4.00 Credits
This course focuses on the minimum entry-level job performance requirements to become qualified as a Firefighter I and II. Topics covered in the course include the history, tradition, and development of the American Fire Servie; fire department organization; fire behavior, communications and alarms, and fire equipment and its approriate use, an overview of building construction and vetilation, ropes and knots; rescue procedures, and forcible entry; fire supperssion, salvage, overhaul, and determination of cause of fire; fire prevention and education, emergency medical services and firefighter survival, and hazardous materials awareness and operations. In order for a student to become certifies as a FF1 and FF2, the student must cussessfuly complete FIRE 1515 and FIRE 1517. (4 lect.)