SRJC Course Outlines

12/7/2024 4:12:51 PMFIRE 208.1 Course Outline as of Fall 1981

New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  FIRE 208.1Title:  FIREFIGHTER 1-ACAD  
Full Title:  Firefighter I
Last Reviewed:10/27/2014

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum9.00Lecture Scheduled6.0020 max.Lecture Scheduled120.00
Minimum9.00Lab Scheduled10.003 min.Lab Scheduled200.00
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total16.00 Contact Total320.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  240.00Total Student Learning Hours: 560.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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An intensive series of theoretical and practical lessons and exercises which, when combined with Emergency Care, meet the educational requirements for certification by the State Board of Fire Services.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
FIRE 71 - FIRE PROTECTION ORGANIZATION


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for English 100A or equiv.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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An intensive series of theoretical and practical lessons and exercises which satisfy the education requirements for certification as Firefighter I by the State Board of Fire Services.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:FIRE 71 - FIRE PROTECTION ORGANIZATION
Recommended:Eligibility for English 100A or equiv.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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  OUTCOMES & OBJECTIVES
     1. Students shall identify the roles, functions, and
        responsibilities of the professional firefighter.
     2. Demonstrate the proficiencies needed to function in a hazardous
        atmosphere through the use of protective clothing and self
        contained breathing apparatus.
     3. Students shall define the necessary knowledge and understanding
        of fire chemistry and behavior.
     4. Recognize and demonstrate the proficiencies needed to safely
        operate manual & power driven tools, equipment, and techniques,
        individually and as a member of a team.
     5. List and describe the practices necessary to utilize modern
        fire suppression equipment and techniques, individually and
        as a member of a team.
     6. Define and identify the procedure necessary to protect property
        from non-fire damage through the use of salvage techniques and
        equipment.
     7. To identify the necessary indicators that determine the cause
        and origin of fires, and to recognize and protect evidence
        of arson.
     8. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the roles and
        functions of firefighters.
     9. Students will identify the importance of chemistry & behavior.
    10. List the different firefighting tools and equipment.
    11. Prepare to function as a member of a fire suppression team,
        through hands-on performance, and live fire exercises.
        Practical evaluations will be demonstrated on five major        .
        aspects, i.e. Rope, Hose, SCBA, Ladders, and Team Tasks.
    12. The student will produce a Task Checklist on both written
        and manipulative final examinations.

Topics and Scope
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I.   ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITY
    A.  Laws and Regulations
        1.  Government Organizations
        2.  Personnel rules and regulations
        3.  Retirement systems, Compensation Laws
        4.  Agency Rules and Regulations
    B.  Personnel and Functions
        1.  Fire Dept. functions
        2.  Duties of personnel
        3.  Personal development programs
        4.  Obedience and obligation to duty
    C.  Professional Organizations
        1.  National, State, and Local Organizations
II.  APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATION
    A.  Forcible Entry and Misc. Tools
        1.  Cutting, boring, and sawing tools
        2.  Battering, carrying, digging, prying, and
            striking tools
        3.  Lighting equipment
        4.  Ventilation equipment
    B.  Lifting and Hoisting Equipment
        1.  Ropes, knots, and hitches
        2.  Lifting and spreading equipment
        3.  Hoisting and pulling equipment
    C.  Extinguishers and Proportioners
        1.  Pressure Type Extinguishers
        2.  Foam Generators
        3.  Water-Additive Proportioners
    D   Hose, Nozzles and Fittings
        1.  Coupling Hose
        2.  Roll, Fold and Carry Hose
        3.  Nozzles, Valves, Fittings and Other Devices
        4.  Siamese and Wye Lines
        5.  Extend and Reduce Lines
        6.  Load Hose on Apparatus
    E.  Hose Evolutions
        1.  Operate Hydrants
        2.  Lay Single Lines
        3.  Lay Multiple Lines
        4.  Connect Lines to Auxiliary Appliances
        5.  Master Stream Appliances
        6.  Operate Lines Above and Below Street Level
    F.  Ladders
        1.  Carry, Raise, and Lower Ladders
        2.  Climb and Work from Ladders
        3.  Ladders as Improvised Equipment
    G.  Building Equipment
        1.  Elevators
        2.  Fire Protection Systems
        3.  Fire Escape Systems
    H.  Rescue Tools and Equipment
        1.  Breathing Apparatus
        2.  Lifelines and Belts
        3.  Protective Clothing
III. Water Supply
    A.  Hydraulics
        1.  Range of Fire Streams
        2.  Reaction of Fire Streams
IV.  Fire Control
    A.  Fire Behavior
        1.  Classes of Fire
        2.  Theory and Fundamentals of Combustion
        3.  Theory of Heat Transfer
        4.  Theory of Extinguishment
        5.  Fire Characteristics of Solids
        6.  Fire Characteristics of Flammable Liquids and Gasses
        7.  Products of Combustion
        8.  Hazardous and Explosive Materials
            a.  First Responder Cert.
        9.  Effects of Extinguishing Agent Application
  CONTINUATION OF COURSE CONTENT ON ATTACHED SHEET

Assignments:
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  The student will:
     1. Analyze, identify, and describe the functions and elements
        of self-contained breathing apparatus.
     2. Identify factors necessary to determine the cause and origin
        of fires, and to recognize and protect evidence of arson.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
5 - 10%
Field work, Quizzes, Exams
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
40 - 70%
Class performances, Field work, Performance exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
30 - 50%
Multiple choice
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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  ESSENTIALS OF FIREFIGHTING, 3RD EDITION; IFSTA
 HAZMAT SYLLABUS
 DOT HANDBOOK, Current Edition

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