FIRE 1104 - Fire Fighter I

Description
Continuation of the knowledge and skills necessary for students to be certified as a Firefighter at the second level of certification based upon NFPA Standard 1001 - Firefighter Professional Qualifications. Upon successful completion of FIRE 1104 and 1114 a representative of the Arkansas Fire Academy will test students. Prerequisite: FIRE 1104.

Pre-Requisite
FIRE 1104

4 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
30 lecture contact hours 30 Practical contact hours

8 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
On-Demand

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will:

Demonstrate understanding of knowledge that is criterion-referenced and required for standards outlined in NFPA Standard 1001. This will be demonstrated by successful completion of written exams for each unit of study and a final exam.
Demonstrate successful mastery of skills required for standards outlined in NFPA Standard 1001. This will be demonstrated by performance based exam for each unit of study, and by a final performance based exam.
Acknowledge the necessity to apply his or herself, as to develop a competent level of knowledge and skill necessary, recognizing the nature of the life-saving importance inherent within this field of study.

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills.

Standard Practices
Topics list:
• Implementing the Incident Management System
• Construction Materials and Building Collapse
• Rescue and Extrication Tools
• Vehicle and Special Extrication
• Hydrant Flow and Operability
• Hose Tools and Appliances
• Foam Fire Streams
• Ignitable Liquid and Flammable Gas Fire Control
• Fire Detection, Alarm, and Suppression Systems
• Fire Cause and Origin
• Radio Communications and Incident Reports
• Pre-Incident Surveys

Assessments
• 1. Written exams passed with a minimum 70% over all cognitive objectives based on NFPA Standard 1001, Firefighter II level.
• 2. Observation and clinical/practical evaluation of mastery of all psychomotor skills required based on NFPA Standard 1001, Firefighter II level.
• 3. Observation of students synthesizing the knowledge and skills, along with the concept of the importance of a qualified entry-level Firefighter and the life and property saving aspects of the profession.