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1 ) Describe career opportunities in fire fighting. |
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2 ) Interpret local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to fire safety issues. |
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3 ) Assess the importance of fire prevention. Identifying common causes of fires and their prevention
Describing fire inspection procedures for private dwellings
Practicing school fire drill procedures
Conducting a building fire-safety survey
Describing smoke, heat, and flame detection alarm systems
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4 ) Evaluate fire control sprinkler systems, including pendant, upright, and sidewall designs. Identifying sprinkler system control valves
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5 ) Identify fire control procedures for all classes of fires. |
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6 ) Describe loss control procedures for fire-damaged property. |
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7 ) Assess dangers of various hazardous materials. Comparing the three parts of the incident management triangle as outlined in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472 Awareness Bulletin
Defining strategic goals, tactical objectives, and tactical methods as outlined in the NFPA 472 Awareness Bulletin
Describing sources used to identify specific hazardous materials
Defining common physical and chemical properties of hazardous materials
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8 ) Describe roles and responsibilities of a first responder. Examples: assessing vital signs of a sick or injured person, assessing environmental threats, demonstrating basic life support (BLS) procedures, assessing for spinal injury |
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9 ) Develop a public relations program for promoting fire prevention and safety. |