Recent SemestersFall 2025Class Size32 studentsCredits1.5PrerequisiteFIRE 9181 - Fire Fighter II A minimum grade of 'B' in FIRE 9181, Fire Fighter II Training. Outcomes Operate as a member of a team. Extinguish an ignitable liquid fire, select the correct type of foam concentrate for the given fuel and conditions, apply a properly proportioned foam stream to the surface of the fuel to create and maintain a foam blanket, extinguish the fire, prevent reignition, maintain team protection, and face hazards until the team successfully retreats to a safe haven. Control a flammable gas cylinder fire, maintain crew integrity, identify contents, identify safe havens prior to advancing, close any open valves, and extinguish flames only when leaking gas is eliminated, the cylinder is cooled, cylinder integrity is evaluated, hazardous conditions are recognized and acted upon, and the cylinder is faced during approach and retreat. Identify and describe the role and responsibilities of a Fire Fighter II within the organization, determine the need for command, and organize and coordinate activities using the incident management system until command is transferred. Complete a basic incident report that completely and accurately records all pertinent information. Communicate the need for team assistance in a manner that consistently informs the supervisor, follows department standard operating procedures, and safely accomplishes the assignment. Coordinate an interior attack line for a team's accomplishment of an assignment at a structure fire, establish crew integrity, select attack techniques for the given level of the fire (e.g., attic, grade level, upper levels, or basement), communicate attack techniques to the attack teams, maintain constant team coordination, continuously evaluate fire growth and development, communicate or manage search, rescue, and ventilation requirements, report hazards to the attack teams, and apprise incident command of changing conditions. Note and protect evidence of fire cause and origin from further disturbance until investigators arrive on the scene. Extricate a victim entrapped in a motor vehicle, stabilize the vehicle, disentangle the victim without further injury, and manage hazards, as a member of a team. Assist rescue operation teams, follow procedures, recognize and retrieve rescue items in the time prescribed by the AHJ, and complete the assignment. Perform a fire safety survey in a private dwelling, identify fire and life safety hazards, recommend hazard corrections to the occupant, and refer unresolved issues to the proper authority. Present accurate fire safety information to station visitors or small groups and answer or refer questions. Prepare a pre-incident survey that records required occupancy information, note items of concern, and include accurate sketches or diagrams. Demonstrate maintenance of power plants, power tools, and lighting equipment, keep equipment clean and maintained according to manufacturer and departmental guidelines, record maintenance, and place equipment in a ready state or report it otherwise. Perform an annual service test on fire hose, follow procedures, evaluate the condition of the hose, remove any damaged hose from service, and record the results. Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course provides information on conducting inspections, identifying hazards and addressing violations, performing a fire investigation to determine preliminary cause and securing the incident scene and preserving evidence.Usually HeldMon Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:00am–5:00pm 