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FSC 104 – Basic Fire Fighter - MODULE II
Course Description This course builds from the skills and knowledge in Module I and provides the knowledge and skills to support the fireground techniques learned in the previous courses. The firefighter will learn various uses of ropes & knots and how to hoist fire fighting tools and equipment. The firefighter will also gain the knowledge and skills of building construction principles that will be used throughout their firefighting career to identify building conditions such as: fire spread and travel, how and where to ventilate, indications of potential building collapse, etc. The firefighter will learn survival techniques that will be used throughout their career to help keep themselves safe and how to rescue themselves or another firefighter. Firefighter rehabilitation will be discussed during this course, so that the firefighter will know how and when to properly rehab themselves before, during, after an emergency response. Knowledge of fire suppression systems will be discussed, so that the firefighter will have a basic understanding of the components of a fire detection, protection, and suppression system. Basic cause determination will be discussed so that firefighters will be aware of observations during various phases of fireground operations. Finally to complete the Firefighter I program the firefighter will participate in the following “live fire” scenarios in order to complete the objectives of the program. Exterior Class A Fire Interior Structure Attack – Above Grade Level Interior Structure Attack – Below Grade Level Vehicle Fire Dumpster Fire 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: NPQ – Fire Fighter I 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
Building Construction	Class	2
Ropes & Knots	D. Lab	4
Firefighter Survival	P. Lab/O.B.I.	0
Fire Fighter Rehabilitation	Credit	4
Fire Suppression - Live Fire
Wildland & Ground Fires
Fire Detection, Protection, & Suppression Systems
Pre-Incident Planning
Fire Cause Determination

Prerequisite:	FSC 102 & FSC 103
Corequisite:	n/a

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will be able to:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/O.B.I.
Building Construction		2	0	0
	Describe the characteristics of the following building materials: A. masonry B. concrete C. steel D. glass E. gypsum board F. wood
	List the characteristics of each of the following types of construction: A. Fire-Resistive B. Noncombustible C. Ordinary D. Heavy Timber E. Wood-Frame
	Describe the function of each of the following building components: A. foundations B. floors C. ceilings D. roofs E. trusses F. walls G. doors H. windows I. interior finishes J. floor coverings
	Describe the effect fire has on the structural integrity of each construction type.
	Identify primary strengths and weaknesses of construction types.
	Describe dangerous building conditions created by a fire or by actions taken while trying to extinguish a fire.
	Identify indicators of building collapse.
	List actions to be taken when imminent building collapse is suspected.
	Describe hazards associated with lightweight and truss construction.
	Describe how each of the five types of building construction reacts to fire.
	NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition FFI References
	5.3.12(A)
	5.3.10(A)
	5.3.12(A)
Ropes & Knots		2	5	0
	Describe the differences between life safety rope and utility rope.
	List the three most common synthetic fiber ropes used for fire department operations.
	Describe the construction of a kernmantle rope.
	Describe how to use rope to support response activities.
	Describe how to clean and check ropes.
	Describe how to record rope maintenance.
	List the reasons for placing life safety rope out of service.
	Summarize criteria for reusing life-safety rope.
	Describe the knot types and their usage in the fire service.
	Describe how to tie the following knots: A. safety B. half hitch C. clove hitch D. figure eight E. figure eight on a bight F. figure eight with a follow through G. bowline H. sheet or becket bend
	Describe the types of knots to use for given tools, ropes, or situations.
	Describe hoisting methods for tools and equipment.
	Skills Objectives:
	Care for life safety ropes
	Clean fire department ropes
	Inspect fire department ropes
	Place a life safety rope into a rope bag
	Tie the following knots: A. Safety (overhand) B. Half hitch C. Clove hitch D. Figure eight E. Figure eight on a bight F. Figure eight with a follow through G. Bowline H. Sheet bend or Becket bend
	Hoist the following tools using the correct knots: A. Axe B. Pike pole C. Ladder D. Charged hose line E. Uncharged hose line F. Exhaust fan
	GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References
	Tie a Bowline KN-1
	Tie a Clove Hitch KN-2
	Tie a Figure of Eight on a Bight KN-3
	Tie a Half Hitch KN-4
	Tie a Becket Knot KN-5
	Tie an Overhand Safety Knot KN-6
	Hoist an Axe KN-7
	Hoist a Pike Pole KN-8
	Hoist a Ground Ladder KN-9
	Hoist a Dry Hose Line KN-10
	Hoist a Charged Hose Line KN-11
	Hoist a Smoke Ejector KN-12
	NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition FFI References
	5.1.1
	5.1.2
	5.5.1
Fire Fighter Survival		2	4	0
	Describe the procedure for conducting an appropriate risk-benefit analysis.
	Describe hazard indicators.
	Describe safe operating procedures.
	Describe the procedures for the personal accountability system.
	Describe how to initiate emergency communications procedures.
	Describe the role of the rapid intervention crew (RIC).
	Describe fire fighter survival procedures.
	Describe how to maintain orientation.
	Describe safe havens.
	Describe air management procedures.
	Describe the critical incident stress process.
	Skill Objectives:
	Initiate emergency communication procedures
	Perform a self rescue
	Locate doors and windows that can be used as emergency exits
	Open a wall
	Self rescue from an entanglement
	Rescue a downed firefighter
	GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References
	Escaping a Hostile Environment HE-1
	Identify a Safe Haven HE-2
	NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition FFI References
	5.3.1(B)
	5.3.5*
	5.3.5(A)
	5.3.5(B)
	5.3.9(B)
Fire Fighter Rehabilitation		2	0	0
	Define emergency incident rehabilitation.
