Program of Instruction Course Syllabus Course Title: Basic Firefighter / NFPA Firefighter I Course Duration: 370 hours Program: Firefighting Course Prerequisites: Member of a fire department or Fire Brigade. Course Description: The Basic Firefighter / NFPA Firefighter I is designed to give new firefighters the practical and cognitive training needed to operate safely and effectively on the fireground. The exceeds the requirements outlined by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal for entrylevel firefighter training. focuses on an intense hands-on approach to firefighter, which promotes both skill competency and an understanding of the fireground. Students complete numerous fireground-speed evolutions, and rolling responses, which encourage them to apply their skills to a variety of scenarios. Course Policies: Safety Policy: Students shall understand and follow all instructions pertaining to operational safety, as stated by instructors or as written in course materials. Instructors and students shall be mindful of safety at all times. Conduct judged to be unsafe shall be grounds for dismissal from the course. Academic Integrity Policy: IFSI has the responsibility for maintaining academic integrity so as to protect the quality of the education provided through its courses, and to protect those who depend upon our integrity. It is the responsibility of the student to refrain from infractions of academic integrity, from conduct that may lead to suspicion of such infractions, and from conduct that aids others in such infractions. Any violation of the code of conduct is grounds for immediate dismissal from the course. Grading Policy: Decisions regarding certificates of course completion shall be made solely by the lead instructor of the course. All grading of quizzes shall be conducted by qualified instructors. All grading of practical exercises shall be based upon the standards set by the regulatory agency referenced in the course material and IFSI. Course Syllabus Page 1 of 16
Course Requirements: Satisfactory attendance per SOG s Satisfactory completion of Mid-Term and Final Practicals Passing score of 70% on all quizzes Passing score of 70% on the Midterm and Final Exam. References: Basic Operations Firefighter Instructor Reference Manual, Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal, July 2010. Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 5 th Edition. Instructor Resource Kit, Fire Protection Publications, 2008 Firefighter s Handbook Firefighting and Emergency Response, 3 rd Edition. Delmar Thomson Learning, 2008 NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition, Evaluation Strategy: - The instructor will observe individual student participation in the group exercises. - Quizzes are conducted on a daily basis. - A written test is conducted upon completion of the course - Practical skills test are conducted at the mid point and at the completion of the course. Course Content: Module: Fire Department Organization At the conclusion of this module the student will explain the structure of Fire Departments and the duties of a firefighter. Module: Followership At the conclusion of this module, the will student will define traits of followership as it pertains to the dynamic relationship between leaders and followers. Module: History At the conclusion of this module, the student shall be able to explain the major events that have shaped the history of the fire service. Module: Orientation At the conclusion of this module, the student will demonstrate the expected duties of a candidate during the. Course Syllabus Page 2 of 16
Module: PPE & Safety At the conclusion of this module, the student will explain safety concerns on the fireground, and how those concerns may be mitigated. Module: Injury Prevention and Wellness At the end of this module the student will be able to explain concepts of injury prevention and wellness as it relates to firefighting. Module: SCBA At the conclusion of this module, the student will explain SCBA fundamentals as it pertains to structural firefighting. Module: Apparatus At the conclusion of this module, the student will explain the various types of fire service apparatus. Module: Building Construction Part I At the conclusion of this module, the student shall explain the different types/components of building construction and their associated hazards. Module: Fire Behavior Part I At the conclusion of this module, the student will explain principles of fire behavior, and how it may affect fireground procedures. Module: Hose At the conclusion of this module, the student will explain features of fire hose and appliances, as well as factors affecting their use. Module: Water Supply At the conclusion of this module, the student will be able to explain principles of water supply with or without hydrants. Module: Nozzles and Fire Streams At the conclusion of this module, the student will explain how to effectively use nozzles and fire streams during firefighting operations. Course Syllabus Page 3 of 16
