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Course ID: FT R170 Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 10/10/2018 Catalog Start Date: Fall 2019

COURSE OUTLINE

OXNARD COLLEGE

I. Course Identification and Justification: A. Proposed course id: FT R170 Banner title: I Academy Full title: Firefighter I Academy

Previous course id: FT R170 Banner title: Firefighter I Academy Full title: Firefighter I Academy

B. Reason(s) course is offered: To provide students the opportunity to receive a California State Marshal Firefighter 1 Eligible Certificate.

C. Reason(s) for current outline revision: State Fire Training mandates for State Firefighter 1 Testing. Required by all Regionally Accredited Fire Academies.

D. C-ID: 1. C-ID Descriptor: 2. C-ID Status:

E. Co-listed as: Current: None Previous:

II. Catalog Information: A. Units: Current: 19.00 Previous: 18.00

B. Course Hours: 1. Weekly Meeting Hours: Current: Lecture: 10.00 Lab: 27.00 Other: Previous: Lecture: 10.00 Lab: 24.00 Other:

2. Total Contact Hours: Current: 592.00 to 666.00 Previous: 544.00 to 612.00

C. Prerequisites, Corequisites, Advisories, and Limitations on Enrollment: 1. Prerequisites Current: FT R151: Fire Protection Organizations EMT R169: Emergency Medical Technician Previous: FT R151: Fire Protection Organizations EMT R169: Emergency Medical Technician

2. Corequisites Current: Previous:

3. Advisories: Current: FT R154: Fire Behavior and Principles of FT R161: Building Construction for Fire Protection FT R167: Fire Equipment and Apparatus Previous: FT R154: Fire Behavior and Principles of Combustion FT R161: Building Construction for Fire Protection FT R167: Fire Equipment and Apparatus

4. Limitations on Enrollment: Current: Previous:

D. Catalog description: Current: The Oxnard College Regional Fire Academy (OCRFA) provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry level firefighter, career or volunteer, to perform duties safely, effectively, and competently. The seven overarching themes of the California State Fire Fighter I curriculum are: General knowledge germane to the profession, communications, fireground operations, rescue operations, preparedness and maintenance, wildland suppression activities, and hazardous materials/WMD. All exams require an 80% passing grade for all academic and manipulative tests per State requirements. Students are expected to obtain all required uniforms and safety equipment. State certification costs are the responsibility of the student. Field trips are required. Previous, if different:

E. Fees: Current: $ None Previous, if different: $

F. Field trips: Current: Will be required: [X] May be required: [ ] Will not be required: [ ]

Previous, if different: Will be required: [ ] May be required: [ ] Will not be required: [ ]

G. Repeatability: Current: A - Not designed as repeatable Previous: A - Not designed as repeatable H. Credit basis: Current: Letter graded only [x] Pass/no pass [ ] Student option [ ]

Previous, if different: Letter graded only [ ] Pass/no pass [ ] Student option [ ]

I. Credit by exam: Current: Petitions may be granted: [ ] Petitions will not be granted: [X]

Previous, if different: Petitions may be granted: [ ] Petitions will not be granted: [ ]

III. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: A. Identify facility and classroom requirements and identify course objectives, events, requirements, assignments, activities, resources, evaluation methods, and participation requirements in the course syllabus. B. Identify different levels in the Fire Fighter I certification track, the courses and requirements for Fire Fighter I certification, and be able to describe the capstone task book and testing process. C. Define the role of Fire Fighter I in the fire department, identify the mission of the fire service, follow standard operating procedures and rules and regulations of the fire department, and access the department’s member assistance program D. Identify common types of accidents and injuries, ways to maintain a healthy and physically fit lifestyle, and maintain life safety initiatives in the line of duty. E. Don a structural personal protective ensemble so that all elements of the ensemble are worn according to manufacturers’ guidelines, within 60 seconds. F. Use a self-contained breathing apparatus during emergency operations, correctly don and activate a self-contained breathing apparatus within 60 seconds, use controlled breathing techniques, activate emergency techniques and procedures if the self- contained breathing apparatus fails, recognize low-air warnings, avoid intentionally compromising respiratory protection, and exit hazardous areas prior to air depletion. G. Respond on an apparatus to an emergency scene, correctly mount and dismount the apparatus, use seat belts while the vehicle is in motion, and correctly use other personal protective equipment. H. Establish and operate in work areas at emergency scenes, follow procedures, wear protective equipment, establish protected work areas as directed using traffic and scene control devices, and perform assigned tasks in established protected work areas. I. Receive a telephone call using correct procedures for answering the phone and relaying information. J. Initiate the response to a reported emergency, obtain all necessary information, correctly operate all communications equipment, and promptly and accurately relay information to the dispatch center. K. Transmit and receive messages via the fire department radio and relay accurate, clear information within the time established by the AHJ. . L. Tie a knot appropriate for hoisting tools securely and as directed. M. Safely transport, operate, and maintain hand and power tools. N. Illuminate designated areas of the emergency scene and operate all illumination equipment within the manufacturers’ listed safety precautions. O. Clean and maintain ladders, ventilation equipment, self-contained breathing apparatuses, ropes, salvage equipment, and hand tools according to manufacturers’ or departmental guidelines, record equipment maintenance, and place equipment in a ready state or report otherwise. P. Describe common building materials and construction types, and identify dangerous building conditions created by fire. Q. Identify and mitigate dangerous fire behavior conditions, while ensuring fire fighter safety. R. Choose the correct extinguisher and follow the correct handling techniques to completely extinguish incipient Class A, Class B, and Class C . S. Connect a fire department engine to a water supply, ensuring tight connections and an unobstructed water flow, as a member of a team. T. Place a hose into service on an assigned engine according to AHJ procedures, place nozzles on attack lines, and inspect, maintain, and place hose in or out of service. U. Turn off building utilities in order to safely complete an assignment V. Set up ground ladders, assess hazards, ensure ground ladders are stable and their angles are correct for climbing, extend extension ladders to the necessary height and lock their flies, place the tops of the ladders against reliable structural components, and accomplish the assignment. W. Remove barriers and produce an opening that is safe and ready for use by forcing entry into a structure using tools as designed. X. Conduct search and rescue in a structure, maintain team integrity, correctly place ladders when used, search all assigned areas, locate and remove all victims, and avoid compromising team members’ safety, including respiratory protection, operating as a member of a team. Y. Attack an interior , maintain team integrity, deploy the attack line for advancement, correctly place ladders when used, gain access into the fire area, effectively apply water, correctly approach the fire using attack techniques that facilitate suppression given the level of the fire, locate and control hidden fires, maintain the correct body posture, recognize and manage hazards, and bring