FIRS 1319 (NT) - Firefighter Certification IV

Semester Credit Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 2 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 2

A study of equipment, tactics, and procedures used in forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul. Preparation for certification as a basic firefighter. The student will identify and safely use, maintain, and clean forcible entry tools; describe the effects of proper ventilation, decisions to ventilate, and demonstrate methods of ventilation; describe the purpose of salvage, demonstrate various folds and rolls of covers, salvage throws, use of water catchalls, and various mop up procedures; describe and identify safety precautions, dangerous building conditions, value of overhaul, and overhaul procedures; and demonstrate safe handling of debris. Should be taken in conjunction with I, II, III, V, VI, and VII.
When Offered: F Coordinating Board Approval Number: 4302030000