Maricopa Community Colleges  FSC103   19956-19995 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  05/25/99  
FSC103      19956-19995 L+L 4 Credit(s) 8 Period(s)
Fire Department Operations II
Introductory fire science course, primarily designed for the new fire department recruit. Covers all aspects of fire department operations, including equipment and personnel policies. Prerequisites: FSC102.
 
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FSC103   19956-19995 Fire Department Operations II
1. Perform forcible entry through various barriers, using the proper tools and standard procedures. (I)
2. Use search and rescue techniques in a structure to remove a victim. (II)
3. Ventilate a structure successfully, using both horizontal and vertical techniques and the proper equipment. (III)
4. Use salvage cover throws for salvage and overhaul. (IV)
5. Explain the importance of early salvage and proper overhaul techniques as applied to a structural fire. (IV)
6. Explain the overall tactical operations applied to a structural fire. (V)
7. Extinguish a working interior fire in a structure, following standard operating procedures. (V)
8. Describe the hazards that electricity poses to firefighters and cite specific electrical emergencies. (VI)
9. Describe radiological hazards faced by firefighters and the methods for monitoring exposure levels. (VII)
10. Extinguish various fires involving special emergencies that are encountered by firefighters. (VIII)
11. Describe the proper procedures to follow when performing special rescue operations and other hazardous emergencies encountered by firefighters. (VIII)
12. Explain the importance of firefighters maintaining a high level of physical and mental fitness. (IX)
13. Describe the function of fire prevention and investigation programs inthe fire department. (X)
14. Research the correct responses to numerous file code violation questions posed. (XI)
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FSC103   19956-19995 Fire Department Operations II
    I. Forcible entry
        A. Definition
        B. Requirements for successful forcible entry
        C. Reasons
          1. Provide access
          2. Aid in rescue
          3. Aid in ventilation
        D. Pre-planning
        E. Types of tools
          1. Hand tools
          2. Power tools
        F. Methods of forcing entry
          1. Doors
          2. Fences
          3. Windows
          4. Roofs
          5. Walls
        G. Procedures and safety
      II. Search and rescue
          A. Safety of firefighters
          B. Definition of rescue
          C. Rescue size-up
          D. Rescue considerations
            1. Remove people from the fire
            2. Remove fire from the people
          E. Priorities for search and rescue
          F. Primary search
          G. Secondary search
          H. Support of rescue efforts
          I. Structural factors in rescue attempts
          J. Removal of victims
            1. Ambulatory
            2. Non-ambulatory
          K. Rescue from collapsed structures
        III. Ventilation
            A. Definition
              1. Vertical
              2. Horizontal
            B. Reasons for ventilation
              1. Prevent mushrooming
              2. Gain entry
            C. Advantages of ventilation in firefighting
            D. Determining when and where to ventilate
            E. Ventilation size-up or profile of a structure
            F. Standard ventilation procedures
            G. Backdraft conditions
            H. Roof operations
              1. Types of roofs
              2. Opening a roof
            I. Ventilation exposures
          IV. Salvage and overhaul
              A. Definition and importance
              B. Salvage covers
                1. Types
                2. Maintenance
                3. Standard throws
                4. Use of plastic
                5. Carry-alls, hall runners, and other tools
              C. Improvising with salvage covers
              D. Tools used for overhaul
              E. Searching for concealed space fires
              F. Protecting and conserving evidence
              G. Other aspects of salvage and overhaul
            V. Structural firefighting and organization
                A. Methods of extinguishment
                B. A safe interior attack
                C. Fireground factors
                D. Tactical priorites
                  1. Rescue
                  2. Fire control
                  3. Property conservation
                E. Apparatus placement
                F. Operating fire streams
                G. Support activities
                H. Special hazards
                  1. Electrical
                  2. Gas
                  3. Others
              VI. Electricity
                  A. Types of current
                    1. Alternating
                    2. Direct
                  B. Fires caused by faulty equipment
                  C. Electrical conductors
                  D. Arching and sparking
                  E. Overheating
                  F. Electricity and the human body
                  G. Utility company installations
                  H. Electrical emergencies commonly encountered
                  I. Firefighting tactics
                  J. General safety guidelines
                VII. Radiological monitoring
                    A. Common radiological terms
                      1. Source
                      2. Alphe particle
                      3. Beta particle
                      4. Gamma ray
                    B. Dosimeters
                    C. Short and long term exposure
                    D. Protection
                    E. Other monitoring equipment
                    F. Radioactive labeling system (D.O.T.)
                  VIII. special firefighting techniques and hazardous emergencies
                      A. Brush firefighting
                      B. Utilizing helicopters
                        1. Uses
                        2. Safety precautions
                      C. Compressed gas fires
                      D. Flammable liquid fire
                      E. Fires involving cargo carriers
                      F. Fires involving other hazardous materials
                      G. Confined space or underground emergencies
                      H. Major medical incidents
                      I. Others
                    IX. Firefighter maintenance
                        A. Physical fitness
                        B. Employee assistance
                        C. Nutrition
                        D. Smoking
                        E. Following safety procedures
                      X. Fire prevention and fire investigations
                          A. Codes and ordinances
                          B. Inspection methods
                          C. Permits
                          D. Public education
                            1. Awareness
                            2. Learn not to burn program
                            3. Dealing with the public
                          E. Fire investigation techniques
                            1. Methods
                            2. Firefighter's responsibility
                          F. Arson
                          G. Legal considerations
                        XI. Fire code violations
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