the fire under control, operating as a member of a team. Z. Perform horizontal ventilation on a structure, free ventilation openings of obstructions, use tools as designed, place ladders and ventilation devices correctly, and clear structure of , as a part of a team. AA. Perform vertical ventilation on a structure, position ladders for ventilation, create a specified opening, remove all ventilation barriers, avoid compromising structural integrity, release products of combustion from the structure, and retreat from the area when ventilation is accomplished, as a part of a team. BB. Conserve property so that the building and its contents are protected from further damage, acting as a member of a team. CC. Overhaul a fire scene without compromising structural integrity, discover all hidden fires, preserve fire cause evidence, and extinguish the fire. DD. Activate an emergency call for assistance and exit a hazardous area without endangering others while maintaining team integrity. EE. Extinguish fires in exterior Class A materials, protect exposures, stop the spread of fire, avoid collapse hazards, effectively apply water, extinguish the fire, and preserve signs of the origin area(s) and . FF. Attack a passenger vehicle fire, avoid hazards, identify and control leaking flammable liquids, maintain protection from flash fires, overhaul all vehicle compartments, and extinguish the fire, while operating as part of a team. GG. Assemble and prepare for response so that arrival at the incident with the required personnel and equipment meets agency guidelines for a wildland response. HH. Don wildland personal protective clothing and shelter according to the manufacturers’ guidelines within 60 seconds; deploy a new generation within 30 seconds; ensure serviceability and availability on the fireline; and recognize defects and report them to a supervisor. II. Recognize defects of wildland tools and equipment and report them to a supervisor, and maintain assigned suppression hand tools and equipment so that assigned equipment is serviceable JJ. Describe basic wildland fire behavior. KK. Recognize hazards and unsafe situations, promptly communicate hazard(s) and unsafe condition(s) to a supervisor, and take appropriate action LL. Communicate hazard(s) and unsafe condition(s) to a supervisor. MM. Construct a fireline that conforms to the construction standard of the AHJ for wildland suppression. NN. Locate and abate burning materials and unburned that threaten the fireline’s integrity OO. Describe methods of reducing the threat of fire exposure to improved properties in order to protect them. PP. Mop up a fire area, locating and extinguishing burning fuels that threaten escape. QQ. Patrol and maintain control of the fire area. RR. Recognize the presence of hazardous materials and the indicators of a hazardous materials incident, correctly identify the materials involved, take personal protective actions, initiate the appropriate notification process, and secure the area. SS. Protect persons, property, and the environment from further harm, initiate the appropriate communications process, and secure the area. TT. Perform emergency decontamination procedures, use appropriate personal protective equipment based on hazard, protect exposures, avoid hazards, decontaminate victims and responders, and identify contaminated items and products of contamination for subsequent control. UU. Perform basic control, containment, and confinement techniques to control hazardous materials release, and protect emergency responders from contamination.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes: A. Describe the value of accepting responsibility for his/her actions to include evaluating the safe practices of a given action. B. Display behavior consistent with the ethical standards within the fire service to include exhibiting a positive, professional and confident demeanor. C. Recognize the role firefighter fitness and well-being plays in becoming a firefighter. D. Identify various assignments and functional positions within a fire agency while utilizing the chain of command during operations. E. Function as a team member and work effectively in team settings as it relates to the job performances of emergency services. F. Differentiate between supply and attack lines and the manner in which these lines are loaded and stored on fire apparatus. G. Analyze a given structure to determine the appropriate size ladder then effectively and safely place that ladder on the structure. H. Show proficiency in the recognition, operation and maintenance of hand, power and electrical tools and equipment. I. Demonstrate the appropriate use of firefighting tools to successfully gain entry into a given structure.

