10503100Fire Recruit Academy
Course Information
Description
200 hours of fire fighting training prepares students for the State of Wisconsin Firefighter I and Firefighter 2 certification examinations. Completion of the EMT Basic Course also will provide the student with a diploma in Fire Service Certification.
Total Credits
5
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam
Course Competencies
  1. Analyze fire department organization
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes and examinations
    Criteria
    Analyze a typical fire department organization's mission statement
    Analyze communication model in a fire department organization
    Analyze the five major components of an incident management system
    Summarize the functions of a firefighter
    Explain what a standard operating procedure is
    Summarize how rules and regulations of an organization apply to the firefighter

  2. Use communication and alarm systems
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes; by personal performance
    Criteria
    Examine public alarm systems
    Examine radio systems and procedures
    Use radio systems and procedures you perform first-in reports
    Complete NFIRS reports

  3. Examine fire behavior
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes
    Criteria
    Explain the chemistry and physics of fire
    Explain the characteristics of fire
    Examine the theories of fire suppression

  4. Analyze safety and survival
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes
    Criteria
    Analyze risk management
    Analyze statistical information regarding firefighter safety
    Analyze the main components that lead to incident readiness
    Analyze the components of rehabilitation
    Summarize the procedures of a rapid intervention team
    Compare/contrast post-incident debriefing

  5. Use personal protective equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes, by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    Explain the role of personal protective equipment for firefighters
    Examine personal protective clothing national standards and regulations
    Examine the personal protective clothing for various firefighting incidences
    Don personal protective equipment

  6. Use self-contained breathing apparatus
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes, by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    Examine various types of self-contained breathing apparatus
    Analyze the conditions for the use of the various types of self-contained breathing apparatus
    Activate Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus within one minute
    Enact emergency procedures if the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus fails

  7. Use portable extinguishers
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes, by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    Examine the classes of fire
    Examine the risks associated with each class of fire
    Summarize the types of fire extinguishers used for each class
    Summarize the types of agents used in fire extinguishers
    Explain the rating systems of portable extinguishers
    Examine the maintenance of portable fire extinguishers
    Select the appropriate portable fire extinguisher for the class of fire
    Demonstrate the use of portable extinguishers

  8. Utilize firefighting water supply
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes, by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    Explain municipal water supply systems
    Explain rural water supply systems
    Set up the municipal water supply from a hydrant
    Set up the rural water supply from a folding tank

  9. Use fire hoses and appliances
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes, by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    Analyze the construction of the fire hose
    Summarize the maintenance of fire hoses
    Perform maintenance of fire hoses
    Analyze the hose appliances
    Use the hose appliances
    Analyze hose tools you use hose tools

  10. Use fire streams, nozzles, and foam
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes, by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    Investigate the qualities of an effective fire stream you demonstrate effective streams
    Investigate the various types of nozzles for an effective fire stream
    Operate various types of nozzles for an effective fire stream
    Explain the principles of hydraulics relating to fire streams
    Investigate the fire ground factors in choosing the type of fire attack mode
    Summarize limitations of water as an agent for fire fighting
    Summarize the water additives for increased efficient fire fighting
    Use foam appliances to suppress fires

  11. Examine fire protection systems
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes; by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    Investigate protective systems used in protecting life and property
    Explain the operation of the various types of detection devices
    Explain the operation of the various types of automated sprinkler systems
    Demonstrate stopping the flow of water from a sprinkler head
    Explain the operation of vertical/horizontal standpipe systems
    Perform vertical/horizontal standpipe connections
    Explain fire department procedures at protective properties

  12. Examine building construction
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes; by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    Investigate building construction classifications
    Examine fire hazards of building construction materials
    Investigate fire hazards for light weight construction
    Investigate fire hazards associated with fire suppression operations

  13. Use ladders
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes; by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    Investigate the types of ladders used in firefighting
    Investigate the functions of ladders used in firefighting
    Perform ladder raises
    Perform ladder carries
    Perform ladder rescue
    Perform ventilation activities from a ladder
    Perform fire suppression activities from a ladder

  14. Use ropes
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes; by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    Investigate the types of ropes used in firefighting
    Examine the different types of knots
    Perform the different types of knots
    Use ropes to tie off equipment
    Use ropes to hoist equipment
    Examine rescue activities using ropes

  15. Examine rescue operations
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes; by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    Investigate the components of the rescue priorities during fire operations
    Examine the aspects of search and rescue operations
    Perform search and rescue activities from a burning building
    Examine technical rescue components

  16. Examine forcible entry
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes; by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    Summarize the types of forcible entry
    Examine forcible entry tools
    Investigate building features (doors, windows, gates, walls, floors) for forcible entry
    Investigate non-destructive, rapid entry systems
    Perform forcible entry activities using a simulator

  17. Perform ventilation activities
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes; by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    Investigate ventilation as a fire service tool
    Examine the types of ventilation as a fire fighting support activity
    Perform horizontal ventilation using fans/blowers
    Perform vertical ventilation on a simulator
    Perform hydraulic ventilation in a burning building
    Differentiate between the stages of fire within a compartment
    Summarize safety considerations when venting operations are in progress you examine the obstacles to ventilation

  18. Perform fire suppression activities
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes; by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    Investigate structural fire factors to be made prior to extinguishment
    Investigate fire travel in a structure
    Perform fire suppression activities in a burning building
    Examine wildland firefighting
    Examine vehicle firefighting
    Perform fire suppression activities on a burning vehicle
    Examine hazardous materials firefighting
    Perform fire suppression activities on flammable liquids and gases
    Investigate fire attack modes
    Investigate tactical priorities including completion benchmarks when fighting fires
    Summarize the Incident Management System's effect on the way fires are controlled

  19. Conduct salvage operations during fire fighting operations
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes; by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    Investigate loss control
    Investigate property conservation you perform a water chute
    Perform a catch-all
    Demonstrate salvage cover folds

  20. Analyze overhaul operations after the fire is under control
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes; by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    Investigate the overhaul operation of fighting fire
    Investigate the determination of fire cause/ origin including preservation of evidence
    Investigate safety procedures during the overhaul operation you demonstrate overhaul activities on a simulator
    Demonstrate overhaul activities on a simulator

  21. Analyze fire cause determination
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes; by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    Investigate the causes of a fire
    Demonstrate preservation of evidence

  22. Summarize fire prevention education
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes; by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards; by developing a pre-fire plan; by presenting an oral presentation for public fire education
    Criteria
    Investigate inspections for code enforcement
    Conduct a home fire safety survey
    Investigate pre-fire incident planning
    Include a sketch of a building in the pre-fire plan
    Include information about utilities that may be present in a building in the pre-fire plan
    Include information about hazardous materials that may be present in a building in the pre-fire plan
    Investigate public education aspects of fire prevention
    Include a description of fire safety topic in an oral presentation
    Include a discussion of fire safety activities for the topic in an oral presentation
    Use intercultural communication and inclusive language in an oral presentation

  23. Analyze hazardous materials
    Assessment Strategies
    On quizzes; by personal performance based on NFPA 1001 Standards
    Criteria
    Investigate the Local Emergency Response plans with regard to hazardous materials
    Examine hazardous materials classification systems
    Examine hazardous materials storage
    Investigate the hazards associated with hazardous materials
    Examine special equipment associated with hazardous materials incidents
    Use the North American Emergency Response guidebook to establish an action plan at a hazardous materials incident