Off-campus work experience with a fire department. Student job performance will be evaluated by an on-site supervisor and the ¾«Ñ¡AV instructor. Meets requirements by California State Fire Training for Firefighter 1. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of paid or unpaid work.
Name change: was Fire Training Work Experience
Off-campus work experience with the San Francisco or South San Francisco Fire department. Student job performance will be evaluated by an on-site supervisor for compliance to the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1001 physical skills. Meets requirements by California State Fire Training for Firefighter 1. One unit of credit is earned for each 54 hours of paid or unpaid work.
Introductory course to fire science that examines fire technology, department organizational structures, Incident Command System, fire protection systems and equipment, and provides an overview of careers in fire investigation, fire prevention, and fire suppression. The class meets the Fire Fighter I and II certification of the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA?) Standard 1001.
Introductory course to fire science that examines fire technology, department organizational structures, Incident Command System, fire protection systems and equipment, and provides an overview of careers in fire investigation, fire prevention, and fire suppression. The class meets the Fire Fighter I and II certification of the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA?) Standard 1001.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Homeland Security. It examines the history and events leading up to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. This class will examine the interoperation between local, state, federal and non-governmental organizations regarding mitigation, preparation, prevention, response and recovery in an all-hazards environment.
Introductory course to fire science that examines fire technology, department organizational structures, Incident Command System, fire protection systems and equipment, and provides an overview of careers in fire investigation, fire prevention, and fire suppression. The class meets the Fire Fighter I and II certification of the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA?) Standard 1001.
Off-campus work experience with a fire department. Student job performance will be evaluated by an on-site supervisor and the ¾«Ñ¡AV instructor. Meets requirements by California State Fire Training for Firefighter 1. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of paid or unpaid work. Name change: was Fire Training Work Experience
Theory and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread and are controlled. An in depth study of fire chemistry and physics, fire characteristic of materials, extinguishing agents and fire control techniques.
Technical rescue practices of the fire service-vehicle extrication, confined space, trench rescue, high & low angle rescue, building collapse scenarios, fire ground rescue operations, and aquatic response emergencies. Examines current tools and technologies, role of fire service heavy rescue, operational issues confronting basic level rescue providers.
A critical study of wildland fire line safety, fire behavior, fire prevention, fire extinguishment methods, strategy and tactics, Incident Command System, communications, use of fire apparatus, aircraft, bulldozers, hand crews, and analysis of wildland fire incidents. Required for F SC 111, the Firefighter Academy.