Fire Science

Course 80831 | 5 periods/week/semester | 1 credit (CTE credit)

First semester topics in this course include: the human body, infectious diseases, medical issues, vital signs, sample history, skills practice, lifting/moving patients, airways, CPR, patient assessments, various medical emergencies, trauma, pediatric emergencies, and ambulance operations. Students in this course must pass all ten modular exams with a minimum of 70%, meet the attendance requirements for the course and receive a satisfactory evaluation by the instructor. A written and practical examination for certification is administered by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services System as part of this course

Course 80832 | 5 periods/week/semester | 1 credit (CTE credit)

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively perform basic firefighting operations as part of a firefighting team. Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to: apply the principles of fire behavior; understand the fundamentals of building construction; demonstrate knowledge of water distribution systems; understand ventilation and air currents as it applies to fire behavior; understand and apply knowledge of water pressure and hose streams; explain fire prevention practices; and demonstrate knowledge of Fire Fighter Professionals Qualifications. Topics in this course include: fire service organization/communications, fire behavior, life safety/fire prevention, portable fire extinguishers, introduction to respiratory protection, self-contained breathing apparatus, hose and streams, rope and knots, forcible entry, ventilation ladders, search and rescue, property conservation, wildland firefighting, structural firefighting, and fire ground fire rescue operations. Students enrolled in this course must pass a midterm and final examination with a minimum score of 70%, meet the attendance requirements for the course and receive a satisfactory evaluation by the instructor. End of course assessment: Certification or credentialing exam.

Course 80836 | 5 periods/week/semester | 1 credit (CTE credit)

Students must receive a minimum score of 70% on the midterm and final examination. The objective of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to perform hazardous materials first response. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze a hazardous materials incident, plan an initial response, implement the response, and evaluate the progress of the actions taken. Major topics covered in this course include firefighter safety, regulations and standards, chemistry, recognition and identifications, DOT guidebook, site management, container behavior, defensive control measures, personal protective equipment and decontamination. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercise and/or visual material, practical exercise, quizzes, observations, midterm and final examination. The objective of the ECFO course is to provide the student with the fundamental principles of engine company operations and how they can be integrated during fireground operations. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the functions and responsibilities of the engine company and demonstrate the use of nozzles, hose, hydrants, foam, and testing equipment during practical evolutions. Major topics covered in this course are functions and responsibilities of the engine company, construction and operation of nozzles, positioning and utilizing the engine, utilizing hydrants, pivot gauge and foam, sizeup, emergency response considerations, initial fireground operation, and selecting and placing attack and supply lines. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, audio/visual material, practical skills exercise, final written examination, and required assignments.

Course 80835 | 5 periods/week/semester | 1 credit (CTE credit)

The objective of the TCFO course is to provide the student with the fundamental principles of truck company operations and how they are integrated during fireground operations. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate forcible entry, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage, overhaul and ladders. Major topics covered in the course are the functions and responsibilities of the truck company, forced entry, ground ladder use, techniques and procedures for locating victims, techniques for removal of smoke and gases, salvage operations, checking for fire extension, procedures for overhauling, building construction, utility control and electrical and lighting the fireground. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, audio/visual material, practical skills exercises, final examination and required assignments. 54 The objective of the RTVMR course is to prepare the student to approach each rescue incident with attention focused on the importance of proper operational planning and all related components for effective safe site operation, victim management, equipment maintenance and inspection with particular emphasis on vehicular and machinery rescue. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to recognize and implement the five phases of operational planning, understand and utilize technical rope rescue when needed; and properly package and transport a victim from a vehicular or machinery rescue. Major topics covered in the program include the five phases of successful site operations including, resource management, personal protective equipment, upsize activities, hazard identifications, search and rescue, ground support, incident management and termination, victim management, and rope rescue operations; maintenance and inspection of rope; rigging, anchoring and mechanical advantage; patient packaging and transfer during rescue operations; slope operations and evacuation; vehicular stabilization and extrication; specialty tools, hand tools, power and hydraulic tools; vehicular design; autos, busses, trucks, elevators, escalators, farm equipment, and mining/ industrial equipment/machinery. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises, audio/visual materials, practical field exercises, and final examinations. 

Course 80837 | 5 periods/week/semester | 1 credit (CTE credit)

The objective of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills needed to become a journeyman firefighter. This course extends student’s knowledge and skills of the FireFighter I course. Upon successful completion of this course students will know and be able to: apply rescue techniques; apply fire inspection practices; demonstrate safe ladder usage and demonstrate knowledge of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1001. Students will gain a deeper understanding and application of the principles of fire behavior, building construction, water distribution systems, fixed fire protection systems, ventilation, water pressure and hose streams, fire prevention and Fire Fighter Professional qualifications.