V. Course Content: Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to: A. Orientation and Administration 1. Facilities 2. Classroom 3. Syllabus B. Firefighter I Certification Process 1. Levels 2. Courses 3. Taskbook 4. Testing C. General Knowledge 1. Organization 2. Role of Firefighter 1 3. Mission 4. SOP's, Rules 5. Role of other agencies 6. Member assistance program D. Health and Safety 1. Types of accidents and injuries 2. Physical fitness 3. NFPA 1500 4. Fire and Life Safety initiatives E. Structural Personal Protective Ensemble 1. Components 2. Protection 3. Standards 4. Limitations 5. Inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining 6. Donning 7. Doffing F. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus 1. Requirement conditions 2. Exposure consequences 3. Uses and limitations 4. Donning methods 5. Doffing methods 6. Emergency Procedures 7. Physical requirements 8. Controlled breathing 9. Replacement 10. Restricted passages 11. Inspections G. Apparatus Response 1. Mounting 2. Dismounting 3. Hazards 4. PPE (hearing, seat belts, safety gates) H. Emergency Scene Operations 1. Potential Hazards 2. Mounting 3. Dismounting 4. Safe operations 5. PPE 6. Traffic and scene control I. Communications 1. Non-emergency procedures 2. Professionalism J. Emergency Response Initiation 1. Reporting procedures 2. Alarm SOP's 3. Codes, clear text and procedures 4. Dispatcher information 5. Equipment 6. Information records K. Radio Communication 1. Procedures and etiquette (emergency and routine) 2. Types L. Ropes and Knots 1. Types and uses of ropes 2. Types and uses of knots 3. Life Safety Rope vs Utility Rope 4. Types of knots 5. Hoisting 6. Low Angle Rescue M. Hand and Power Tools 1. Types 2. Uses 3. Two Stroke vs Four Stroke 4. Prying tools 5. Striking tools 6. Cutting tools N. Portable Electric and Lighting Equipment 1. Safety 2. Limitations 3. Deployment 4. Operation 5. Cords and connectors 6. GFI devices 7. Location O. Tool and Equipment Maintenance 1. Cleaning methods 2. Solvents 3. Manufacturer and departmental guidelines 4. Record keeping and reporting procedures P. Building Construction and Related Hazards 1. Building materials and types 2. Effects of fire conditions 3. Dangerous conditions 4. Construction of doors, walls, roofs, and windows Q. Fire Behavior 1. Physical states of matter 2. Stages of fire 3. Classifications 4. Heat transfer 5. Oxygen 6. Behavior 7. Thermal Layering 8. Products of combustion 9. Backdraft/ R. Fire Extinguishers 1. Types and rating systems 2. Operation and limitation 3. Use S. Water Supply Systems 1. Types and components (municipal and rural) 2. Load and off-loading mobile supply apparatus 3. Fire hydrants 4. Static water sources 5. Water supply connections 6. Portable water tanks T. Fire Hose 1. Fire Streams 2. Nozzles 3. Hoses 4. Fittings, tools and appliances 5. Hose rolls, loads and deployments 6. Attack lines 7. Inspection 8. Cleaning and maintenance 9. Precautions 10. Water hammer 11. Coupling 12. Carrying 13. Supply hose 14. Burst hose replacement 15. Hard Suction 16. Gaskets U. Utility Control 1. Disconnections 2. Dangers 3. Safety equipment 4. Control Valves 5. Access V. Ground Ladders 1. Types, parts, construction features 2. Uses 3. Lifts and carries 4. Securing ladders 5. Climbing techniques 6. Safety limits 7. Angles 8. Working off ladders 9. Hazards 10. Stable foundations 11. Halyards 12. Raises 13. Extend and lock flies W. Forcible Entry 1. Basic Construction 2. Types and uses of hand and power tools 3. Operation 4. Dangers 5. Tool transportation 6. Entry X. Structure Fire Search and Rescue 1. Primary and secondary techniques 2. Thermal imaging 3. Roles 4. Respiratory protection 5. Methods 6. Psychological effects 7. Entry tools 8. Ladders 9. Victim removal 10. SCBA Y. Structural Firefighting Operations 1. Hoseline advancement