| Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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1 ) Describe career opportunities in fire science.
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2 ) Identify safety practices in fire science.
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| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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3 ) Describe the fire triangle.
• Explaining classes of fire, including their associated hazards
• Identifying products of combustion commonly found in structural fires
• Explaining units of heat measurement, including British Thermal Unit (BTU), Fahrenheit, Celsius, and calorie
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| Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
| Introduction to Fire Science |
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4 ) Identify fire service communication skills.
• Reporting observations in written or oral form
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| Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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5 ) Describe the use of emergency communication equipment.
• Defining fire department radio communication procedures for routine and emergency traffic situations
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| Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
| Introduction to Fire Science |
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6 ) Demonstrate the use of portable fire extinguishers.
• Identifying the classification of types of fire as they relate to the use of portable extinguishers
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| Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
| Introduction to Fire Science |
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7 ) Identify factors that increase hazards to fire fighters in buildings being constructed, renovated, or demolished.
• Listing signs of potential building collapse
• Describing actions to be taken when imminent building collapse is suspected
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| Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
| Introduction to Fire Science |
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8 ) Explain the use of personal protective equipment in fire science.
• Describing hazardous atmospheres that require the firefighter to wear a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
• Describing maintenance procedures for emergency equipment
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| Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
| Introduction to Fire Science |
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9 ) Compare types of ropes and knots, including their applications in fire science.
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| Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
| Introduction to Fire Science |
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10 ) Identify search, rescue, and extrication techniques in fire science.
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| Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
| Introduction to Fire Science |
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11 ) Demonstrate the use of ground ladders.
• Labeling parts of a fire service ladder
• Identifying types of fire service ground ladders
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| Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
| Introduction to Fire Science |
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12 ) Assess ventilation systems for fire hazards.
• Matching types of ventilation systems to their descriptions
• Identifying signs of potential back draft
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| Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
| Introduction to Fire Science |
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13 ) Describe types of water supply systems.
• Listing recommended water distribution system pipe sizes for residential, business, and industrial long mains
• Identifying types of water main valves
• Distinguishing between wet-barrel and dry-barrel fire hydrants
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| Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
| Introduction to Fire Science |
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14 ) Identify the nozzle and hose for a given fire situation.
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| Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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15 ) Assess the importance of a water stream when fighting fires.
• Explaining guidelines for maintaining water pressure when fighting fires
• Explaining discharge rates for low-volume, hand-line, and master water streams
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