MCCCD Program Description

Advanced Education for Probationary Firefighter

Course: FSC158

First Term: 2006 Summer I

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Preparation to advance skill level of the probationary firefighter. Includes preparation for ambulance operations, driver`s training and safety issues, fire ground operations, and fire department organizational structure. Hands-on application of skills and concepts

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the legal responsibilities of an operator of fire department apparatus. (I) 2. State the fire department`s Code 3 driving and apparatus backup policy. (I) 3. Explain the actions a fire department member must take when involved in an accident while on-duty. (I) 4. Describe and demonstrate defensive driving skills. (I) 5. Describe the daily maintenance requirements for rescue attendants. (II) 6. Compose transportation ticket documentation. (II) 7. Demonstrate gurney lifting and moving techniques. (II, IV) 8. Explain the significance of delivering excellent customer service. (III) 9. Explain enhanced features of the 800 Megahertz radio system. (V) 10. List the seven critical fire ground factors that must be considered as part of fire ground size-up. (VI) 11. Explain the fire department`s risk management plan. (VI) 12. Explain the importance of union and management relationships in fire service. (VII) 13. Demonstrate advanced airway management set-up. (VIII) 14. Describe the medications for which Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) can facilitate administration. (VIII) 15. Perform forcible entry on a vehicle utilizing forcible entry tools and the Halmatro. (IX) 16. Perform firefighting evolutions and skills to required Firefighter 1 and 2 certification standards, in both sterile practice sessions and live-fire situations. (X)
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. Driver`s Training A. Legal aspects of driving B. Code 3 driving rules C. Accidents D. Defensive driving E. Driver preparation F. Driver`s course training II. Emergency Transportation Services: Rescue Training A. Rescue equipment B. Rescue maintenance C. Infectious control D. Communications E. Documentation F. Hospital codes, locations, and categories G. Emergency medical supplies H. Mapping and city layout I. Rescue driving J. Patient care K. Lifting and moving the patient L. Emergency transportation system M. Stress management and attitude III. Customer Service A. What have you seen? B. What are we doing right? C. What could we be doing better? D. How can a probationary firefighter impact a crew? E. Customer complaint and response IV. Lifting Techniques: Gurney Operation V. 800 Megahertz (MHz) Radio System A. Radio selection process B. Features C. Function D. Coverage and testing E. In-building coverage F. Future training sessions G. Safety considerations VI. Introduction to Tactics and Strategy A. Risk management profile B. Tactical priorities C. Critical fire ground factors D. Staging procedures E. Standard company responsibilities F. Incident command system G. On-scene reports H. Strategies I. Hoseline placement J. Individual responsibilities VII. Union and Management Relationships A. History B. The process C. Relationships D. Committees and subcommittees E. Union member responsibilities VIII. Emergency Medical Training A. Enhanced Emergency Medical Technician role B. Documentation C. Oxygen administration D. Spinal immobilization E. Blood glucose monitoring F. Combative patients G. Assisted medications H. Medical scenarios I. Trauma scenarios J. Monitor/defibrillator K. Pulse oximetry L. Advanced airway management set-up M. Intravenous therapy set-up N. Special needs patients O. Transfer of care P. Practical skills exercise IX. Vehicular Extrication A. Forcible entry tools B. Halmatro C. Jaws D. Cutters E. Ram X. Fireground Scenarios A. Complex hoselays B. Complex rescue scenarios C. Ladder functions D. Final evaluations to standard

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/25/2006

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.