FFP0010V - Chipola College

FFP0010V

Fire Fighter I

Course Code: FFP0010V

Credit Hours: 206 clock hours

Effective beginning: Fall 2020

Course Description:
This course introduces the student to the skills and techniques used in firefighting. Classroom instruction includes a variety of fire related topics. Practical exercises and scenarios are included to enhance classroom instruction and skill development.

Course Details

Instructors:

Allen Clayton
Public Service Building Y
(850) 718-2483

Required textbooks/ course materials:

No textbook required

Assignment/course outline:

See your Instructor First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.

Discipline-level learning outcomes:

FFP 0010V is not a general education core course, but is a core Fire Fighter I course.

Course-level student learning outcomes	Discipline-level learning outcomes	Assessment methods
Introduction Firefighter Safety and Health Fire Behavior Building Construction Personal Protective Gear Portable extinguishers Ropes & Knots Building Search & Victim Removal Forcible Entry Ladders Ventilation Water Supply Hose Water Fire Streams Fire Control Automatic Sprinkler Systems Loss Control Protecting Fire Scene Evidence Fire Department Communications FL SERC Awareness Level Hazardous Materials Operations Level Hazardous Materials Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Wildland Firefighter Training	FF Outcome 1: Demonstrate mastery of Firefighter knowledge and skills. FF Outcome 2: Demonstrate safety skills appropriate for Firefighters. FF Outcome 3: Apply critical thinking/problem-solving and diagnostic skills proficiency as appropriate for employees in a Firefighter’s work setting. FF Outcome 4: Exhibit leadership through team building, and professional skills appropriate for employees in a Firefighter’s work setting. FF Outcome 5: Demonstrate skills required to become certified and employed as Firefighters.	Tests, Skills Performance and Demonstration, Skills Check-Off

Course-level student learning outcomes

Discipline-level learning outcomes

Assessment methods

Introduction
Firefighter Safety and Health
Fire Behavior
Building Construction
Personal Protective Gear
Portable extinguishers
Ropes & Knots
Building Search & Victim Removal
Forcible Entry
Ladders
Ventilation
Water Supply
Hose
Water Fire Streams
Fire Control
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Loss Control
Protecting Fire Scene Evidence
Fire Department Communications
FL SERC Awareness Level Hazardous Materials
Operations Level Hazardous Materials
Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
Wildland Firefighter Training

FF Outcome 1: Demonstrate mastery of Firefighter knowledge and skills.

FF Outcome 2: Demonstrate safety skills appropriate for Firefighters.

FF Outcome 3: Apply critical thinking/problem-solving and diagnostic skills proficiency as appropriate for employees in a Firefighter’s work setting.

FF Outcome 4: Exhibit leadership through team building, and professional skills appropriate for employees in a Firefighter’s work setting.

FF Outcome 5: Demonstrate skills required to become certified and employed as Firefighters.

Tests, Skills Performance and Demonstration, Skills Check-Off

Lecture
PowerPoint Presentation
Role Play
Demonstrations
Hands on Applications

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