FIRE 119 - Fire Fighter 2 - Advanced Fire Suppression

Credits: 10
Lecture Contact Hours: 7
Lab Contact Hours: 3
Description: Fire Fighter 2 is the second of two courses which together make up the equivalent of the Basic Fire Academy and is offered for students who prefer to attend on a part-time basis. This course deals with advanced fire suppression techniques, including prevention procedures and skill development. This course is for students who are currently employed by a Michigan Fire Marshal recognized fire department or currently seeking employment and/or volunteer in a recognized fire district. This course meets the state mandated requirements for preparing students to take the exam for state certification for entry-level career fire fighters.

Prerequisites: FIRE 112 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Michigan state law mandates that persons taking this course must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid Michigan driver’s license, or 16 years of age, a cadet with a Michigan organized fire department, and approval from their current high school administrator.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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Course Competencies

Examine fire phases.
Explore the basic theory of combustion.
Explain the characteristics of fire behavior.
Evaluate the procedures for rescue work in structural fires, cave-ins, and vehicles.
Demonstrate the correct search procedures for locating and removing victims.
Examine basic construction for purposes of gaining entry to locked structures.
Demonstrate the proper use of forcible entry tools.
Demonstrate the various types and uses of fire service ropes and knots.
Identify the types and uses of fire service ladders.
Demonstrate the proper carrying of ladders.
Differentiate the purpose and procedures for ventilation.
Demonstrate proper ventilation techniques.
Identify the types and characteristics of fire service hoses.
Demonstrate the various rolls and loads of fire service hoses.
Identify the parts of a water distribution system.
Assess the principles of tanker operations.
Determine the methods of water applications in a fire stream.
Demonstrate the proper use of fire streams.
Illustrate the purpose of and procedures for salvage and overhaul.
Demonstrate basic salvage operations.
Identify the types and uses of fire service apparatus.
Categorize the operations of apparatus.
Breakdown the basic structural elements of a building.
Prioritize basic fire prevention activities.
Organize the laws, codes, and ordinances governing fire inspection procedures.
Identify the basic resources, procedures, and safety operations during aircraft fire control or rescue.
Examine basic components of a sprinkler system’s operations.
Evaluate and deal with the factors concerning stress in fire fighting.
Identify the types, operations, and usage of fire alarms.
Interpret the types and uses of a self-contained breathing apparatus (S.C.B.A.).
Demonstrate proper donning and inspection procedures of S.C.B.A.