10-503-190Fire Safety and Survival
Course Information
Description
This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout emergency services. 
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Describe the need for cultural and behavioral change within emergency services
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    describe how the 16 life safety initiatives address the need for cultural and behavioral change
    describe the need for cultural and behavioral change within the emergency services relating to safety, incorporating leadership, supervision, accountability and personal responsibility
    explain the need for enhancements of personal and organizational accountability for health and safety
    validate the need for national training standards as they correlate to professional
    recognize the need for counseling and psychological support from local resources and services for emergency services personnel and their families
    defend the need for annual medical evaluations and the establishment of physical fitness criteria for emergency services personnel throughout their careers

  2. Explain risk management in emergency services
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    define how the concepts of risk management affect strategic and tactical decision- making
    apply the concepts of risk management and mitigation as it pertains to emergency services

  3. Prevent unsafe acts, injuries, and death
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    evaluate circumstances that might constitute an unsafe act
    explain the concept of empowering all emergency services personnel to stop unsafe acts
    explain how adopting standardized policies for responding to emergency scenes can minimize near-misses, injuries and deaths
    illustrate how technological advancements can produce higher levels of emergency services, safety and survival
    describe how obtaining grants can support safety and survival initiatives
    describe the importance of public education as a critical component of life safety programs
    explain how the increase in violent incidents impacts safety for emergency services personnel when responding to emergency scenes

  4. Investigate incidents and identify lessons learned
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    explain the importance of investigating all near-misses, injuries and fatalities
    discuss how incorporating the lessons learned from investigations can support cultural change throughout the emergency services
    explain the vital role of local departments in national research and data collection systems

  5. Discuss the importance of fire sprinklers and code enforcement
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    explain how fire sprinklers contribute to firefighter safety and building occupant survival
    describe the relationship between code enforcement and fire prevention strategies
    identify the impact of building codes on emergency scene safety and operations
    discuss the firefighter's role in community risk reduction through code awareness

  6. Explain the importance of safety in the design of apparatus and equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify key safety features in modern firefighting apparatus design.
    evaluate how personal protective equipment (PPE) has evolved to enhance firefighter safety
    describe the testing and certification standards for firefighting equipment
    explain the importance of proper maintenance and inspection of safety equipment