Topics include typical fire department structure, authority of the fire chief and fire marshal, and fire department interactions with other local, state, and federal agencies. Prepares first responders to deal with medical emergencies.
Students learn the use of specialized equipment for medical emergency response.
Format includes lecture and hands-on training. FS 111 Fundamentals of Firefighting 7 CR Develops introductory-level firefighting skills. Topics include fundamentals of safety, communications, behavior of fire, protective equipment, ladders and hoses, water supply, forcible entry, and rescue techniques. FS 113 Intermediate Firefighting 8 CR Continues FS 111 with additional basic skills training for fire service personnel. FS 115 Advanced Firefighting 2.5 CR Completes the basic skills training series.