Student Learning Outcomes

Discipline: Fire Technology

Course Name	Course Number	Objectives
Arson and Fire Investigation	FIRE 10	The student will be able recognize the difference between the cause and origin of fires. Students will Identify the various motives used in arson fires. Recognize the difference between cause and origin of fires. (MO) Recognize, protect and preserve evidence of an incendiary fire. (MO) Use the technique of "known to unknown" to distinguish between an arson and incendiary fire. (MO) Identify the various motives used in arson fires and court procedures used to prosecute. (MO) Compare preserved evidence to determine if a fire is arson or accidental. (MO)
Basic Fire Academy	FIRE 86	Students will be able to pass the Comprehensive Physical Agility Test Students will be able to pass the State Firefighter 1 written and manipulative skills certification exam. Analyze and describe differences between certificate, two-year, and four-year degree programs, and state certification. (MO) Describe educational requirements, duties, and information sources for various occupations in fire protection. (MO) Identify basic components of fire as a chemical reaction, the major phases of fire, and the main factors that influence fire spread and fire behavior. (MO) Define and describe the purpose and scope of fire departments. (MO) Analyze relationships between fire prevention efforts and resulting reduction of life and property loss. (MO) Develop skills in: managing hose, using fire-fighting hand tools, knot-tying for hoisting and securing, and using power tools, the Hurst tool, jaws of life, generators, and power saws. (MO Assess fire prevention, how to protect of life and property, and hazardous materials procedures. (MO)
Building Construction for Fire Protection	FIRE 4	Identify building design, materials, systems and their relationship to fire behavior and potential structural failure. Describe building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, building codes and inspections, fire prevention, and firefighting strategies. Students will understand the dangers of light-weight building construction. (SLO) Students will understand five types of building construction. (SLO) Analyze, prepare, and present building construction systems that include building materials, occupancy requirements, and occupant and fire safety. (MO) Differentiate between the loads that are placed on a building and describe each type of load. List and compare the structural members on various types of construction. (MO) Define flame spread, its hazards, contributing factors and possible solutions. (MO) Demonstrate fire inspection practices that are applicable to individual buildings. (MO) Identify firefighting practices and procedures that have developed for different types of construction. (MO)
Company Officer 2A: Human Resource Management for Company Officers	FIRE 107	Identify core management and supervisory duties of the company officer Identify Nationally recognized standards use to promote firefighter safety and wellness programs
Company Officer 2B General Administrative Functions	FIRE 102	Identify the basic components of the purchasing process Identify components of an organization and related administrative functions
Company Officer 2C: Fire Inspections and Investigations	FIRE 100	Describe the various occupancies classifications according to the current California Fire Code Describe the components and procedures of a fire and life safety inspection
Company Officer 2D All Risk Command Operations	FIRE 101	Describe the system components and the responsibilities of the incident command officer Identify building construction features that prevent the spread of fire
Company Officer 2E : Wildland Incident Operations	FIRE 103	Identify common wildland hazards and the limitations they impose of firefighters and their equipment Identify the minimum personnel qualifications required of a wildland firefighter.
Fire Academy Ladder Orientation	FIRE 91	Identify the parts of a ladder. (MO) Describe the function of the different types of ground ladders. (MO) Demonstrate ladder maintenance, cleaning and inspection of ladders. (MO) Raise, carry and climb ladders. (MO) Analyze ladder placement. (MO) Demonstrate ladder safety. (MO) Students will be able to understand ladder terminology, analyze ladder placement, and determine proper climbing angles when placed against buildings. Students will be able to understand ladder terminology, analyze ladder placement, and determine proper climbing angles when placed against buildings. Students will understand maintenance, cleaning and inspection functions for ladders. Students will be able to understand ladder terminology, analyze ladder placement, and determine proper climbing angles when placed against buildings.