Module: Ladders At the conclusion of this module, the student will explain proper procedures for utilizing fire service ladders. Module: Ventilation At the conclusion of this module, the student will explain principles and procedures of ventilation. Module: Search & Rescue At the conclusion of this module, the student will be able to identify the proper procedures to use when conducting a search and rescue operation. Module: Forcible Entry At the conclusion of this module, the student will explain principles and procedures of forcible entry. Module: Ropes and Knots At the conclusion of this module, the student will explain the proper techniques of utilizing rope and tying knots. Module: Portable Extinguishers At the conclusion of this module, the student will explain the uses and operation of portable extinguishers. Module: Fire Control At the conclusion of this module, the student will explain principles of fire control. Module: Vehicle Fires At the conclusion of this module the student will explain the basic tactics in extinguishing vehicle fires. Module: Foam At the conclusion of this module, the student will be able to classify and utilize the 4 main types of foam. Course Syllabus Page 4 of 16
Module: Installed Systems At the conclusion of this module, the student will be familiar with the various types and components of installed fire suppression systems. Module: Firefighter Survival At the conclusion of this module, the student will explain techniques used to enhance firefighter survival while performing firefighting tasks. Module: RIT Team Operations At the conclusion of this module, the student will explain the techniques and strategies used during RIT operations. Module: Loss Control At the conclusion of this module, the student will explain principles and procedures of loss control. Module: Wildland Firefighting At the conclusion of this module, the student will explain principles and procedures of fighting wildland fires. Module: Liquid Propane At the end of this module, the student will understand basic principles of propane incidents. Module: Rural Water At the end of this module, the student will explain how a rural water supply operations is established. Module: Building Construction Part II At the conclusion of this module, the student shall explain the different types/components of building construction and their associated hazards. Module: Basement Fire At the end of this module the student will be able to explain basic strategies and tactics associated with extinguishing basement fires. Course Syllabus Page 5 of 16
Module: Master Streams At the end of this module students will be able to explain basic concepts of using master streams on the fireground. Module: Fire Behavior Part II At the conclusion of this module, the student will explain principles of fire behavior, and how it may affect fireground procedures. Module: Cause and Origin At the conclusion of this module, the student will explain the duties of a firefighter as they relate to cause and origin investigation. Module: Prevention and Public Education At the conclusion of this module, the student will identify fire prevention and public education issues, components, and programs. Module: Communications At the conclusion of this module, the student will explain the function of different communication systems used in the fire service. Module: Scenarios At the conclusion of these scenarios, the student will be able to demonstrate firefighting tasks as a member of a team. Reading Assignments Required Chapter readings will come from: Firefighter s Handbook Firefighting and Emergency Response, 3 rd Edition. Delmar Thomson Learning, 2008 WEEK ONE Monday: Chapters 1 & 2 Tuesday: Handouts Wednesday: Student Manual Thursday: Student Manual Friday: SOGs, Chapters 5 & 6 Course Syllabus Page 6 of 16
Monday: Chapter 7 Tuesday: None Wednesday: Chapters 4 & 13 Thursday: Chapter 10 Friday: Chapter 9 & 11 Monday: Chapter 14 Tuesday: Chapter 18 Wednesday: Chapter 16 Thursday: Chapter 17 Friday: Chapter 15 Monday: Chapter 8 Tuesday: Chapter 19 Wednesday: Pgs. 746-755 Thursday: Chapter 12 Friday: None WEEK TWO WEEK THREE WEEK FOUR Monday: Chapter 23 (664-683) Tuesday: Chapter 23 (934-941) Wednesday: None Thursday: Chapter 20 (640-655) Friday: Chapter 19 WEEK FIVE WEEK SIX Monday: None Tuesday: None Wednesday: None Thursday: None Friday: Pgs. 655-653, 895-899, 902-933 WEEK SEVEN Monday: Chapter 3 (Student Essay Due) Tuesday: None Wednesday: None Thursday: None Friday: None Course Syllabus Page 7 of 16
Schedule WEEK ONE Monday: Attendance In-processing Director s and Deputy Director s Welcome Lecture: Fire Department Organization Lecture: Followership Lecture: History Tuesday: IS100- Intro ICS IS700 NIMS Test: IS100 & IS700 Quiz: Fire Department Organization Wednesday Quiz: History Hazardous Materials Awareness Hazardous Materials Awareness cont d Exam: Hazardous Materials Awareness Thursday Fire Service Vehicle Operator Fire Service Vehicle Operator cont d Exam: FSVO Friday Lecture: Orientation Lecture: PPE & Safety Lecture: Injury Prevention and Wellness Issue Equipment Introductions to Facility and Procedures Practical - Inspect Gear and SCBA Practical How to Wear PPE Practical On/Off Apparatus Practical Gear on Rigs Course Syllabus Page 8 of 16
WEEK TWO Monday Quiz: PPE & Safety Test Lecture: SCBA Practical Over the Head Method Practical Single FF Bottle Change Practical Shifting and Dumping Practical Emergency Procedures Air Cascade Operations Fill Empty Bottle Practical Basic SCBA Can Practical Moving in a Building RTC Practical Moving Up and Down Stairs Tuesday Quiz: SCBA Intro to Lecture: Apparatus Practical Riding Positions Practical Introduction to Rig Checks Practical Don SCBA Seated Position Practical Coat Swing Method Practical Review Emergency Procedures Practical Two Firefighter Bottle Change Practical Introduction to the Tools Practical Take Tools off Rig Practical Move with Tools on Fire Ground Practical Move with Tools in Building Wednesday Quiz: Apparatus Data Collection Lecture: Building Construction Part I Lecture: Fire Behavior Part I Demonstration in Tower Course Syllabus Page 9 of 16
