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K–12 Standards

Firefighter II (2014): Grades 10, 11, 12

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Fire Department Communications

  • 1.

    Describe the components of on-scene communications.A.1

  • 2.

    Describe the types of information gathered by post-incident reports.A.2

  • 3.

    Create an incident report.A.3

Building Construction

  • 1.

    Explain the hazards related to a building's construction.B.1

  • 2.

    Recognize the factors that influence the potential of a structural collapse.B.2

Scene Lighting, Rescue Tools, Vehicle Extrication, and Technical Rescue

  • 1.

    Inspect, service, and demonstrate procedures for maintaining generators and lighting equipment.C.1

  • 2.

    Describe the types, uses, and limitations of rescue tools and equipment.C.2

  • 3.

    Identify the role of a fire department during vehicle extrication.C.3

  • 4.

    Describe safety considerations that must be identified and mitigated during vehicle extrication.C.4

  • 5.

    Explain the use of cribbing material during vehicle extrication.C.5

  • 6.

    Describe the methods used for gaining access to victims during vehicle extrication.C.6

  • 7.

    Describe the role of the Firefighter II during various types of technical rescue operations.C.7

  • 8.

    Explain the unique hazards associated with each type of technical rescue operation.C.8

  • 9.

    Prevent movement of a vehicle using stabilization techniques.<ul><li>Stabilize a vehicle using wheel chocks.</li><li>Stabilize a vehicle using cribbing.</li><li>Stabilize a vehicle using lifting jacks.</li><li>Stabilize a vehicle using ropes and webbing.</li><li>Stabilize a vehicle using a tension system.</li></ul>C.9

  • 10.

    Remove and safely manage vehicle glass.<ul><li>Remove a windshield.</li><li>Remove a tempered glass side window.</li></ul>C.10

  • 11.

    Remove a vehicle roof and door.<ul><li>Remove a door and roof from a vehicle.</li><li>Remove the roof from a vehicle on its side.</li></ul>C.11

  • 12.

    Displace a vehicle dashboard.C.12

Fire Hose

  • 1.

    Describe the safety considerations taken when service testing a fire hose.D.1

  • 2.

    Service test a fire hose.D.2

Fire Streams

  • 1.

    Describe the methods by which firefighting foam prevents or controls a hazard.E.1

  • 2.

    Identify and explain foam concentrates and factors that impact selection.E.2

  • 3.

    Describe methods by which foam may be proportioned.E.3

  • 4.

    Explain the advantages and disadvantages of various foam proportioners, delivery devices, and generating systems.E.4

  • 5.

    Identify causes of poor foam production.E.5

  • 6.

    Perform various foam application techniques.E.6

  • 7.

    Extinguish a flammable liquid fire.E.7

Fire Control

  • 1.

    Describe considerations taken when coordinating fireground operations.F.1

  • 2.

    Command, control, and coordinate a structure fire.F.2

  • 3.

    Discuss the process of establishing and transferring Command.F.3

  • 4.

    Describe hazards that may be present at fires in underground spaces.F.4

  • 5.

    List safety precautions to be taken at flammable/combustible liquid fire incidents.F.5

  • 6.

    Recognize methods used when coordinating operations at a property protected by a fire suppression system.F.6

  • 7.

    Explain ways to use water to control Class B fires.F.7

  • 8.

    Perform methods used to suppress bulk transport vehicle fires and flammable gas incidents.F.8

Fire Origin and Cause Determination

  • 1.

    Describe evidence indicating the area of origin or fire cause.G.1

  • 2.

    Explain the roles and responsibilities of responders and investigators involved in fire investigations.G.2

  • 3.

    Explain the legal implications of the location and collection of evidence during a fire investigation.G.3

  • 4.

    Protect evidence of fire cause and origin.G.4

Fire Protection Systems

  • 1.

    Describe fire alarm systems.H.1

  • 2.

    Identify alarm initiating devices.H.2

  • 3.

    Explain how automatic sprinkler systems work.H.3

  • 4.

    Describe standpipe and hose systems.H.4

Fire And Life Safety Initiatives

  • 1.

    Describe the role of a Firefighter II in planning for and conducting private dwelling fire safety surveys.I.1

  • 2.

    Explain the components and audience considerations when developing and giving a fire and life safety presentation. (I.2

  • 3.

    Develop and give a fire and life safety presentation and fire station tour.<ul><li>Develop and give a fire and life safety presentation.</li><li>Conduct a fire station tour.</li></ul>I.3

  • 4.

    Prepare and conduct a pre-incident planning survey.<ul><li>Conduct a fire safety survey.</li><li>Prepare a pre-incident planning survey.</li></ul>I.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2014
Where can I read the official document?
Firefighter II

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