10-503-142Fire Fighting Principles
Course Information
Description
Describes basic fire behavior, techniques used to control structural and related fire emergencies, and life safety practices. Students perform all practical evolutions necessary to control and extinguish fires and otherwise meet all requirements for Firefighter I certification with the State of Wisconsin.
Total Credits
4
Course Competencies
  1. Examine the fire fighter recruit program

  2. Use safe practices in the fire service not only on the fireground but in all required activities

  3. Choose protective clothing and gear

  4. Use fire service equipment

  5. Illustrate general fire department organization

  6. Describe the nature of fire travel

  7. Differentiate classes of fire and hazards created for the firefighter

  8. Operate various types and sizes of fire extinguishers

  9. Utilize various types and sizes of hose

  10. Utilize various methods of supplying water for fireground operations

  11. Operate fire streams

  12. Use ladders for fireground operations

  13. Gain entrance into buildings

  14. Summarize venting techniques and operations

  15. Use salvage covers and other salvage equipment

  16. Perform overhaul

  17. Determine the cause of the fire

  18. Use self-contained breathing apparatus

  19. Use rope and knots for fireground operations

  20. Use SCBA in searching for victims in a building

  21. Use hose lines within a structure

  22. Use ladders for rescue

  23. Examine fire department communications

  24. Analyze the value of fire prevention activities and fire inspection procedures

  25. Ascertain the operation and value of various sprinkler systems

  26. Utilize the Incident Command System on the fireground during tactical operations

  27. Interpret safety standards and codes as they pertain to safety on the fireground and at the station

  28. Recognize hazardous materials as they relate to the Emergency Response Guidebook (hazmat awareness level)

This Outline is under development.