50-503-711Firefighter Apprentice Related Instruction: Safety
Course Information
Description
Course goal and scope includes all apprentice firefighters completing this training as a requirement of their apprenticeship.  Learning objectives include leading a discussion and presenting a company drill based on firefighter safety.  In addition, apprentices will explain factors that contribute or deter risk-taking behavior in the operational environment, researching recent LODDs, examining the reasons for safety related incidents, and explaining how events might have been prevented.
Total Credits
0.5

Course Competencies
  1. Lead a discussion and present a company drill based on firefighter safety
    Assessment Strategies
    Fire Department assessment as noted in their training standards

  2. Explain factors that contribute or deter risk-taking behavior in the operational environment
    Assessment Strategies
    Fire Department assessment as noted in their training standards

  3. Research recent LODD cases
    Assessment Strategies
    Fire Department assessment as noted in their training standards

  4. Examine the reasons why safety related incidents occurred
    Assessment Strategies
    Fire Department assessment as noted in their training standards

  5. Explain how events might have been prevented
    Assessment Strategies
    Fire Department assessment as noted in their training standards

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