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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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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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4 ) Identify fire service communication skills. Reporting observations in written or oral form
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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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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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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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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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9 ) Compare types of ropes and knots, including their applications in fire science. |
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10 ) Identify search, rescue, and extrication techniques in 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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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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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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14 ) Identify the nozzle and hose for a given fire situation. |
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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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