Firefighter Certification I

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FIRS 1301

This course is an introduction to firefighter safety and development.  Topics include Texas Commission on Fire Protection Rules and Regulations, firefighter safety, fire science, personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, and fire reports and records.  This is the first in a series of courses in preparation for certification as a basic firefighter.

Course Learning Objectives

Demonstrate competencies, for subjects taught, set forth in the TCFP curriculum for Basic Fire Suppression including the following:

  1. Describe the process of combustion and define key terms associated with fire science
  2. Identify and describe the fire extinguishment theory
  3. Describe the characteristic of water as it relates to its fire extinguishing potential
  4. Identify and describe respiratory hazards during fire fighting
  5. Describe the necessary safety considerations and demonstrate confidence in performing firefighting skills while wearing self-contained breathing apparatus
  6. Describe and demonstrate the use of an air supply system for recharging an air cylinder
  7. Describe and demonstrate emergency procedures while using the self-contained breathing apparatus
  8. Identify and describe the various types and components of fire service protective clothing
  9. Identify and demonstrate the correct procedures for inspection and maintenance of personal protective equipment
  10. Demonstrate the donning and doffing of personal protective equipment
  11. Identify and demonstrate the proper testing and operation of a personal alert safety system (PASS) device
  12. Identify aspects of the fire department organization
  13. Identify common types of accidents and injuries and their causes
  14. Describe the elements of personnel accountability systems and the application of systems at an incident
  15. Describe and demonstrate techniques for action when trapped or disoriented in a fire situation or in a hostile environment
  16. Describe and demonstrate the ability to shut off the utility services to a building
  17. Identify safety procedures for ensuring a safe station facility environment
  18. Operate in established work areas at emergency scenes so that procedures are followed, protective equipment is worn, protected work areas are established as directed, using traffic and scene control devices
  19. Prepare basic fire incident Reports
Required Textbooks
  1. Essentials of Firefighting & Fire Department Operations current edition, Fire Protection Publications, ISBN: 978-0-13-314080-4
  2. Hazardous Materials for First Responders current edition, Fire Protection Publications, ISBN: 978-0-87939389-2
  3. Emergency Response Guide Book current edition U.S. Department of Transportation, ISBN: 978-1-60287-179-3
Evaluation Standards

Course grade will be based on the following distribution:

`                                                                                   Grade Distribution

Workbook Checks                  10%                             90% to 100% = A

Notebooks                               10%                             80% to 89% =   B

Module Finals                         40%                             75% to 79% =   C

Section Quiz                           30%                             < 74.99% =       F

Projects                                   10%

Practical                                  P/F                                                                             

The student must maintain a 75% or above course average after the fifth examination, as well as, achieve a grade of 75% on Final examinations. Failure to maintain this grade level will result in dismissal from the Academy.

The student will be evaluated based on his or her overall average from quizzes, examinations, and workbooks, notebooks, projects, and practical evaluations.                                                   

Instructional Methods

Lecture, web distanced lecture, class discussion, audiovisuals, group work, research and reading.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program the student will have the knowledge and skills in preparation for an entry level career with federal, state, and local fire and emergency service agencies with emphasis on:

1.   Structural Firefighting

2.   Wildland fire suppression

3.   Hazardous materials incidents

4.   Fire prevention and investigation

5.   Fire management and administration

6.   Incident command system

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.
Hope Statement
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).
SCANS

The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) identified competencies in the area of Resources, Interpersonal, Information, Systems, and Technology; and foundation skills in the areas of Basic Skills and Personal Qualities. A SCANS matrix which includes this course is available for your review