FIRE 120 - Fire Fighter 2 Advanced Fire Suppression

1. Describe the effects of fire on various building materials.
2. Describe factors that contribute to structural collapse and the considerations and actions to be taken when establishing collapse zones when structural collapse is imminent.
3. Describe building conditions and fire suppression activities that can impact fire spread and structural stability.
4. Describe the duties of a Fire Fighter II at a technical rescue incident, including the identification of tools used at technical rescues.
5. Describe vehicle construction methods, components, and propulsion systems.
6. Describe size-up and hazard recognition, and vehicle stabilization operations at a vehicle extrication incident.
7. Describe techniques used to access victims at a vehicle extrication incident, including the identification of different types of glass used in vehicles and the procedures for removing the glass.
8. Describe methods used to generate fire fighting foam and the equipment needed to generate fire fighting foam.
9. Describe operations involving liquid and gas fuel fires, and the methods for applying foam at an incident.
10. Explain the process of initiating incident operations and establishing and transferring command.
11. Describe the duties of a unit or team leader during fire ground operations.
12. Explain the use of post-incident reports.
13. Properly establish an Incident Command and coordinate interior attack of a structure fire.
14. Identify the roles and responsibilities of firefighters and fire investigators in a fire investigation.
15. Explain the process of determining the area of origin, cause determination, and the proper way to protect and document evidence.
16. Demonstrate equipment maintenance procedures, including the proper procedure for cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining power tools.
17. Complete the service testing of a fire hose.
18. Explain the role of a Fire Fighter II regarding fire and life safety presentations.
19. Describe fire safety surveys for private dwellings.
20. Document a pre-incident survey.
21. Describe the function of each section within the National Incident Management System - Incident Command System (NIMS-ICS) organizational structure.
22. Explain how incidents are managed and the use of an Incident Action Plan (IAP).
23. Explain the effects of tradition, culture, and integrity.
24. Know the 16 life safety initiatives.
25. Summarize the goal of the emergency vehicle driver program, its importance, and the importance of the proper selection of emergency vehicle drivers.
26. Describe the increasing seriousness of emergency vehicle collisions and the impact of all concerned.
27. Describe the need for policies and procedures for emergency vehicle driving.
28. Explain various technologies and components of emergency vehicles, the physical forces that act upon vehicles, and how the design affects vehicle handling.
29. Explain the importance of being properly trained and prepared to drive emergency vehicles.
30. Perform daily vehicle and weekly apparatus checks.
31. Review with understanding of appropriate steps to take to prevent injury while emergency driving.
32. Practice through maneuvers the skills needed to enhance the effectiveness of emergency driving while en route to an emergency.