demonstrate preservation of evidence

  22. Summarize fire prevention education
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    by developing a pre-fire plan
    by presenting an oral presentation for public fire education
    Criteria
    you investigate inspections for code enforcement
    you conduct a home fire safety survey
    you investigate pre-fire incident planning
    pre-fire plan includes a sketch of a building
    pre-fire plan includes information about utilities that may be present in a building
    pre-fire plan includes information about hazardous materials that may be present in a building
    you investigate public education aspects of fire prevention
    oral presentation includes a description of fire safety topic
    oral presentation includes a discussion of fire safety activities for the topic

  23. Analyze hazardous materials
    Assessment Strategies
    on quizzes
    by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    you investigate the Local Emergency Response plans with regard to hazardous materials
    you examine hazardous materials classification systems
    you examine hazardous materials storage
    you investigate the hazards associated with hazardous materials
    you examine special equipment associated with hazardous materials incidents
    you use the North American Emergency Response guidebook to establish an action plan at a hazardous materials incident