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FSC 102 – Basic Firefighter - Emergency Services Fundamentals

Course Description

This course provides the student with information on the applicable laws, policies, and standards that the Firefighter I course is designed, and how the course will be administered. This course will provide the student basic knowledge of where and how the fire service originated from the colonial periods to present day firefighting operations. The student will learn basic roles and responsibilities of a firefighter, how firefighters have to abide by and work from standard operating procedures and guidelines, and how the chain of command works and their position within it. The student will be provided the knowledge on how to communicate within the fire service; whether it with the fire station or on the fire ground.

This course provides the emergency responder with basic principles and functions of the Incident Command System. The course will provide the necessary knowledge and skills to operate within the ICS and their role within the ICS at the fire station, at a non-emergency scene, and at emergency scenes. It will provide also provide the emergency responder with knowledge on how to perform basic skills at emergency scenes that deal with infection control, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, basic first aid measures, and using an AED. Finally, it will provide the emergency responder skills and knowledge on how to recognize the presence of and the potential for a hazardous materials release, and how and who personnel should call.

Upon completion of this course the student emergency responder candidate/recruit will have the basic skills and knowledge to be able to obtain a certificate of completion or become certified through the appropriate governing agency for the following:

1. Infection Control
2. CPR
3. First Aid
4. ICS-100
5. IS-700
6. NPQ - Hazardous Materials for First Responders Awareness Level

This course meets the requirements NFPA 1001 – Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications and all other state, local, and provincial occupational health and safety regulatory requirements.

Competency Areas	Hours
Program Introduction	Class	3
History & Orientation to the Fire Service	D. Lab	2
Fire Service Communication	P. Lab/O.B.I.	0
Incident Command System	Credit	4
ICS-100: Introduction to Incident Command System
IS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
Infection Control
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & AED
First Aid & AED
Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness

Prerequisite:	Program Admission
Co requisite:	n/a

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will be able to:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.

