FIR 199 - Firefighter I

This course meets or exceeds the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Professional Qualifications Standard 1001 for Fire Fighter I certification. By completing all of the lessons the student should be prepared for the Fire Fighter I certification process.
Prerequisite: FIR 101 , FIR 127  , FIR 124  , FIR 129  and EMS 214  . All of these courses can also be waived as prerequisites by Instructor Approval
Competencies
 

1. Examine the Fire Service and Firefighter Safety
   1. Describe how fire departments are organized
   2. Describe the various specializations within the fire service   
   3. Describe fire department SOPs, rules, and regulations that affect a Fire Fighter I
   4. Explain ways that fire departments may interact with other organizations and agencies
   5. Explain the roles and duties of a Fire Fighter I
   6. Describe fire and life safety initiatives aimed at reducing firefighter illnesses, injuries, and fatalities
   7. Describe the aspects of NFPA 1500 related to firefighter safety and health
   8. Describe fire department programs intended to reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and fatalities
   9. Summarize general guidelines for operating safely at structural fire scenes.
   10. Summarize safe practices for riding in fire service apparatus and general guidelines for operating safely at highway/roadway incidents
   11. Explain the use of emergency scene lighting and equipment
   12. Explain the importance of personnel accountability systems
2. Incorporate Communication
   1. Explain the procedures for receiving nonemergency calls
   2. Describe the types of communications systems and equipment used to receive and process emergency calls
   3. Demonstrate the procedures for receiving and dispatching emergency calls
   4. Describe radio equipment and procedures used for internal fire department communications
3. Analyze Building Construction
   1. Differentiate among types of building construction
   2. Describe the construction of floors, ceilings, and walls
   3. Explain how basements and stairs may impact firefighting operations
   4. Compare the construction of different roof types
   5. Describe the construction and operation methods of different types of doors
   6. Describe the construction and operation methods of different types of windows
4. Assess Fire Dynamics
   1. Explain the basic principles of fire science
   2. Describe how thermal energy impacts fire behavior
   3. Explain the function of fuel within the combustion process
   4. Explain the function of oxygen within the combustion process
   5. Explain the self-sustained chemical reaction involved in flaming combustion
   6. Differentiate among the stages of fire development
   7. Explain how firefighting operations can influence fire behavior in a structure
   8. Describe how building construction and layout affects fire development
5. Utilize Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment
   1. Describe the various types and uses of personal protective equipment (PPE) worn by firefighters
   2. Describe the inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of PPE
   3. Describe conditions that require the use of respiratory protection equipment
   4. Identify self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) components.
   5. Describe SCBA limitations
   6. Demonstrate the procedures for donning and doffing SCBA
   7. Demonstrate the process of inspecting and cleaning SCBA
   8. Demonstrate methods of refilling, replacing, and storing SCBA cylinders
   9. Demonstrate safety considerations for working in and exiting a hazardous atmosphere while wearing SCBA
6. Differentiate Portable Fire Extinguishers
   1. Distinguish among the five classifications of portable fire extinguishers
   2. Distinguish among the various types of portable fire extinguishers
   3. Demonstrate the process of selecting and using a portable fire extinguisher
7. Analyze Ropes and Knots
   1. Differentiate between life safety rope and utility rope
   2. Describe the various materials and methods used to construct ropes
   3. Demonstrate the procedures for inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining ropes 
   4. Demonstrate how webbing is used, inspected, maintained, and stored
   5. Identify types of knots
   6. Demonstrate the procedure for hoisting various tools and equipment
   7. Demonstrate how ropes and knots are used during rescues and at other emergencies
8. Distinguish Ground Ladders
   1. Identify the parts of a ladder
   2. Differentiate among types of ladders
   3. Demonstrate the process of cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining a ladder
   4. Demonstrate safe practices for using ladders
   5. Perform the process of carrying a ladder
   6. Demonstrate the proper procedure for placing a ground ladder
   7. Demonstrate ways to secure a ground ladder
   8. Demonstrate methods for raising and lowering a ladder
   9. Perform how to safely work from a ladder
   10. Demonstrate methods to assist a victim down a ladder
9. Classify Forcible Entry
   1. Describe the basic principles of forcible entry
   2. Describe forcible entry tools
