This course is an in-depth study and practice of simulated emergency operations and hands-on live fire training exercises, incident command procedures, and combined operations using proper extinguishing methods. This is the final course in preparation for certification as a basic firefighter.
Demonstrate competencies, for subjects taught, set forth in the TCFP curriculum for Basic Fire Suppression including the following:
- Describe the importance and purpose of communications between the fire department and the community
- Identify the components of a public fire education program and the importance of documentation
- Identify and describe the general requirements, purpose, and definitions of the NFPA standard(s) applicable to Live Fire Training Evolutions
- Effectively extinguish or control live fires
- Perform ventilation during live fire training
- Properly use a ladder during live fire training
- Identify and describe the purpose of an incident management system
- Describe the National Incident Management System components and their functions
- Describe the procedure for implementing an incident management system
- Describe the responsibilities in assuming and transferring command
- Identify necessary communication information required of the incident commander
- Essentials of Firefighting 7th Ed, Fire Protection Publications, ISBN 978-0-87939657-2
- Hazardous Materials for the First Responder, 5th ed, Fire protection Publications, ISBN 978-0-87939613-8
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Emergency Response Guide Book current edition U.S. Department of Transportation, ISBN: 978-1-60287-179-3
Course grade will be based on the following distribution:
Participation in live fire training exercises, applying basic fire suppression principles and techniques.
Successfully completing the required exercises in accordance with the Skill Objectives set forth by Texas Commission on Fire Protection will result in a Passing grade. An unsuccessful attempt will result in a failing grade.
The student will be evaluated based on his or her overall average from quizzes, examinations, and workbooks, notebooks, projects, and practical evaluations.
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.
Participation in live fire suppression drills, teamwork drills.
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
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 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.
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).
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.