Firefighter Certification III

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Class
FIRS 1313

This course is the study of general principles of fire apparatus, pump operations, fire streams, and public operations as they relate to fundamental development of basic firefighter skills.  This is the third 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 purpose of the NFPA standard applicable to portable fire extinguishers
  2. Identify the classification of types of fires as they relate to the use of portable fire extinguishers and the materials involved in each class of fire
  3. Define and describe the Underwriter's Laboratories Inc. portable fire extinguisher rating system
  4. Identify the appropriate fire extinguisher for each class of fire
  5. Identify the extinguishing effects needed for each class of fire
  6. Identify and describe fire extinguisher characteristics and operations
  7. Describe and demonstrate the operation of fire extinguishers
  8. Identify, define, and demonstrate characteristics of fire streams
  9. Identify terms relating to the principles of fire service hydraulics
  10. Identify various types of nozzles and their components
  11. Describe and demonstrate the operation of various types of fire service nozzles
  12. Identify foam making appliances, and demonstrate a foam stream from each
Required Textbooks
  1. Essentials of Firefighting & Fire Department Operations current edition, Fire Protection Publications, ISBN: 978-0-13-314080-4
  2. Hazardous Materials for the First Responder 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

                                                                                    Grade Distribution

Workbook Checks                  10%                             90% to 100% = A

Notebooks                               10%                             80% to 89% =   B

Module Final                          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% or above on both the Mid-Term and Final examinations. Failure to maintain this grade level will result in dismissal from the Academy.                                  

Absences

Regular and punctual attendance is required.  All Weatherford College policies on attendance will be observed. The Texas Commission on Fire Protection requires minimum hands on skill and knowledge verification that requires attendance. Student may not miss more than 24 Hours. Missing more than 24 hours will result in dismissal from the program.  See WCFA Policy and Procedures for further clarification.

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 systems
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