   3. Explain considerations for forcible entry tool safety
   4. Explain how to carry forcible entry tools
   5. Demonstrate how to clean and maintain forcible entry tools
   6. Demonstrate methods of forcing entry through doors
   7. Describe methods for forcing entry through windows
   8. Perform methods for breaching walls
10. Examine Structural Search and Rescue
    1. Explain best practices to ensure firefighter survival during interior operations
    2. Describe air-monitoring operations 
    3. Demonstrate structural search and rescue operations
    4. Demonstrate victim removal methods
    5. Describe MAYDAY protocols
    6. Demonstrate emergency evacuation methods
    7. Describe rapid intervention crew equipment and duties
11. Incorporate Tactical Ventilation
    1. Explain why tactical ventilation is performed at a structure fire
    2. Describe safety considerations related to tactical ventilation
    3. Describe ventilation tools and equipment
    4. Perform horizontal ventilation
    5. Perform vertical ventilation 
    6. Describe considerations related to the ventilation of basements and other special compartments
12. Characterize Fire Hose
    1. Describe characteristics of fire hose
    2. Demonstrate the inspection, care, and maintenance of fire hose
    3. Demonstrate methods of rolling hose
    4. Demonstrate different types of hose loads
13. Analyze Hose Operations and Hose Streams
    1. Describe methods of supplying water for firefighting operations
    2. Describe methods used to deploy fire hose
    3. Describe methods of advancing hoselines
    4. Differentiate among types of hose streams and nozzles
    5. Demonstrate how to operate different types of hoselines, nozzles, and master stream devices
14. Illustrate Fire Suppression
    1. Explain the science behind fire suppression
    2. Describe methods for suppressing structural fires
    3. Explain the role of firefighters with regards to supporting fire protection systems during fire suppression
    4. Explain the duties of firefighters related to building utilities
    5. Demonstrate the process of attacking a vehicle fire
    6. Demonstrate the process of attacking fires in exterior Class A materials
    7. Demonstrate ground cover fire attack
15. Examine Overhaul, Property Conservation and Scene Preservation
    1. Describe overhaul
    2. Explain how to conserve property at a fire scene
    3. Demonstrate the duties that firefighters must perform to protect and preserve a fire scene
16. Analyze the Incident
    1. Explain the APIE process at hazardous materials incidents
    2. Define a hazardous materials incident
    3. List ways that hazardous materials harm people
    4. Identify states of matter as they relate to hazardous materials
    5. Explain physical properties that aid in identifying potential hazards and predicting behavior of hazardous materials
    6. Explain chemical properties that aid in identifying potential hazards and predicting behavior of hazardous materials
    7. Explain the role of the General Hazardous Materials Behavior Model in predicting the behavior of containers
    8. Identify the seven clues to the presence of hazardous materials and written resources used to identify hazardous materials and their hazards
    9. Explain how pre-incident plans, occupancy types, and locations may indicate the presence of hazardous materials
    10. Describe general container types and their associated behaviors and hazards
    11. Describe ways that transportation placards, labels, and markings indicate the presence and hazards of hazardous materials
17. Justify Action Options and Response Objectives
    1. Explain predetermined procedures and notification procedures
    2. Explain the role of first responders in initiating protective actions
    3. Describe the process of size-up and risk assessment
    4. Differentiate among hazardous materials incident levels
    5. Explain the three modes of operation at hazardous materials incidents
    6. Explain the process of planning the initial response at hazardous materials incidents
    7. Explain ways of implementing response objectives and action options
    8. Differentiate among types of terrorist attacks and their associated hazards
    9. Identify hazards at illicit laboratories
    10. Describe illegal hazardous materials dumps
    11. Describe hazardous materials response during and after natural disasters
    12. Identify processes for evaluating progress at a hazardous materials incident
18. Judge Personal Protective Equipment, Product Control, and Decontamination
    1. Describe respiratory protection used at hazardous materials incidents
    2. Describe types of protective clothing worn at hazardous materials incidents
    3. Describe personal protective equipment ensembles used during hazardous materials incidents
    4. Explain PPE-related stresses
    5. Demonstrate procedures for safely using PPE
    6. Demonstrate procedures for inspection, storage, testing, maintenance, and documentation of PPE
    7. Demonstrate methods of spill control
    8. Demonstrate methods of leak control
    9. Differentiate between gross decontamination and emergency decontamination