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FIRE SERVICE, 43.0200.00

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EXAMINE THE ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE OF FIRE SERVICEFIR.1.0

  • 1.1

    Explain fire service ( e.g., history, mission, culture and organization)FIR.1.1

  • 1.2

    Diagram an organizational chart for a fire departmentFIR.1.2

  • 1.3

    Describe standard operating procedures and policies for the fire departmentFIR.1.3

  • 1.4

    Describe the fire agency's interactions with other community agenciesFIR.1.4

  • 1.5

    Describe the responsibility of the risk manager/manager of public safety in a fire departmentFIR.1.5

  • 1.6

    Research occupational trends, career tracks and employment opportunities in fire serviceFIR.1.6

  • 1.7

    Research common firefighter injuries and fatalitiesFIR.1.7

  • 1.8

    Describe safety standards related to fire service (e.g., NFPA 1500 and OSHA)FIR.1.8

  • 1.9

    Practice appropriate safety precautions in fire stations and facilitiesFIR.1.9

  • 1.10

    Practice personal safety in learning and trainingFIR.1.10

EXAMINE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESSFIR.2.0

  • 2.1

    Analyze sources of stress, including fire service related crises and identify strategies to manage stressFIR.2.1

  • 2.2

    Evaluate health‐compromising risk behaviors on the job and in personal life and identify successful prevention and intervention techniquesFIR.2.2

  • 2.3

    Describe various fire service health and wellness programs and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)FIR.2.3

  • 2.4

    Identify functional exercises specific for firefighters (e.g., warm‐up, flexibility and core strength exercises; cardiovascular exercises; and functional training exercises)FIR.2.4

  • 2.5

    Exhibit physical well‐being through good nutrition and a personal fitness plan including exercises appropriate to firefightersFIR.2.5

  • 2.6

    Identify components of a common physical fitness (e.g., muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, body fat composition)FIR.2.6

  • 2.7

    Complete a physical ability assessmentFIR.2.7

DEMONSTRATE THE PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF FIREFIGHTING PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)FIR.3.0

  • 3.1

    Identify various protective equipment that comprises the firefighter's ensembleFIR.3.1

  • 3.2

    Demonstrate the care of personal protective equipmentFIR.3.2

  • 3.3

    Demonstrate donning and doffing of PPE within one minuteFIR.3.3

  • 3.4

    Identify the components of a self‐contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)FIR.3.4

  • 3.5

    Describe respiratory hazards and when SCBA “shall be used"FIR.3.5

  • 3.6

    Practice donning and doffing SCBAFIR.3.6

  • 3.8

    Replace SCBA air cylindersFIR.3.8

  • 3.7

    Explain the principles of air management consistent with NFPA 1404FIR.3.7

EXPLAIN FIRE BEHAVIORFIR.4.0

  • 4.1

    Describe the fire triangle and fire tetrahedronFIR.4.1

  • 4.2

    Describe transmission of heatFIR.4.2

  • 4.3

    Explain various states of fuelFIR.4.3

  • 4.4

    Describe the classifications of fire (e.g., A, B, C, D and K)FIR.4.4

  • 4.5

    Explain the phases of fire growthFIR.4.5

EVALUATE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION RELATIVE TO FIRE BEHAVIOR AND STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCEFIR.5.0

  • 5.1

    Define and use construction terminologyFIR.5.1

  • 5.2

    Identify common building materials and construction features such as door size up and locks and locking devicesFIR.5.2

  • 5.3

    Describe the principles of building construction and classification of construction methodsFIR.5.3

  • 5.4

    Contrast strengths and weaknesses of different types of constructionFIR.5.4

  • 5.5

    Identify dangerous building conditions that can lead to firefighter injury and fatalityFIR.5.5

  • 5.6

    Research a firefighter fatality (NIOSH) report where building construction was a factorFIR.5.6

EXAMINE FIRE SERVICE WATER SUPPLY AND DEMONSTRATE FIRE STREAMSFIR.6.0

  • 6.1

    Describe water supply sources including alternate and rural deliveryFIR.6.1

  • 6.2

    Identify types of fire hydrants, markings, locations, use, inspection and maintenanceFIR.6.2

  • 6.3

    Identify fire hose sizes, applications, couplings and general care and maintenanceFIR.6.3

  • 6.4

    Recognize and demonstrate various hose loads, pre‐connect hose lines and hose rollsFIR.6.4

  • 6.5

    Demonstrate the operation of hose lines and associated appliances and hose toolsFIR.6.5

  • 6.6

    Explain the principles of fire streams (e.g., types, design, operation and nozzle pressure effects and flow capabilities) and the precautions to be followed when advancing hose linesFIR.6.6

