Fire Fighting Principles

This course is associated with the following programs:

• Fire Medic - Associate Degree
• Fire Protection Technician - Associate Degree
• Fire Science - Technical Diploma

1. Examine the fire fighter recruit program
2. Use safe practices in the fire service not only on the fireground but in all required activities
3. Choose protective clothing and gear
4. Use fire service equipment
5. Illustrate general fire department organization
6. Describe the nature of fire travel
7. Differentiate classes of fire and hazards created for the firefighter
8. Operate various types and sizes of fire extinguishers
9. Utilize various types and sizes of hose
10. Utilize various methods of supplying water for fireground operations
11. Operate fire streams
12. Use ladders for fireground operations
13. Gain entrance into buildings
14. Summarize venting techniques and operations
15. Use salvage covers and other salvage equipment
16. Perform overhaul
17. Determine the cause of the fire
18. Use self-contained breathing apparatus
19. Use rope and knots for fireground operations
20. Use SCBA in searching for victims in a building
21. Use hose lines within a structure
22. Use ladders for rescue
23. Examine fire department communications
24. Analyze the value of fire prevention activities and fire inspection procedures
25. Ascertain the operation and value of various sprinkler systems
26. Utilize the Incident Command System on the fireground during tactical operations
27. Interpret safety standards and codes as they pertain to safety on the fireground and at the station
28. Recognize hazardous materials as they relate to the Emergency Response Guidebook (hazmat awareness level)
29. Use safe practices in the fire service not only on the fireground but in all required activities