Fire Science

1. Illustrate and explain the history and culture of the fire service.
2. Analyze the basic components of fire as a chemical chain reaction, the major phases of fire, and examine the main factors that influence fire spread and behavior.
3. Differentiate between fire service training and education and explain the value of higher education to the professional fire service.
4. List and describe the major organizations that provide emergency response service and illustrate how they interrelate.
5. Identify fire protection and emergency-service careers in both the public and private sector.
6. Define the role of national, state, and local support organizations in fire and emergency services.
7. Discuss and describe the scope, purpose, and organizational structure of fire and emergency services.
8. Describe the common types of fire and emergency service facilities, equipment, and apparatus.
9. Compare and contrast effective management concepts for various emergency situations.

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1. Identify the primary responsibilities of fire prevention personnel including code enforcement, public information, and public and private protection systems.

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1. Recognize the components of career preparation and goal setting.

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1. Describe the importance of wellness and fitness as it relates to emergency services.

1. Define national fire problem and the role of fire prevention. 2. Identify and describe fire prevention organizations and associations. 3. Define laws, rules, regulations, and codes and identify those relevant to fire prevention of the “authority having jurisdiction”. 4. Define the functions of a fire prevention bureau. 5. Describe inspection practices and procedures. 6. Identify and describe the standards for professional qualifications for Fire Marshal, Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector, Fire and Life Safety Educator and Fire Investigator. 7. List opportunities in professional development for fire prevention personnel. 8. Describe the history and philosophy of fire prevention.

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the importance of documentation, evidence collection, and scene security process needed for successful resolution 2. Understand and demonstrate the process of conducting fire origin and cause 3. Identify the processes of proper documentation 4. Identify the responsibilities of a firefighter when responding to the scene of a fire, including scene security and evidence preservation 5. Describe the implications of constitutional amendments as they apply to fire investigations 6. Identify key case law decisions that have affected fire investigations 7. Explain the basic elements of fire dynamics and how they affect cause determination 8. Compare the types of building construction on fire progression 9. Describe how fire progression is affected by fire protection systems and building design 10. Discuss the basic principles of electricity as an ignition source 11. Recognize potential health and safety hazards 12. Describe the process of conducting investigations using the scientific method 13. Explain the procedures used for investigating vehicle fires 14. Identify the characteristics of an incendiary fire and common motives of the fire setter

1. Prepare future firefighters to assume responsibilities that are required for a command position in the fire service 2. Prepare firefighters and fire officers to assume leadership roles in the fire service 3. Prepare firefighters and fire officers in classic supervisory functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and fire ground control procedures 4. Prepare fire officers in communications, i.e., they must be able to listen as well as give directions – becoming aware of contemporary concerns of human relations 5. Prepare fire officers to exercise increased emphasis on Professional Development, the health and safety of the individual under their command 6. Prepare fire officers on their legal responsibilities to the general public and to the individuals under their command 7. Prepare fire officers to teach, instruct, and guide individuals under their command 8. Prepare fire officers in enforcing department rules and regulations and have a detail knowledge of disciplinary procedures 9. Demonstrate the basic views of leadership and various leadership styles 10. Instruct fire officers in the elements of management particularly the position in middle management 11. Prepare fire officers in their task as organizational motivators 12. Prepare fire officers for the position in Incident Command procedures require during fire ground operations 13. Prepare fire officers in the procedures for problem solving 14. Raise the level of competence of fire officers at the time they are promoted to a new position 15. Prepare the firefighter to serve as a company officer prior to promotion rather than on the job training 16. Prepare fire officers for further career development 17. Prevent culture shock of an untrained manager being required to serve as a manager without the necessary skills 18. Prepare the company officer to be a member of the management team and to support management and their discussion

1. Describe building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategy, and tactics. 2. Classify major types of building construction in accordance with a local/model building code. 3. Analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction. 4. Explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on a building and their interrelationships. 5. Identify the function of each principle structural component in typical building design. 6. Differentiate between fire resistance and flame spread and describe the testing procedures used to establish ratings for each. 7. Classify occupancy designations of the building code. 8. Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety. 9. Identify the role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as it relates to building construction.

1. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate the clinical information relative to the role of an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
2. Demonstrate fundamental problem-solving skills in a basic pre-hospital environment.
3. Demonstrate competence in performing basic pre-hospital assessment of the ill or injured victim in a professional manner.
4. Identify critical traumatic patient conditions using standardized trauma patient assessments.
5. Utilize effective communication skills.
6. Demonstrate the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of sudden illness or injury; and the mechanics of injury for patient evaluation.
7. Summarize the medical equipment, safety equipment, and operations equipment carried on an ambulance.

8. Demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with the professional standards and employer expectations for the entry-level EMT.

1. Create a strategy and implement appropriate tactics. 2. Possess a working knowledge and execution of ICS/NIMS at the incident. 3. Discuss fire behavior as it relates to strategies and tactics. 4. Explain the main components of pre-fire planning and identify steps needed for a pre-fire plan review. 5. Identify the basics of building construction and how they interrelate to pre-fire planning and strategy and tactics. 6. Describe the steps taken during size-up. 7. Examine the significance of fire ground communications. 8. Identify the roles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Management System (ICS) as it relates to strategy and tactics.

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to: 1. Recognize children who are curious about fires, making a cry for help or engaging in delinquent behavior. 2. Demonstrate evaluation and intervention techniques 3. Investigate background information from local, state and federal authorities 4. Identify the many home situations and psychological/medical conditions that are related to firesetting 5. Identify the procedure used to prosecute juveniles through the court system in order to obtain the legal and necessary outcomes for the children

1. Apply water hydraulics principles.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of water hydraulics as it relates to fire protection.
3. Apply the application of mathematics and physics to the movement of water in fire suppression activities.
4. Identify the design principles of fire service pumping apparatus.
5. Analyze community fire flow demand criteria.
6. Demonstrate, through problem solving, a thorough understanding of the principles of forces that affect water, both at rest and in motion.
7. List and describe the various types of water distribution systems.

8. Discuss the various types of fire pumps.

Students will be able to:

1. Define and describe the need for cultural and behavioral change within the emergency services relating to safety, incorporating leadership, supervision, accountability, and personal responsibility
2. Explain the need for enchantments of personal and organizational accountability for health and safety
3. Define how the concepts of risk management affect strategic and tactical decision making
4. Describe and evaluate circumstances that might constitute an unsafe act
5. Explain the concept of empowering all emergency services personnel to stop unsafe acts
6. Validate the need for national training standards as they correlate to professional development inclusive of qualifications, certifications, and re-certifications
7. Defend the need for annual medical evaluations and the establishment of physical fitness criteria for emergency services personnel throughout their careers
8. Explain the vital role of local departments in national research and data collection systems
9. Illustrate how technological advancements can produce higher levels of emergency services, safety, and survival

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1. Explain the importance of investigating all near-misses, injuries, and fatalities

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1. Discuss how incorporating the lessons learned from investigations can support cultural change throughout the emergency services

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1. Describe how obtaining grants can support safety and survival initiatives

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1. Formulate an awareness of how adopting standardized policies for responding to emergency scenes can minimize near-misses, injuries, and death

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1. Explain how the increase in violent incidences impacts safety for emergency services personnel when responding to emergency scenes

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1. Recognize the need for counseling and psychological support services for personnel and their families, and identify access to local resources and services

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1. Describe the importance of public education as a critical component of life safety programs

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1. Discuss the importance of fire sprinklers and code enforcement

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1. Discuss the importance of safety in the design of apparatus and equipment

Students will be able to:

1. Explain the benefits of fire protections systems in various types of structures
2. Describe the basic elements of public water supply system including sources, distribution networks, piping, and hydrants
3. Explain why water is a commonly used extinguishing agent
4. Identify the different types and components of sprinkler, standpipe, and foam systems
5. Review residential and commercial sprinkler legislation
6. Identify the different types of non-water based fire suppression systems
7. Explain the basic components of a fire alarm system
8. Identify the different types of detectors and explain how they detect fire
9. Describe the hazards of smoke and list the four factors that can influence smoke movement in a building

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1. Discuss the appropriate application of fire protection systems

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1. Explain the operation and appropriate application for the different types of portable fire protection systems