MCCCD Program Description

Minimum Company Standards for Fire Fighters

Course: FSC153

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 2 Credit(s) 4 Period(s) 4 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load

Description: Comprehensive review of Standard Operating Procedures as they relate to fire ground skills. Emphasis placed on hands on activities allowing participants to practice necessary skills to safely operate on the fire ground and vehicle accident scenes

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain and demonstrate operational check of SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus). (I) 2. Demonstrate overhead donning of SCBA. (I) 3. Demonstrate coat method of donning SCBA. (I) 4. Explain Types of SCBA. (I) 5. Explain and demonstrate emergency operation of SCBA (I) 6. Explain the parts of a fire service ladder. (II) 7. List the types of ladders used in the fire service. (II) 8. Explain the safe operation of a fire service ladder. (II) 9. Demonstrate the proper carrying and hoisting of ladders carried on engine and ladder companies in the fire service. (II) 10. Name and describe the types of ropes used in the fire service. (III) 11. Describe the proper care of life safety rope used in the fire service. (III) 12. Demonstrate the knots used in the fire service. (III) 13. Demonstrate the proper use of rope and knots to hoist fire service tools. (III) 14. Explain the proper care of fire service hose. (III) 15. Demonstrate the safe and proper deployment of fire hose from each seat position on a fire engine. (IV) 16. Explain the reasons for ventilation as it relates to the fire service. (V) 17. Explain the term coordinated attack (V) 18. Explain the types of ventilation used in the fire service. (V) 19. Demonstrate the proper cutting techniques used for ventilation in the fire service. (V) 20. Demonstrate the proper use of fire service ventilation tools. (V) 21. Explain the difference between power tools and hand tools. (VI) 22. Demonstrate the proper use of extrication tools. (VI) 23. Demonstrate the proper use of forcible entry tools. (VI) 24. Explain the functions of an engine company. (VII) 25. Explain the functions of a ladder company. (VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Self Contained Breathing Apparatus A. Types 1. Closed Circuit 2. Open Circuit B. Operational Check C. Emergency Operations D. Donning Procedures 1. Coat method 2. Overhead method II. Ladders A. Types B. Parts C. Safety D. Carries E. Hoisting III. Ropes A. Types B. Use and care C. Knots D. Hoisting tools E. Rescue procedures F. Safety IV. Hose A. Types B. Use and care C. Hose Deployment 1. Seat positions, roles and responsibilities 2. Forward lays 3. Reverse lays 4. Extended lays 5. Appliances 6. Water stream management V. Ventilation A. Reasons for ventilation B. Coordinated attack C. Types and procedures for ventilation 1. Horizontal 2. Vertical 3. Hydraulic D. Tools for ventilation E. Safety VI. Tools A. Extrication Tools B. Forcible entry C. Hand tools D. Safety VII. Engine Company functions VIII. Ladder Company functions

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/12/2006

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