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Nov 24, 2024
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FIRE 124 - Fire Academy Credits: 20 Lecture Contact Hours: 13 Lab Contact Hours: 7 Description: The Fire Academy combines FIRE 112 and FIRE 119 , providing comprehensive training in fire suppression, prevention procedures and skill development. This course is for students who are currently employed by a Michigan Fire Marshal recognized fire department, are currently seeking employment and/or are a volunteer in a recognized fire district. Students must be able to attend on a full-time basis. This course meets the state-mandated requirements for preparing students who intend to become professional Michigan fire fighters to take the state certification exam for entry-level career fire fighters.
Prerequisites: 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. Corequisites: None. Recommended: None.
Course Category: Occupational This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter Check Course Availability
Students who already have this knowledge may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits Course Competencies
- Identify the course requirements for certification.
- Examine the legal basis for fire department functions.
- Explain the structure and operation of fire departments.
- Explain fire phases, basic theory of combustion, and characteristics of fire behavior.
- Evaluate the procedures for rescue work in structural fires, cave-ins, and vehicles.
- Demonstrate correct search procedures for locating and rescuing victims.
- Identify the basic structure of buildings for purposes of gaining access when locked.
- Demonstrate the proper use of forcible-entry tools.
- Compare the types of fire service ropes and knots.
- Demonstrate the proper use of ropes and knots.
- Identify the types and uses of fire service ladders.
- Demonstrate the proper carrying technique and use of ladders.
- Differentiate the purpose and procedure for ventilation.
- Demonstrate proper ventilation techniques.
- 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 streams.
- Explain the eight basic divisions of fire fighting.
- Interpret the purpose of the procedure for basic salvage operations.
- Demonstrate the procedure for basic salvage operations.
- Compare the types and demonstrate the apparatus used in fire service.
- Categorize the types and characteristics of fire extinguishers and demonstrate proper use.
- Breakdown the basic structural elements of a building.
- Prioritize basic fire prevention activities.
- Outline the procedures for detecting and preserving evidence of fire cause.
- Explain basic fire prevention activities.
- Identify the laws, codes, and ordinances governing fire inspection procedures.
- Examine the basic components and operation of a sprinkler system.
- Categorize the hazards of various utilities as they affect fire operations.
- Evaluate and deal with the factors concerning stress in fire fighting.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the types, operations, and use of fire alarms.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of first aid, including splinting and bandaging.
- Explain the responsibilities of a first responder in a hazardous-material incident.
- Identify the types and characteristics of fire service hoses.
- Demonstrate the apparatus used in fire service.
- Categorize the types and characteristics of fire extinguishers. Demonstrate proper use of fire extinguishers.
- Identify the basic resources, procedures, and safety operations during aircraft fire control or rescue.
- Examine fire phases.
- Explore the basic theory of combustion.
- Explain the characteristics of fire behavior.
- Demonstrate the proper carrying of ladders.
- Demonstrate proper ventilation techniques.
- 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.
- Identify the basic resources, procedures, and safety operations during aircraft fire control or rescue.
- Examine basic components of a sprinkler system operation.
- Evaluate and deal with the factors concerning stress in fire fighting.
- Interpret the types and uses of self-contained breathing apparatus (S.C.B.A.).
- Demonstrate proper donning and inspection procedures of S.C.B.A.
- Identify the means of moving water for the fire hydrant system.
- Identify the parts of a fire hydrant.
- Explain fire hydrant test procedures to determine water flow.
- Identify the different types of fire hose loads and rolls.
- Explain fire hose test procedures.
- Explain the different types of hose appliances.
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