  • 6.7

    Demonstrate fire stream tactics (e.g., extinguishing properties of water, steam conversion and friction loss; opening, closing and adjusting nozzle flow and patterns; and indirect, combination and direct fire attack with fire streams)FIR.6.7

EXAMINE FIRE GROUND FUNCTIONSFIR.7.0

  • 7.1

    Describe observational practices en route and on the scene and strategies and tactics to protect and secure the sceneFIR.7.1

  • 7.2

    Describe various forcible entry tools, ladders and use and techniquesFIR.7.2

  • 7.3

    Describe conventional forcible entry through doors and windows and to breach wallsFIR.7.3

  • 7.4

    Describe salvage basics (e.g., covers and equipment, care and maintenance)FIR.7.4

  • 7.5

    Describe overhaul procedures, including locating hidden fires and fire safety proceduresFIR.7.5

  • 7.6

    Explain fire ground search safety guidelines including the use of Rapid Intervention Crews (RIC) and the removal of downed firefightersFIR.7.6

  • 7.7

    Explain procedures for conducting a search in a multi‐story building and search and rescue marking systemsFIR.7.7

  • 7.8

    Demonstrate several methods of victim removalFIR.7.8

  • 7.9

    Describe reasons and considerations for fire ground ventilationFIR.7.9

  • 7.10

    Examine the effects of building systems on firesFIR.7.10

  • 7.11

    Explain vertical, horizontal and forced ventilationFIR.7.11

EXAMINE INCIDENT COMMANDFIR.8.0

  • 8.1

    Describe a fire department’s risk management practicesFIR.8.1

  • 8.2

    Describe tactical prioritiesFIR.8.2

  • 8.3

    Explain the three fire ground strategiesFIR.8.3

  • 8.4

    Discuss fire ground factorsFIR.8.4

  • 8.5

    Discuss rescue profiles, IRIC and RICFIR.8.5

  • 8.6

    Explain resource management and National Incident Management System (NIMS) concepts on the fire sceneFIR.8.6

  • 8.7

    Explain alarm room operationsFIR.8.7

  • 8.8

    Demonstrate proper radio proceduresFIR.8.8

  • 8.9

    Describe documentation and incident reporting for fire and EMSFIR.8.9

EXAMINE EMS/EXTRICATION MANAGEMENTFIR.9.0

  • 9.1

    Demonstrate the proper use of infection control precautions (BSI/PPE standards and regulations)FIR.9.1

  • 9.2

    Describe common infectious diseasesFIR.9.2

  • 9.3

    Describe the body systems (e.g., muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive)FIR.9.3

  • 9.4

    Describe (obtain) a basic CPR certificationFIR.9.4

  • 9.5

    Describe (obtain) a basic First Aid certificationFIR.9.5

  • 9.6

    Describe emergency power and lighting equipmentFIR.9.6

  • 9.7

    Discuss hydraulic, pneumatic and hand extrication toolsFIR.9.7

  • 9.8

    Discuss vehicle stabilization techniquesFIR.9.8

  • 9.9

    Explain disentanglement and patient management proceduresFIR.9.9

PERFORM SPECIAL OPERATIONSFIR.10.0

  • 10.1

    Describe (complete) the Hazardous Materials First Responder course meeting requirements of NFPA 472FIR.10.1

  • 10.2

    Describe (complete) the Wildland S130/190 course or equivalentFIR.10.2

  • 10.3

    Describe types of ropes, uses, construction, care and maintenanceFIR.10.3

  • 10.4

    Demonstrate tying overhand, bowline, hitches and family of eights knots and hoisting tools and equipmentFIR.10.4

ANALYZE COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTIONFIR.11.0

  • 11.1

    Describe fire protection systems and portable fire extinguishersFIR.11.1

  • 11.2

    Demonstrate proper use of portable fire extinguishersFIR.11.2

  • 11.3

    Describe the various alarm and suppression systems and their applicationsFIR.11.3

  • 11.4

    Describe suppressing classes B, C and D structure firesFIR.11.4

  • 11.5

    Describe various roles and responsibilities of emergency apparatus types on emergency incidentsFIR.11.5

  • 11.6

    Describe career pathways specific to community risk reduction in and outside the fire service (private and public)FIR.11.6

  • 11.7

    Explain steps taken to protect evidence, determine the cause and origin, stop property loss and secure incident sceneFIR.11.7

  • 11.8

    Define NFPA 1033 and identify the roles and responsibilities of fire inspectors, education and information specialists and the 5 Es of community risk reduction (e.g., engineering, education, enforcement, economic incentives and emergency response)FIR.11.8

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Grade 11, Grade 12, and VOCATIONALTRAINING

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