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| Course: FSC113 First Term: 2020 Fall
Final Term: Current
Final Term: 9999
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Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Lab (zero credit) 0.0
Credit(s) 1.0 Period(s)
1.0 Load
Subject Type: OccupationalLoad Formula: T - Lab Load |
| MCCCD Official Course Competencies | |||
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| 1. Describe the importance of firefighter safety. (I)
2. Explain the components and use of personal protective clothing. (I) 3. Explain the organization, services provided, and structure of the fire department. (II) 4. Describe the theory of modern fire behavior and the methods of fire control. (III) 5. Assemble, don, and use a self-contained breathing apparatus. (IV) 6. Use proper rope inspection procedure, and tie the standard knots and hitches used by the fire department. (V) 7. Describe the components of a water supply system and the proper method of operating a fire hydrant. (VI) 8. Explain the types and functions of fire apparatus, including safe operation. (VII) 9. Discuss the standard types of hoses, nozzles, appliances, hose rolls, carries, and evolutions used by the fire department. (VIII) 10. Identify the different types and components of ladders used by the fire department. (IX) 11. Describe various power tools used by the fire department. (X) 12. Explain forcible entry through various barriers, using the proper tools and standard procedures. (XI) 13. Explain search and rescue techniques in a structure to remove a victim. (XII) 14. Explain the use and techniques of salvage, using salvage cover throws. (XIII) 15. Explain proper techniques for overhaul. (XIV) | |||
| 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 | |||
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I. Fireground and station safety
A. Types of injuries sustained B. Accidents C. Human factors in safety D. Fireground safety E. Fire station safety F. Protective clothing II. Fire department organization A. Scope of services B. Fire department chain of command C. Evolution of the fire service III. Modern fire behavior A. Elements of combustion B. Methods of heat transfer C. Phases of fire D. Fire classes E. Fire control methods F. Fire extinguishment theory IV. Introduction to the SCBA A. Parts B. Assembly C. Donning procedure D. Wearing the SCBA V. Ropes, knots, and hitches A. Types used B. Inspection and care of ropes C. Tying knots and hitches VI. Fire hydrant operations A. Water supply system B. Fire hydrant operations 1. Description and method 2. Types of hydrants VII. Fire apparatus equipment A. Types B. Functions VIII. Fire hose and evolutions A. Types, use, and care B. Hose couplings C. Appliances and equipment D. Nozzles E. Hose loads F. Hose rolls G. Hose carries, drags, and advances IX. Fire service hand ladders and evolutions A. Types of ladders and their uses B. Component features of ladders C. General ladder concepts and terms X. Power tools A. Types B. Maintenance C. Methods of operation D. Safety XI. Forcible entry A. Definition B. Requirements for successful forcible entry C. Reasons D. Types of tools E. Methods of forcing entry F. Procedures and safety XII. Search and rescue A. Safety of firefighters B. Definition of rescue C. Rescue size-up D. Rescue considerations 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 K. Risk Management Plan XIII. Salvage A. Definition and importance B. Uses and techniques XIV. Overhaul A. Definitions B. Techniques C. Use of personal protective equipment D. Firefighter safety | |||
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2020 | |||