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Firefighter II

I. General Course Information

Course Number: FIRE ****

Course Title: Firefighter II

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites: None

Division & Discipline: Emergency Services Education/Fire Science

Course Description: This course addresses the basic requirements of a person who wishes to serve as a Fire Fighter Level II as defined in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. The basic skills and job performance requirements covered will reflect the either what a firefighter actually does on the job or should be expected to do. A Fire Fighter II is a person who may operate under general supervision and may be expected to lead a group of equally or lesser trained personnel through the performance of a specified task. This course will utilize classroom instruction, discussion, and exploration as well as performance based skill development in practical exercises with fire apparatus and firefighting tools on the fire grounds.

II. Classroom Policy

Students and faculty of Coffeyville Community College constitute a special community engaged in the process of education. This college assumes that its students and faculty will demonstrate a code of personal honor that is based upon courtesy, integrity, common sense, and respect for others both inside and outside the classroom.

The college reserves the right to suspend a student for conduct that is detrimental to the College’s educational objectives as outlined in the College Catalog.

Plagiarism on any academic endeavors at Coffeyville Community College will not be tolerated. Learn the rules of, and avoid instances of, intentional or unintentional plagiarism.

Anyone seeking an accommodation under provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Student Support Services.

III. Course as viewed in total curriculum

This course is the natural progression of a firefighters training. Completion is mandatory for an Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science.

IV. Assessment of Student Learning Course Outcomes

Coffeyville Community College is committed to the assessment of student learning and to quality education. Assessment activities provide a means to develop an understanding of how students learn, what they know, and what they can do with their knowledge. Results from these various activities guide Coffeyville, as a learning college, in finding way to improve student learning.

Upon successful completion of this course the student will have developed the knowledge related to these firefighter practices:

1. Firefighter Orientation and Safety
2. Building Construction
3. Rescue and Extrication
4. Forcible Entry
5. Ventilation
6. Water Supply
7. Fire Hose
8. Fire Streams
9. Fire Control
10. Fire Detection, Alarm, and Suppression Systems
11. Protecting Evidence for Fire Cause Determination
12. Fire Department Communications
13. Fire Prevention and Public Education

V. Course Competencies

Implement and maintain an Incident Management System and transfer command.

Determine the need for command.

Organize and maintain an Incident Management System until command is transferred.

Assume and transfer command within an Incident Management System.

Function within an assigned role in the Incident Management System.
Recognize signs and causes of potential building collapse.
Determine developing hazardous building or fire conditions.
Identify and safely use various rescue and extrication tools.

Safely set up service lighting equipment.

Course Competencies continued

Assist a rescue operation team, work as a member of a team to extricate a victim trapped in a motor vehicle, and perform special rescue operations

Service and maintain portable power plants and light equipment.

Use hydraulic rescue and extrication tools.

Select correct tools for specific situations.

Test the operability of and flow from a fire hydrant.

Mix foam concentrate and assemble and operate a foam fire stream system.

Select foams for specific fire situations.

Select nozzles for specific fire situations.

Install an in-line foam eductor and operate a high-expansion foam generator.

Operate as part of a team to coordinate an interior attack and to control and/or extinguish ignitable liquid fires and flammable gas cylinder fires.

Determine actions to take, including retreat, when dealing with specific Class B fire conditions.

Use water to control an ignitable liquid fire in an open pan.

Discuss the operation of typical automatic fire detection and suppression systems.

Identify the components of typical automatic sprinkler systems and to inspect those systems.

Identify your responsibilities in fire cause determination and protect evidence of fire cause and origin.

Identify and properly use various fire service communications systems and equipment.

Identify and properly use various fire service communications systems and equipment.

Conduct a pre-incident survey, working as a member of a team.

Perform a pre-incident survey and complete related documentation.

Make field sketch and report drawings.

VI. Instructor’s Expectations of Students in Class

1. A minimum of 90% attendance is required.
2. The instructor assumes that all students are mature adults and that student behavior should reflect this assumption. Students should be attentive in class and courteous to others, and they should not engage in activities that compromise the educational climate of the classroom. Deviation from expected student behavior may result in dismissal of a student from the class.
3. Students should arrive to class prior to the beginning of the class period.
4. Make-up tests will be given at the discretion of the instructor and only on assigned make-up days.
5. College policy prohibits smoking in all buildings, and the consumption of food and beverage is prohibited in the laboratory at all times.

VII. Textbooks and Other Required Materials

International Fire Science Training Association (IFSTA). Essentials of Firefighting. 5th ed. Oklahoma State University, 2007.

VIII. References

Any of the following materials may be used to supplement classroom activities: textbook and workbook, other reference materials, models, equipment, audio-visual materials, and educational software.

IX. Methods of Instruction and Evaluation

The lecture material will be presented principally using a standard lecture format. Some lecture material will be presented using videotapes and computer software presentations. Labs/practicals will involve assessment based learning situations with small group participation and cooperative learning. Students will gain the knowledge necessary to properly use standard firefighting equipment.

In order to pass the course, students must achieve a minimum of a 77% total grade. Exams are held on predetermined dates and students are provided with an exam schedule at the beginning of the semester. Final grades will be given determined using the following:

1. Homework 25%
2. Unit Exams 10%
3. Lab Participation 30%
4. Final Exam 35%

Methods of Instruction and Evaluation continued

If a student scores less than a 77% on an original exam, he/she may be allowed to challenge an equivalent exam. The retake exam will be pass/fail with a maximum grade of 77%. Retakes must be taken prior to the class following the original exam is returned.

The Instructor maintains regular posted work hours and students are encouraged to consult the instructor art these times. Student-instructor consultations at other times may require advanced, scheduled appointments. Students are encouraged to schedule such appointments, especially if they are unable to meet with the instructor during regular office hours.

Individual considerations will be given for unforeseen circumstances at the instructor’s discretion.

Students are allowed to retain copies of all exams and quizzes.

Final grades will be determined using the following percentage scale:

A = 93%-100%
B = 85%-92%
C = 77%-84%
D = 70%-76%
F = <70%

X. Attendance Requirements

Students may not miss more than 10% of the total hours of this course. Should student’s attendance fail below the 90% attendance, the instructor will counsel and may recommend dismissal from this course.

Regular attendance in class and lab/practical sessions is an obligation assumed by each student at the time of registration. It is the student’s responsibility to fulfill all the requirements of a course as prescribed by the instructor. If a student must miss a class, arrangements should be made in advance with the instructor. Instructors have the responsibility to provide the opportunity for students to make up, in a reasonable and appropriate manner, work missed for a school related activity, verifiable illness, personal emergency, or a death of a family member or close friend within the time frame established by the instructor.

The College’s attendance policy is attached to this syllabus for additional information regarding attendance procedures. (See attachment)
XI. Course Outline

1. Implementing IMS
2. Construction materials and Building Collapse
3. Rescue and Extrication Tools
4. Vehicle Extrication and Rescue
5. Hydrant Flow and Operability
6. Hose Tools and Appliances
7. Foam Fire Streams
8. Ignitable Liquid and Flammable Gas Fire Control
9. Fire Detection, Alarm, and Detection Systems
11. Fire Cause and Origin
12. Radio Communication and Incident Reports
13. Pre Incident Survey

XII. Course Transferability to Regent Universities

This course is not International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) approved at this time and therefore not transferable to the university level.

Institution Equivalent Courses
Emporia State University None
Fort Hays State University None
Kansas State University None
Pittsburg State University None
University of Kansas None
Wichita State University None

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