Program Introduction		1	0	0
	Identify the applicable rules and policies of the colleges including applicable forms, work ethics, and syllabus.
	Identify the rules and standard operating procedures of the Fire Fighter I program.
	Identify the facilities and student support services available for the Fire Fighter I program.
	Identify the goals and objectives of the Fire Fighter I program.
	Identify the schedule and expected student outcomes for the Fire Fighter I program.
	Identify the laws and standards on which the Fire Fighter I program is based a. OCGA Title 25, Chapter 3 b. OCGA Title 25, Chapter 4 c. NFPA 1001 d. Standard cited by NFPA 1001 and the Laws
History & Orientation to the Fire Service		2	0	0
	List guidelines for successful firefighter training.
	Define the roles and responsibilities of the Firefighter I.
	Describe the roles and responsibilities of firefighters within the fire department.
	Describe the four basic principles of organization of the fire department.
	Describe the fire department regulations, policies and standard operating procedures, and explain how they apply to the firefighter.
	Locate information in departmental documents and standard operating procedures.
	List the different types of fire department companies and describe their functions.
	Define the chain of command as it applies to a fire department.
	Describe changes in the fire department from colonial days to the present.
	NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition FFI References
	5.1
	5.1.1
	5.1.2
Fire Service Communication		1	1	0
	Describe communication responsibilities of the firefighter.
	Summarize necessary skills for fire service communications.
	Describe basic communications equipment used in telecommunications centers.
	Describe basic business telephone courtesies.
	Explain how a firefighter should proceed when receiving emergency calls from the public.
	Describe types of public alerting systems.
	Describe procedures that the public should use to report a fire or other emergency.
	Discuss ways of alerting fire department personnel to emergencies.
	Summarize guidelines for radio communications.
	Describe information given in arrival and progress reports.
	Discuss calls for additional resources and emergency radio traffic.
	Discuss evacuation signals and personnel accountability reports.
	Skills Objectives:
	Transmit and receive messages via fire department radio.
	Operate and answer a fire station telephone.
	GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References
	Receiving Emergency Calls by Phone CM-1
	Receiving Business/Personal Calls CM-2
	Operate Radio Equipment CM-3
	NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition FFI References
	5.2
	5.2.1
	5.2.1(A)
	5.2.1(B)
	5.2.2
	5.2.2(A)
	5.2.2(B)
	5.2.3
	5.2.3(A)
	5.2.3(B)
Incident Command System		2	1	0
	Describe the characteristics of the incident command system.
	Explain the organization of the incident command system.
	Function within an assigned role within the incident command system.
	Organize and coordinate an incident command system until command is transferred.
	Transfer command within an incident command system.
	Skills Objectives:
	Operate within the Incident Command System
	Assume Command
	Transfer Command
ICS-100: Introduction to Incident Command System		8	0	0
	Describe the purpose of the course.
	Identify three purpose of the Incident Command System
	Identify requirements to use ICS.
	Describe the basic features of the ICS. A. Common Terminology B. Modular Organization C. Management by Objectives D. Reliance on an Incident Action Plan E. Chain of Command F. Unity of Command G. Unified Command H. Manageable Span of Control I. Pre-designated incident locations and facilities J. Resource management K. Information and intelligence management L. Integrated communications M. Transfer of Command N. Accountability O. Mobilization
	Describe the role and function of the Incident Commander.
	Describe the role and function of the Command Staff.
	Describe the role and the function of the following: A. Operations Section B. Planning Section C. Logistics Section D. Finance/Administration Section
	Describe the six basic ICS facilities.
	Identify facilities that may be located together.
	Identify facility map symbols.
	Describe common mobilization responsibilities.
	Describe common responsibilities at an incident.
	List individual accountability responsibilities.
	Describe common demobilization responsibilities.
	Submit documentation of successful completion of on-line FEMA testing for IS-100.
IS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction		3	0	0
	Describe the key concepts and principles underlying NIMS.
	Identify the benefits of using NIMS as a national response model.
	Identify the benefits of using ICS as the national response model.
	Identify the organizational structure of ICS.
	Identify five major management functions.
	Describe the purpose of unique position titles in ICS.
	Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Command and General Staff.
	Determine when it is appropriate to institute an Area Command.
	Describe the functions and purpose of Multiagency Coordination Systems.
	Describe the Public Information Systems required by NIMS.
	Identify ways in which NIMS affects how their jurisdictions prepare for incidents and events.
	Describe how NIMS affects the way resources are managed before, during, and after an incident.
	Describe ways that NIMS supports communications, information management, and supporting technology.
	Submit documentation of successful completion of on-line FEMA testing for IS-700.
Infection Control		1	2	0
	Describe the principles of infection control and Universal Precaution for blood and bodily fluids as prescribed for public safety workers by the Center for Disease Control
	Discuss the importance of body substance isolation.
	Describe the components of personal protective equipment.
	Discuss diseases of concern.
	Describe laws that relate to infection control.
	Explain the importance of immunizations.
	Describe areas or situations as to where a firefighter could come in contact with potentially infectious substances.
	Describe the method for donning and doffing patient gloves.
	Describe the use, decontamination, disinfection, and disposal of personal protective equipment.
	Demonstrate the proper donning, doffing, and disposal of gloves.
	Demonstrate the proper cleaning and disinfection techniques to contaminated equipment.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & AED		2	5	0
	Perform the following procedures as defined by the American Heart Association. A. Describe the steps of CPR. a. When to start CPR b. When to give breaths, including with barrier devices c. When to check for a pulse d. How to give compressions at the proper depth and rate and with complete chest recoil e. When to use an AED B. Describe the signs and actions for severe airway obstruction in the responsive and unresponsive victim. C. Describe the links in the Chain of Survival, including the importance of a. Activating the appropriate emergency response system. b. Performing CPR c. Providing early defibrillation d. Ensuring the arrival of early advanced care by activating the appropriate emergency response system D. Describe the signs of 4 common life-threatening emergencies in adults a. Cardiac arrest b. Choking c. Stroke d. Heart attack
	Demonstrate the following skills: A. Activating the emergency response system. B. Giving breaths for adult, child, and infant victims using. a. mouth-to mouth ventilation b. mouth-to-mask ventilation c. bag-mask ventilation C. Giving compressions for adult, child, and infant victims. a. Pushing hard and fast b. Allowing full chest recoil c. Minimizing interruptions in compressions D. Performing 1- and 2- rescuer CPR for adult, child, and infant victims. E. Using an AED for victims >1 year of age. F. Relieving choking in the responsive and unresponsive victim of any age.
	NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition FFI References
	4.3
First Aid & AED		2	3	0
	List the following first aid steps for medical emergencies: A. Breathing problems B. Chest pain and heart attack C. Fainting D. Diabetes E. Stroke F. Seizures
