FS 106: Basic Fire Science

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Class Program

Fire Science

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092725

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Through a combination of lecture and hands-on training, students will learn how to perform basic functions of structural firefighting in a safe and effective manner. This course in combination with Intermediate Fire Science (FS 121) will include an embedded certification of IFSAC Firefighter One. Fire Department Sponsorship Required.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Understand the important elements of firefighter safety.

Describe the elements of fire behavior.

Demonstrate the use of personal protective equipment.

Perform building search and rescue.

Core Topics

Incident Command System
Firefighter Safety and Health
Fire Behavior
Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment
IFSAC FF1 Preparation