precautions 2. Exposure protection 3. Backup teams 4. Attack and control techniques 5. Hidden fires 6. Line advancement 7. Suppression Z. Horizontal Ventilation Operations 1. Principles, advantages, limitations and effects 2. Safety considerations 3. Transportation of tools, equipment and ladders 4. Obstructions AA. Vertical Ventilation Operations 1. Principles, advantages, limitation and effects 2. Techniques and safety precautions 3. Effects of fire conditions on construction 4. Collapse and failure indicators 5. Use of ladders during ventilation 6. Hoisting ventilation tools 7. Sounding 8. Cutting/clearing of roof and floor materials BB. Property Conservation 1. Purpose 2. Methods 3. Salvage Covers 4. Automatic sprinklers (uses, wedging, stopping) 5. Salvage and forcible entry issues 6. Furniture 7. Water chutes CC. Overhaul 1. Purposes and methods 2. Effective fire attack lines 3. Water application methods 4. Types of tools and methods 5. Dangers 6. Fire scene protection 7. Signs of arson 8. Preservation DD. Firefighter Survival 1. Accountability systems 2. Survival attitudes 3. Emergency communication procedures 4. Loss of air supply 5. Hazards 6. Guidelines 7. Safe Havens EE. Exterior Fires 1. Types 2. Attack lines 3. Water application methods 4. Dangers 5. Tools and methods 6. Handlines and master streams FF. Passenger Vehicle Fires 1. Fire Streams 2. Precautions 3. Hazards 4. Dangerous conditions 5. Accidents and injuries 6. Accessing locked compartments 7. Vehicle fuels 8. leaks GG. Wildland Response 1. Equipment requirements 2. Time standards 3. Transportation weight limitations 4. Safety response guidelines 5. Transportation modes HH. Wildland PPE 1. Use and limitation 2. Inspection and care 3. Fire shelters 4. Donning 5. Doffing 6. Cleaning II. Wildland Tools and Equipment 1. Tools and Equipment 2. Uses 3. Inspection 4. Maintenance and care 5. Unserviceable items JJ. Wildland Fire Behavior 1. Factors 2. Predictions 3. Weather KK. Wildland 1. Standard orders, LCES, entrapment, line construction 2. Aircraft 3. Heavy equipment 4. Air tanker drops 5. Fireline flagging 6. IRPG LL. Human Factors 1. Safety 2. Teamwork MM. Wildland Suppression 1. Strategy and tactics 2. Suppression methods 3. Wildland tools NN. Wildland Line Reinforcement 1. Line improvement 2. Safety considerations 3. Ignition devices 4. Drip torches OO. Wildland Urban Interface 1. Urban interface wildland behavior 2. Fuel removal 3. Defense methods 4. Equipment and personnel capabilities PP. Mop-up Operations 1. Principles, techniques, and standards 2. Basic tools QQ. Patrols 1. Principles, techniques and standards RR. Recognizing Hazardous Materials/WMD 1. Risks 2. Recognition 3. Types 4. Procedures 5. Potential outcomes 6. Resources 7. Role of the firefighter 8. Emergency Response Guidebook 9. Notifications 10. Shipping/manufacturer documents 11. Protective actions SS. Identifying/Analyzing Hazardous Materials/WMD 1. Terms 2. Health Hazards 3. Physical and chemical properties 4. Response 5. Container identification 6. Access 7. Communication TT. Emergency Decontamination 1. Capabilities and limitations of PPE 2. Contamination 3. SOP's 4. Decontamination areas and procedures UU. Mitigating Hazardous Materials/WMD Incidents 1. Product control operations 2. Tools and equipment 3. Decontamination process 4. Control 5. Containment 6. Confinement VV. Confined Space Awareness 1. Regulations 2. Permit-non-permit 3. Dangers/Hazards 4. Position and responsibilities 5. Ventilation 6. Communications 7. Equipment retrieval WW. Incident Command System 1. Applications 2. Principles and elements 3. Positions and responsibilities 4. Facilities and functions 5. Planning XX. National Incident Management System 1. Definition 2. Preparedness 3. Communications and preparedness 4. Resource management 5. Command and management 6. Resources