Thursday Quiz: Building Construction & Fire Behavior Lecture: Hose Practical Straight & Out of Service Practical Coupling/Uncoupling Hose Practical Donut Practical Twin Donut Practical Self Locking Practical Flat & Horseshoe Load Practical Accordian Load Practical Minuteman Load Friday Quiz: Hose Lecture: Water Supply Practical 5 Connections Practical 3 Connections Practical 5 Connections Lecture: Fire Streams Practical Reverse Lay Practical Advance a 1 3/4 Attack Line Practical Nozzle Operation WEEK THREE Monday Quiz: Water Supply & Fire Streams Lecture: Ladders Practical - Ladder Carries Demonstrate Ladder Raise/ Extend/ Tie Off Practical Tying a Halyard Ladder Dryer Practical Climbing Ladders Practical Exiting Off Ladders Course Syllabus Page 10 of 16
Tuesday Quiz: Ladders Lecture: Ventilation Practical Ventilation Ranch Practical Deploy Roof Ladder Practical Flat Roof Prop Hand Tools Practical Pitched Roof Prop Hand Tools Practical Chopping Prop (Poles) Hand Tools Wednesday Quiz: Ventilation Saw Care Demonstration Practical Ventilation Walk-Through: Hand Tools Taxpayer Practical Pitched Roof Prop Saws Practical Flat Roof Prop - Saws Lecture: Search and Rescue Practical Search Practical Civilian Drags and Carries Practical Civilian Rescue Stairs & Ladders Thursday Quiz: Search Lecture: Forcible Entry Practical 4x4 Prop Tower Practical Padlock, Pipe, and Chain Taxpayer Practical Inward & Outward Doors Forcible Entry Alley Practical Screwed & Glued Practical Cut Rebar Practical Through the Lock / Rabbit Tool / Lock Box Course Syllabus Page 11 of 16
Friday Quiz: Forcible Entry Lecture: Rope Practical Knots Practical Hoisting Tools and Equipment Practical Hoisting a Line, Charged, Uncharged Practical Moving Hose Up and Down Stairs Practical Advancing a 2 ½ Attack Line Practical Line up a Ladder, Charged & Uncharged WEEK FOUR Monday Quiz: Rope Lecture: Extinguishers Practical Dry Chem Extinguisher Charging and Maintenance Practical Pump Can Class A Fire Practical APW Class A Fire Practical Replacing a Line, Kink, Clamp Practical Taxpayer Extending with a Hose Load Practical Tower Extending with Hose Rolls / Hose Bundles Tuesday Quiz: Extinguishers Lecture: Fire Control Practical Flowing & Advancing 1 ¾ SB 15/16 Tips Practical Stream Application Direct, Indirect, Combination Practical Flowing & Advancing 2 ½ SB 1 ¼ Tips Lecture: Vehicle Fires Practical Vehicle Fires Course Syllabus Page 12 of 16
Wednesday Quiz: Fire Control Lecture: Foam Foam Practical Thursday Quiz: Foam Lecture: Installed Systems Tour FE Moran Practical F.D. Connection Practical Standpipe Operations Friday Quiz: Installed Systems Courage to be Safe Written Midterm Evaluation WEEK FIVE Monday Lecture: Firefighter Survival Practical Intermediate Smoke Drill Disorientation Practical Disentanglement Practical Emergency Egress Tuesday Quiz: Firefighter Survival Lecture: Rapid Intervention Team Operations Practical Approaching a Downed FF & RIT Pack Ops Practical Firefighter Drags Practical Moving FF Up and Down Stairs Course Syllabus Page 13 of 16
Wednesday Quiz: RIT Demonstration Aerial Operations Practical Aerial Ladder Drill Practical Vent Enter Search Practical Forcible Entry Applications Taxpayer Smoke Thursday Lecture: Loss Control Practical Water Chute/ Catch-all / Sprinkler Stops Practical Salvage Covers Rolls, Folds, & Deployment Practical Securing Utilities and Securing the Scene Friday Quiz: Loss Control Wash Rigs / Wash Hose / Restock Pallets Lecture: Wildland Firefighting Practical Firing Devices and Equipment Familiarization Practical Cutting Line Practical Extinguishing Techniques Practical Hand Tools, Backpack Pumps, Handline WEEK SIX Monday TRA TRA cont d Exam: TRA Lecture: Liquid Propane Practical LP Burn Practical Dry Chemical Class B Fire Course Syllabus Page 14 of 16
Tuesday Lecture: Rural Water Operations Practical Drafting & Porta Tank Operations Practical Garage Doors and Gates Practical Long Leadouts Practical Point of Vantage Leadouts Wednesday Lecture: Building Construction Part II Building Construction Tour Lecture: Basement Fire & Master Streams Practical Basement Fire Practical Master Streams Practical Triple Layer, Flat, Reverse Horseshoe Thursday Practical - Specialty Raises Friday Wash Rigs / Wash Hose / Pallet Restock Lecture: Fire Behavior Part II Lecture: Cause and Origin Practical Arson Buildings Lecture: Pub Ed Prevention Practical Pub Ed Prevention WEEK SEVEN Monday Quiz: Pub Ed & Cause and Origin Test Lecture: Communications Practical Advanced SCBA Can Practical Communications Drill Course Syllabus Page 15 of 16
Practical Clark / Hazmat Drill SCBA Confidence Drill Tuesday Quiz: Communications Extended Warm UP Wednesday Data Collection Housework, Rig Checks, Set Up LODD Presentations Major Clean up Practical - Inspecting, Cleaning & Maintaining Thursday CEQs Final Exam Practical Evaluations Major Clean Up Practical - Inspecting, Cleaning & Maintaining Friday Graduation Set-up and Clean up Exam: State Certification Exam Report Back to IFSI Graduation Course Syllabus Page 16 of 16