FT 180 - Rescue Practices

    Recent Professors
    Dan Quiggle
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of FT 180
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    FT 180 Rescue Practices Units: 3 Hours: 38 hours LEC; 48 hours LAB Prerequisite: None. Advisory: FT 300 or employment as a firefighter This course focuses on the identification and management of rescue situations, such as proper utilization and awareness of equipment, tools, and techniques to handle various rescue situations. Topics include vehicle extrication, water rescue, vertical rescue, building collapse, radiation hazards, hazardous materials rescue, fire situations including rapid intervention awareness, and other emergency situations. A strong emphasis will be placed on practicum of rescuer efficiency to include pass/or fail evaluations of delivered material and each candidate is subject to meeting the criteria for successful certification set forth by the OFM.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 4:00pm–5:05pm, Mon Wed 5:15pm–6:35pm