FS 160: Tactics

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Class Program

Fire Science

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092739

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Includes the planning, implementation and evaluation of basic fire tactics at the responding officer level. Principal elements include size-up, fire simulation, fire behavior, tactics, strategy, resource requirements and proper allocation of resources. Fire Department Sponsorship Required.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

FS 106, FS 121 and fire department sponsorship

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify the need for an organized approach to management of emergency situations.

Describe the size-up process.

Define what is meant by fire confinement, exposure protection, ventilation, incident support operations and overhauling tactics.

Have an understanding of command responsibilities and risk management.

Core Topics

Incident Safety
Arrival reports and size ups
Emergency Management Systems
Fire scene tactics