The duties of a fire officer at the company level in the fire service are taught in this course. Students will gain valuable leadership experience while performing the roles and responsibilities of a fire officer. Locating fires by map readings, driving on rough terrain, and effective use of fire suppression apparatus are emphasized. Detection and sprinkler systems will be discussed. FF240 Students attack live burns as team members.
Individuals working together as a functional unit is emphasized in the suppression of live fire.
This course covers basic fire cause determination techniques. Students will learn to find the area of origin, how the fire started, and the basics of arson detection and prosecution. This course covers intermediate fire investigation and inspection techniques, special and target hazards, code enforcement procedures, area of origin, determining fire cause, detailed detection, and prosecution procedures. Students will use fire codes, conduct building inspections, and investigations. This course is designed to meet specific learning needs for students.