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Analyze physical properties of the three states of matter
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
explain the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases
describe how changes in temperature and pressure affect states of matter
identify states of matter in relation to fuel phases in fire behavior
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Assess the various components of fire
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
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define the fire tetrahedron and its components (heat, fuel, oxygen, chemical reaction)
differentiate between flaming and smoldering combustion
identify the role of heat sources in initiating fire
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Explain the physical and chemical properties of fire
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
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discuss the relationship between heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation) and fire spread
explain oxidation and exothermic reactions in fire development
explore concepts like ignition temperature, flashpoint, and flame point
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Describe the process of burning
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
outline the stages of fire development (ignition, growth, fully developed, decay)
explain factors influencing fire progression, including ventilation and fuel type
discuss the transition to flashover and backdraft phenomena
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Use terms and concepts associated with the chemistry and dynamics of fire
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
define key terms such as pyrolization, combustion, and flameover
discuss the role of thermal layering and buoyancy in fire dynamics
explain the concept of fire plumes and smoke movement
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Discuss various materials and their relationship to fires as fuel
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
differentiate between flammable and combustible materials
explain how fuel load and configuration impact fire behavior
discuss the impact of synthetic and natural materials on fire dynamics
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Describe other suppression agents and strategies
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
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identify the five classes of fire and how each type can be extinguished
identify suppression agents (e.g., foam, CO2, dry chemicals) and their uses
explain the principles of interrupting the fire tetrahedron with suppression agents
discuss the advantages and limitations of each suppression method
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Demonstrate how the characteristics of water can be used as a fire suppression agent
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
explain water’s cooling and smothering effects on fire
discuss the role of specific heat and latent heat of vaporization in fire suppression
identify challenges in using water, such as steam production and conductivity
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Compare other methods and techniques of fire extinguishment
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
differentiate between cooling, smothering, and chemical chain interruption techniques
compare the effectiveness of various extinguishing agents for different fire classes
discuss advancements in fire extinguishment technologies and strategies
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Analyze how controlling flowpath impacts fire behavior and firefighter safety
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
explain the concept of flowpath
identify components in a structural environment that affect flowpath
describe the concept of smoke reading