Fire Apparatus and Equipment	FIRE 11	Students will understand the National Fire Protection Association Standard for Fire Apparatus Compare and contrast different types of fire apparatus and equipment based on use. Compare design types of fire apparatus and equipment and explain construction features and systems. (MO) Discuss safety troubleshooting and daily maintenance check on an engine, aerial ladder truck and elevating platform and small motorized equipment. (MO) Describe design variances between 2 and 4 cycle engines. (MO) Compare and contrast gas vs. diesel engines. (MO) Compare and contrast various pump types. (MO)
Fire Behavior and Combustion	FIRE 5	Define the terms and concept associated with the chemistry, and dynamics of fire. Define classifications of fire and associated methods of extinguishment. Students will be able to explain the theory of fire and compare the applications of various extinguishing techniques. (SLO) Students will understand the four phases of fire. (SLO) Identify the Department of Transportation warning placards and labeling systems. (MO) Analyze the transportation of hazardous materials; determine the proper placarding is in place. (MO) Define in the physical properties of dangerous chemicals. (MO) Explain the theory of fire and compare the applications of various extinguishing techniques. (MO) Explain the importance of the various properties of the three physical states of matter. (MO)
Fire Company Organization and Management	FIRE 8	Students will describe the principles of conflict resolution. Identify skills necessary for successful transition from firefighter to supervisor. (MO) Classify specific management principles that impact the organization's productivity. (MO) Explain different leadership styles and their impact on meeting organizational goals and objectives. (MO) Demonstrate effective written communication skills. (MO) Describe the principles of conflict resolution. (MO) Demonstrate accurate report writing and record keeping. (MO) Apply appropriate safety regulations and standards. (MO) Assess firefighting capability. (MO) Students will be able to explain principles of group dynamics and their impact on the function of the organization.
Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy	FIRE 7	The student will develop pre-fire plans for various types of occupancies. The student will apply the incident command system at structure fires, wildland fires and HazMat situations. Analyze the principles of fire ground tactics and strategy and how they relate to fire behavior. (MO) Evaluate different extinguishing agents and their effectiveness. (MO) Determine appropriate staffing requirements for structure fire situations. (MO) Determine scene size-up requirements for commercial fires. (MO) Recognize and describe the need to implement rapid intervention at the fire scene. (MO) Analyze and apply the incident command system at structure fires, wildland and Haz Mat incidents. (MO)
Fire Hydraulics	FIRE 9	Students will be able to calculate the horizontal reach of fire streams, water flow velocity, nozzle pressure, and hydrant discharge. Students will be able to calculate engine and pump pressure during fire fighting operations. Summarize principles of hydraulic operations. Calculate the area and volume of appliances. (MO) Calculate volume and capacity of fire hoses, water systems. (MO) Calculate the horizontal reach of fire streams, water flow velocity, nozzle directions and hydrant and nozzle discharge. (MO) Calculate friction loss in various types of fire hoses, required engine pressure at ground level, engine pressure for elevated streams and pump capacity. (MO) Calculate the number of pumpers required in relay operations and calculate the remaining pump pressure in drafting operations. (MO)
Fire Prevention Technology	FIRE 2	Define the national fire problem, and functions of fire prevention organizations and associations. Identify the model codes, standards, and regulations related to fire prevention. Define the principal functions of a fire prevention bureau. (MO) Correlate the relationship between fire prevention efforts and the resulting reduction of life and property loss. (MO) Classify the major types of fire hazards that could be found on a commercial fire inspection. (MO) Describe the hazard correction process used by a fire prevention bureau. (MO) Determine which fire codes would be applied based on different occupancy types. (MO) Describe the common fire detection signaling systems found in commercial buildings. (MO)
Fire Protection Equipment and Systems	FIRE 3	Explain the application, use and maintenance of portable fire suppression systems. Describe the types, and the design of fire detection and alarm systems, and the codes and standards that regulate them. Students will identify types of standpipe systems and water supply requirements. (SLO) Students will understand the five fire protection systems. (SLO) Analyze, prepare, and present diagrams of fire protection systems that demonstrate complete knowledge of residential, commercial, and industrial, sprinkler systems. (MO) Describe the required care and maintenance for portable and fixed fire protection systems. (MO) Identify types, components, and operation of automatic and special sprinkler systems. (MO) Compare detection, alarm, and supervisory devices and systems. (MO) Compare heat and smoke detection devices and hardware. (MO)
Fire Protection Organization	FIRE 1	Describe the history, functions, culture and development of local, state, and federal public safety, and emergency s organizations. Define terms, equipment, facilities, and emergency management systems associated with fire service and public safety originations. List the educational requirements, duties, and information sources for various occupations in fire protection. (SLO) Identify the types of common fire department apparatus, equipment, and personal safety equipment used for firefighting. (SLO) Define the field of fire protection technology. Describe career opportunities in fire protection and related fields. (MO) Describe the overall problems of fire in the United States compared to other countries. (MO) Explain the importance of fire behavior (chemistry) and how it relates to fire extinguishment. (MO) Compare and contrast the relative effectiveness of positions in the fire department and their function using paramilitary structure.