	Describe why firefighters need emergency incident rehabilitation.
	List and describe the types of extended fire incidents where firefighters need emergency incident rehabilitation.
	Describe four other types of incidents where firefighters would benefit from emergency incident rehabilitation.
	Describe the functions of a rehabilitation center.
	List the four parts of revitalization.
	Describe the types of fluids that are well suited for firefighters to drink during emergency incident rehabilitation.
	Describe the types of food that are well suited for fire firefighters to eat during emergency incident rehabilitation.
	Describe the personal responsibilities related to emergency incident rehabilitation.
Fire Suppression – Live Fire		3	20	0
	Describe offensive operations versus defensive operations.
	Describe how to attack an interior structure fire.
	Describe initial factors to consider when suppressing structure fires.
	Summarize considerations prior to entering a burning building.
	Describe the following attack methods: A. direct B. indirect C. combination
	Discuss deploying master streams.
	Describe actions and hazards associated with suppressing Class C fires.
	List electrical hazards and guidelines for electrical emergencies.
	Explain actions taken in attacking fires in above grade structures.
	Explain action taken in attacking fires in below grade structures
	Discuss structure fires in properties protected by fixed systems.
	Describe how to operate hose lines.
	Describe exposure protection.
	Describe how to attack a stacked pile of Class A materials fire.
	Describe how to attack a vehicle fire.
	Describe how to attack a trash container fire.
	Describe a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE).
	Performance Objectives: - LIVE FIRE
	Perform a direct attack
	Perform an indirect attack
	Perform a combination attack
	Use a large hand line with the one-firefighter method
	Use a large hand line with the two-firefighter method
	Operate a deluge (deck) gun
	Operate a portable monitor
	Extinguish an exterior Class A fire
	Extinguish a vehicle fire
	Shut off natural gas utilities
	Shut off LPG utilities
	Control electric utility systems
	GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References
	Interior Attack – Direct Application SFC-1
	Interior Attack – Indirect Application SFC-2
	Interior Attack – Combination Application SFC-3
	Interior Attack – Above Grade Level SFC-4
	Interior Attack – Below Grade Level SFC-5
	Extinguish an Exterior Class A Fire EAF-1
	Extinguish a Vehicle Fire VFC-1
	NOTE: THE ABOVE PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES CANNOT BE PERFORMED USING LIVE FIRE UNLESS THE MODULE I TEST HAS BEEN TAKEN AND SUCCESSFULLY PASSED
	NOTE: IF THE MODULE I TEST HASN’T BEEN SUCCESSFULLY PASSED THE STUDENTS MUST PERFORM THESE AS SIMULATIONS WITHOUT LIVE FIRE.
	NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition FFI References
	5.3.7
	5.3.7(A)
	5.3.7(B)
	5.3.8*
	5.3.8(A)
	5.3.8(B)
	5.3.10*
	5.3.10(A)
	5.3.10(B)
	5.3.10(B)
Wildland & Ground Fires		2	5	0
	Define the terms wildland fires and ground fires.
	Define the types of wildland fires.
	Define the following types of fuels: A. light fuels B. heavy fuels C. subsurface fuels D. surface fuels E. aerial fuels
	Describe how weather factors and topography influence the growth of wildland fires.
	Define the parts of wildland and ground fires.
	Describe how wildland and ground fires can be suppressed.
	List the hazards associated with wildland and ground firefighting.
	Describe the personal protective equipment needed for wildland firefighting.
	Explain the problems created by the wildland-urban interface.
	Skills Objectives:
	Deploy a fire shelter
	Suppress a ground cover fire using hand tools, a back-pack pump extinguisher, and a hose line
	GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References
	Construct a Fire Control Line GCF-1
	Use a Fire Flap on Ground Cover Fires GCF-2
	Use a Fire Rake on Ground Cover Fires GCF-3
	Use a Single Bit Axe on Ground Cover Fires GCF-4
	Use a Pulaski on Ground Cover Fires GCF-5
	Use an Adz Hoe on Ground Cover Fires GCF-6
	Use a Shovel on Ground Cover Fires GCF-7
	Use a McLeod on Ground Cover Fires GCF-8
	Extinguish Ground Cover Fire Using Water GCF-9
	NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition FFI References
	5.3.19
	5.3.19(A)
	5.3.19(B)
Fire Detection, Protection, & Suppression Systems		3	3	0
	Explain why all firefighters should have a basic understanding of fire protection systems.
	Describe the basic components and functions of a fire alarm system.
	Describe the basic types of fire alarm initiation devices and indicate where each type is most suitable.
	Describe the fire department’s role in resetting fire alarms.
	Explain the different ways that fire alarms may be transmitted to the fire department.
	Identify the four types of sprinkler heads.
	Identify the different styles of indicating valves.
	Describe the operation and application of the following types of automatic sprinkler systems: A. Wet-pipe system B. Dry-pipe system C. Preaction system D. Deluge system
	Describe when and how water is shut-off to a building’s sprinkler system and how to stop water at a single sprinkler head.
	Describe the differences between commercial and residential sprinkler systems.
	Identify the three types of standpipes and point out the differences among them.
	Describe two problems that firefighters could encounter when using a standpipe in a high-rise building.
	Identify the hazards that specialized extinguishing systems can pose to responding firefighters.
	NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition FFI References
	5.3.14(A)
	5.3.14(B)
Pre-Incident Planning		2	3	0
	Describe a survey and an inspection.
	Discuss common fire hazards and why they increase the likelihood of a fire.
	Note any items of concern regarding occupancy.