Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits0.5PrerequisiteFIRE 0950 - Fire Fighter IA Academy A minimum grade of "B" in Fire 0950 is required Outcomes Apply the skills, knowledge, and abilities required in routine and emergency firefighting operations for both structure and wildland. Explain and demonstrate the skills necessary to perform basic rescue operations including auto extrication, swiftwater, confined space, and first responder. Demonstrate the proper methods to operate, inspect, and maintain firefighting and rescue equipment. Explain the methods of executing basic fire prevention and fire investigation tasks. Track daily individual progress in preparation for performance of all elements of the Physical Efficiency Battery to established standards. Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionRescue Systems I is designed for all emergency response personnel. The key topics include: Team organization, rescue, environmental considerations, use of ropes, knots rigging and pulley systems, descending, rappelling, and belaying tools and techniques, subsurface rescue techniques, use of cribbing, wedges, cutting/prying and hydraulic tools, use of fire service ladders in specialized rescue situations, and day and night simulated rescue exercises. 