FIT- S31A - Fire Fighter 1A Structure

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    Credits
    7.5
    Prerequisite
    None. Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Students must complete the FEMA independent study courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 prior to the teaching of Topic 2-1: Operating within the Incident Command System, and Public Safety First Aid or higher qualification (See SFT Procedures Manual (January 2019) section 7.12.3 for requirements.) CPR healthcare provider certification or equivalent (See SFT Procedures Manual (January 2019) section 7.12.3 for requirements.)
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Description: Provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry-level fire fighter to perform structural suppression activities. Key learning concepts include: fire fighter safety;communications; cleaning, maintaining, and utilizing equipment and tools; building construction and fire behavior; water supply; ladder operations; forcing entry into a structure; conducting search and rescue operations; attacking an interior structure fire; horizontal and vertical ventilation; property conservation; fire scene overhaul; fire fighter survival; and fire suppression with Class A materials, vehicles, and ground-cover. 80.00 hours lecture and 184.00 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass only)