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 Department:    FIRE

 Course #:    121

 Credits:    4

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    430203

 EPC:    828

 REV:    2021

 Course Description  

Continues foundational knowledge and skills mastered in FIRE 120. Prepares the student for mastery of higher level tactical skills and knowledge typically associated with truck company operations.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: FIRE 120 with a "C" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 44

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate advanced skills in company-based ladder evolutions.
2. Use hand and power tools in complex forcible entry conditions.
3. Use tactical ventilation methods in a variety of fire conditions.
4. Perform complex salvage operations for property conservation.
5. Implement search & rescue procedures involving complex conditions, large numbers of victims, and trapped firefighters.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Ground Ladders. Search & Rescue.
2. Firefighter Survival. Property Conservation.
3. Forcible Entry. Ventilation.