Firefighter 1 Skills Review and Testing	FIRE 93	Students will prepare for and be able to pass the IFSAC/PROBOARD manipulative certification exam. Complete paperwork per Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) regulations in accordance with the National Firefighter 1 Certification process. (MO) Perform basic firefighting skills at an AHJ approved level. (MO) Prepare for and pass a summative written exam set by the AHJ. (MO) Perform all manipulative skills in abidance with safety requirements. (MO) Appropriately request the retake through the AHJ. (MO) Students will prepare for and be able to pass the IFSAC/PROBOARD written certification exam.
Hazardous Materials/ICS	FIRE 6	Students will understand the importance of the three haz mat zones of operation. Students will be able to identify and describe the difference between flammable, combustible, and toxic materials. Describe the various DOT Hazard classifications. (MO) Analyze, and then conduct scene isolation, scene stabilization and incident control. (MO) Compare and contrast importance of evaluation, non-commitment by the fire department, and total withdrawal procedures. (MO) Write a technical report on the health dangers within chemical classes, and describe their resultant symptoms during physical human contact. (MO) Identify OSHA mandated safety training requirements for employers and employees when handling, storing, and using hazardous materials in the work environment. (MO)
ICS 300: Advance Incident Command	FIRE 108	Identify the fundamental components of the incident command structure Identify the ICS forms needed to conduct an effective incident planning meeting
Instructional Methodology	FIRE 104	Identify levels of instruction Identify the four-step method as it relates to cognitive and psychomotor training
Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival	FIRE 13	Explain the national emergency services worker fatality problem, and the history of the 16-firefighter life safety initiatives. Identity the national training standards as they correlate to professional development in leadership, supervision, and personal responsibility. Identify the major causes of firefighter's line of duty deaths and injuries in the United States. (SLO) Identify the means of preventing firefighter's deaths and injuries through the prevention of fires. (SLO) Define and describe the need for cultural and behavioral change within the emergency services relating to safety, incorporating leadership, supervision, accountability and personal responsibility. (MO) Explain the need for enhancements of personal and organizational accountability for health and safety. (MO) Describe and evaluate circumstances that might constitute an unsafe act. (MO) Defend the need for annual medical evaluations and the establishment of physical fitness criteria for emergency services personnel throughout their careers. (MO) Discuss how incorporating the lessons learned from investigations can support cultural change throughout the emergency services. (MO) Explain standardized policies for responding to emergency scenes can minimize injuries and deaths. (MO) Evaluate the need for counseling and psychological support for emergency services personnel and, their families. (MO) Identify access to local psychological resources and services. (MO) Discuss the importance of code enforcement in residential structures. (MO)
Wildland Fire Control	FIRE 12	Students will have a basic understanding of wildland fire control problems Student will be able to identify atmospheric conditions and the impact of fuel availability on fire behavior. Identify wildland fire control problems and the functions of fire control organizations and personnel. (MO) Identify atmospheric conditions and the impact of fuel availability and fire behavior. (MO) Relate fire behavior standards affecting fire line locations and standards. (MO) Determine fire forecasts, including interpretation and applications. (MO) Predict fire behavior based on interpretation of operational data. (MO) Evaluate fire loss report procedures for future prevention, attack and control design. (MO) Identify wildland fire terminology, tools, and equipment. (MO)
Work Experience Fire Science	FIRE 96	Employers of Fire Technology Work Experience Students will rate the work habits of their students as above average. Apply theories of fire service technology to real work-place scenarios. (MO) Examine career opportunities in fire service technology or related fields. (MO) Maximize opportunities for potential permanent employment through direct contact with the employer. (MO) Compare and contrast "real world" work experience with fire service technology theoretical concepts. (MO) Determine personal characteristics desired by fire service employers for potential employees. (MO) Determine depth and type of experiences required by fire service employers for potential employees. (MO) Employers of Fire Technology Work Experience Students will rate the technical skills of their students as above average.

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