	List the following first aid steps for injury emergencies: A. Bleeding you can see B. Mouth and tooth injuries C. Shock D. Bleeding you can’t see E. Broken bones, sprains, and bruises F. Burns and electrocution
	List the following first aid steps for environmental emergencies: A. Bites and stings B. Temperature-related emergencies C. Poison emergencies
	Tell what an AED does.
	Tell when an AED might be used.
	List the steps for using an AED
	Tell how to give CPR and use an AED.
	Skill Objectives:
	Open the airway of an unresponsive victim
	Check to see if a victim is breathing
	Show first aid actions for a victim who is choking and can’t speak or make a sound (severe choking)
	Show how to use an epinephrine pen for a bad allergic reaction
	Give first aid for shock
	Stop bleeding with a dressing
	Use an AED for victims 1 year of age and older
	GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References
	Primary Survey EM-1
	Controlling Bleeding EM-2
	Treatment for Shock EM-3
	NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition FFI References
	4.3
Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness		8	8	0
Introduction to Hazardous Materials	Distinguish between hazardous materials incidents and other emergencies. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(4); ODP Awareness I.a.]
	Select facts about training requirements for Awareness-Level first responders. [NFPA 472, 4.1.1.1, 4.1.1.2; ODP Awareness III.d.]
	Select facts about the primary responsibilities of the Awareness-Level first responder at a hazardous materials incident. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(1)]
	Select facts about the four main U.S. agencies involved in the regulation of hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 4.1.2.1, 4.4.1(2)]
	Select facts about the basic concepts of hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1 (4) and 4.4.1(3)(c); ODP Awareness I.e.]
	List potential ignition sources at a hazardous materials scene. [NFPA 472, 4.4.1(3)(b)]
	List potential ignition sources in explosive atmospheres. [NFPA 472, 4.4.1(3)(b)]
	List National Fire Academy (NFA) categories of hazardous materials hazards. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(3), 4.4.1 (3)(c)]
	List NFPA categories of hazardous materials hazards. [NFPA 472, 4.4.1(3)(c)]
	Distinguish among routes of entry for human exposure to hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 4.4.1(3)(d)]
	Select facts about hazardous materials hazards. [NFPA 472, 4.4.1(3)(c)]
Hazardous Materials Identification	List the seven primary clues to the presence of hazardous materials.
	Answer questions about the purposes of pre-incident surveys.
	Answer questions about provisions required in every local emergency response plan (LERP). [NFPA 472, 4.4.1(1)]
	List examples of commercial occupancies that are probable locations for significant quantities of hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(5)]
	List examples of commercial occupancies that are probable locations for significant quantities of hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(5)]
	List examples of hazardous materials likely to be found at private occupancies. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(5)]
	List examples of locations likely to have a high incidence of hazardous materials incidents. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(5)]
	Answer questions about bulk and nonbulk packaging. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(6)]
	Identify atmospheric/nonpressure containers used to store hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(6)]
	Identify low-pressure storage tanks and pressure vessels used to store hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(6)]
	Identify typical rail tank cars used to store hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(6)]
	Identify typical cargo tank trucks used to store hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(6)]
	Recall the UN/DOT hazard classes. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(2)]
	Answer questions about UN commodity identification numbers. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(7)(a), 4.2.2(2)]
	Recall the five characteristics/parts of a DOT placard.
	List general types of containers on which DOT placards may be found. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(9)]
	Match DOT placard colors to their hazards. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(2)]
	Identify DOT symbols. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(2)]
	Select facts about UN/DOT hazard classes and divisions. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(2), 4.2.1(3), 4.2.1(9)]
	Recall the primary hazard characteristics associated with each of the UN/DOT hazard class materials. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(3)]
	Answer questions about markings and colors used to indicate the presence of hazardous materials (other than those used by DOT). [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(7)(f)]
	Select facts about the NFPA 704 system. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(7)(b), 4.2.1(8)]
	Select facts about hazard communications labels and markings. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(7)(d), 4.2.1(9)]
	Identify hazard communication symbols. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(9)]
	Select facts about U.S. military fire division symbols. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(7)(c)]
	Select facts about U.S. military hazardous chemical markings. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(7)(c)]
	List information included on a pipeline marker. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(7)(e)]
	Select facts about U.S. pipeline color codes and pipe markings. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(7)(e)]
	Analyze scenarios to detect the presence of hazardous materials.
	List written sources for obtaining the names of hazardous materials in fixed facilities. [NFPA 472, 4.2.2(3)]
	List written sources for obtaining the names of hazardous materials at transportation incidents.
	Select from a list information required on shipping papers. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(10)(c)]
	Name the entries on shipping papers that indicate the presence of hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(10)(c)]
	Select facts about shipping paper identification. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(10)(d)(e)(f)(g)]
	State where to find a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(10)(a)]
	Select facts about basic information that must be included on a U.S. MSDS. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(10)(b)]
	Select from a list the entries on an MSDS that indicate the presence of hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(10)(b)]
	Select facts about the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). [NFPA 472, 4.2.3, 4.4.1(4)(a)(b)(c), 4.4.1(5), 4.4.1(10); ODP Awareness I. c., I. d.]
	List the three methods for determining the ERG page for a hazardous material. [NFPA 472, 4.2.3(1)]
	State the two general types of hazards found on each Guide page. [NFPA 472, 4.2.3(2)]
	Explain the difference between small and large spills as defined in the ERG’s table of initial isolation and protective action distances. [NFPA 472, 4.4.1(8)]
	Explain the difference between initial isolation distances and protective action distances. [NFPA 472, 4.4.1(7), 4.4.1(9)(a, b)]
	Describe the limitations of using the senses to determine the presence or absence of hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(12)]
	List examples of equipment that may indicate the presence of hazardous materials at facilities.
	List examples of visible physical actions or chemical reactions that may indicate the presence of hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 4.2.1(11)]
	List difficulties encountered in determining the specific names of hazardous materials in both facilities and transportation. [NFPA 472, 4.2.2(1)]
	Skills Objectives: