Introduction to Fire Science
Topics Covered in This Course:
In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
The history and orientation of the fire service
Fire fighter qualifications and safety
Fire service communications
Incident management system
In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
Fire behavior
Building construction
Portable fire extinguishers
Fire fighter tools and equipment
In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
Ropes and knots
Response and size-up
Forcible entry
Ladders
In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
Search and rescue
Ventilation
Water supply
Fire hose, nozzles, streams, and foam
In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
Salvage and overhaul
Fire fighter rehabilitation
Wildland and ground fires
Fire suppression
Preincident planning
Fire and emergency medical care
Emergency medical care
Vehicle rescue and extrication
Hazardous materials: overview
Hazardous materials: properties and effects
Hazardous materials: recognizing and identifying the hazards
Hazardous materials: implementing a response
Hazardous materials: response priorities and actions
Hazardous materials: decontamination techniques
Terrorism awareness
Fire prevention and public education