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. Describe basic fire behavior
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    describe the nature of fire travel
    differentiate classes of fire and hazards created for the firefighter
    determine the cause of the fire
    describe the modern science behind fire behavior

  2. Utilize communication systems before, during, and after structural and related fire emergencies
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    examine fire department communications
    utilize the Incident Command System on the fireground operations

  3. Utilize life safety practices
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    use safe practices in the fire service in all required activities
    choose protective clothing and gear
    use self-contained breathing apparatus
    interpret safety standards and codes
    recognize hazardous materials (hazmat awareness level)

  4. Use fire service equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    operate various types and sizes of fire extinguishers
    utilize various types and sizes of hose
    operate extinguishing equipment (rescue equipment, salvage and overhaul, ventilation)

  5. Perform fireground operations
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    gain entrance into buildings
    use rope and knots for fireground operations
    summarize venting techniques and operations
    use SCBA in searching for victims
    perform overhaul
    utilize various methods of supplying water for fireground operations

  6. Examine fire prevention strategies
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    analyze the value of fire prevention activities and fire inspection procedures
    ascertain the operation and value of various sprinkler systems