Firefighter Certification VI

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Class
FIRS 1319

This course is the study of fire inspection techniques and practices, public transportation, fire cause and determination.  Topics include fire protection systems, wildland fire, and pre-incident planning.  This is the sixth 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. Identify various types of fire apparatus pumps and pump components.
  2. Identify apparatus pump functions, theory, and principles of operation
  3. Identify terms, methods and procedures relating to apparatus pumping operations
  4. Demonstrate methods and procedures for safe and effective pump operations of fire department apparatus
  5. Describe the importance and purposes of communications between the fire
  6. department and the community
  7. Identify the components of a public fire education program
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

Course grade will be based on the following distribution:

                                                                                    Grade Distribution

Workbook Checks                  10%                             90% to 100% = A

Notebooks                               10%                             80% to 89% =   B

Mid-Term / Final Exam          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.          

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

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.

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