VI. Lab Content: A. Confined Space 1. Operate at a non-permit confined space or permit-required confine space and identify when a confined space is present, hazards are recognized and mitigated, equipment is secured, procedures are followed, and Cal/OSHA position are utilized. B. Incident Command System 1. Operate within the Incident Command System on an incident, given an incident and an incident action plan so that organizational elements are recognized, positions and responsibilities are identified, facility needs are met, and the incident is managed C. Communications 1. Initiate the response to a reported emergency, given the report of an emergency, fire department SOPs, and communications equipment, so that all necessary information is obtained, communications equipment is operated correctly, and the information is relayed promptly and accurately to the dispatch center. 2. Receive a telephone call, given a fire department phone, so that procedures for answering the phone are used and the caller’s information is relayed. 3. Transmit and receive messages via the fire department radio, given a fire department radio and operating procedures, so that the information is accurate, complete, clear, and relayed within the time established by the AHJ. 4. Activate an emergency call for assistance, given vision-obscured conditions, PPE, and department SOPs, so that the fire fighter can be located and rescued. D. Fireground Operations 1. Don personal protective clothing, doff personal protective clothing and prepare for reuse, hoist tools and equipment using ropes and the correct knot, and locate information in departmental documents and standard or code materials. 2. Use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) during emergency operations, given SCBA and other personal protective equipment, so that the SCBA is correctly donned, the SCBA is correctly worn, controlled breathing techniques are used, emergency procedures are enacted if the SCBA fails, all low-air warnings are recognized, respiratory protection is not intentionally compromised, and hazardous areas are exited prior to air depletion. 3. Respond on apparatus to an emergency scene, given personal protective clothing and other necessary personal protective equipment, so that the apparatus is correctly mounted and dismounted, seat belts are used while the vehicle is in motion, and other personal protective equipment is correctly used. 4. Establish and operate in work areas at emergency scenes, given protective equipment, traffic and scene control devices, structure fire and roadway emergency scenes, traffic hazards and downed electrical wires, an assignment, and SOPs, so that procedures are followed, protective equipment is worn, protected work areas are established as directed using traffic and scene control devices, and the fire fighter performs assigned tasks only in established, protected work areas. 5. Force entry into a structure, given personal protective equipment, tools, and an assignment, so that the tools are used as designed, the barrier is removed, and the opening is in a safe condition and ready for entry. 6. Exit a hazardous area as a team, given vision-obscured conditions, so that a safe haven is found before exhausting the air supply, others are not endangered, and the team integrity is maintained. 7. Set up ground ladders, given single and extension ladders, an assignment, and team members if needed, so that hazards are assessed, the ladder is stable, the angle is correct for climbing, extension ladders are extended to the necessary height with the fly locked, the top is placed against a reliable structural component, and the assignment is accomplished. 8. Attack a passenger vehicle fire operating as a member of a team, given personal protective equipment, attack line, and hand tools, so that hazards are avoided, leaking flammable liquids are identified and controlled, protection from flash fires is maintained, all vehicle compartments are over- hauled, and the fire is extinguished. 9. Extinguish fires in exterior Class A materials, given fires in stacked or piled and small unattached structures or storage containers that can be fought from the exterior, attack lines, hand tools and master stream devices, and an assignment, so that exposures are protected, the spread of fire is stopped, collapse hazards are avoided, water application is effective, the fire is extinguished, and signs of the origin area(s) and arson are preserved. 10. Conduct a search and rescue in a structure operating as a member of a team, given an assignment, obscured vision conditions, personal protective equipment, a flashlight, forcible entry tools, hose lines, and ladders when necessary, so that ladders are correctly placed when used, all assigned areas are searched, all victims are located and remove d, team integrity is maintained, and team members’ safety — including respiratory protection — is not compromised. 11. Extinguish an interior structure fire operating as a member of a team, given an attack line, ladders when needed, personal protective equipment, tools, and an assignment, so that team integrity is maintained, the attack line is deployed for advancement, ladders are correctly placed when used, access is gained into the fire area, effective water application practices are used, the fire is approached correctly, attack techniques facilitate suppression given the level of the fire, hidden fires are located and controlled, the correct body posture is maintained, hazards are recognized and managed, and the fire is brought under control. 12. Perform horizontal ventilation on a structure operating as part of a team, given an assignment, personal protective equipment, ventilation tools, equipment, and ladders, so that the ventilation openings are free of obstructions, tools are used as designed, ladders are correctly placed, ventilation devices are correctly placed, and the structure is cleared of smoke. 13. Perform vertical ventilation on a structure as part of a team, given an assignment, personal protective equipment, ground and roof ladders, and tools, so that ladders are positioned for ventilation, a specified opening is created, all ventilation barriers are removed, structural integrity is not compromised, products of combustion are released from the structure, and the team retreats from the area when ventilation is accomplished. 14. Overhaul a fire scene, given personal protective equipment, attack line, hand tools, a flashlight, and an assignment, so that structural integrity is not compromised, all hidden fires are discovered, fire cause evidence is preserved, and the fire is extinguished. 15. Conserve property as a member of a team, given salvage tools, equipment and an assignment, so that the building and its contents are protected from further damage. 16. Connect a fire department pumper to a water supply as a member of a team, given supply or intake hose, hose tools, and a or static water source, so that connections are tight and water flow is unobstructed. 17. Extinguish incipient Class A, Class B, and Class C fires, given a selection of portable fire extinguishers, so that the correct extinguisher is chosen, the fire is completely extinguished, and correct extinguisher-handling techniques are followed 18. Illuminate the emergency scene, given fire service electrical equipment and an assignment, so that designated areas are illuminated and all equipment is operated within the manufacturer’s listed safety precautions. 19. Turn off building utilities, given tools and an assignment, so that the assignment is safely completed. 20. Tie a knot appropriate for hoisting tool, given personnel protective equipment, tools, ropes, and an assignment, so that the knots used are appropriate for hoisting tools securely and as directed. 21. Demonstrate competency in fireground incident operational skills as determined by state fire training skills testing components. E. Preparedness and Maintenance 1. Clean and check ladders, ventilation equipment, SCBA, ropes, salvage equipment, and hand tools, given cleaning tools, cleaning supplies, and an assignment, so that equipment is clean and maintained according to manufacturer’s or departmental guidelines, maintenance is recorded, and equipment is placed in a ready state or reported otherwise. 2. Clean, inspect, and return fire hose to service, given washing equipment, water, detergent, tools, and replacement gaskets, so that damage is noted and corrected, the hose is clean, and the equipment is placed in a ready state for service. F. Wildland Suppression 1. Clean and check ladders, ventilation equipment, SCBA, ropes, salvage equipment, and hand tools, given cleaning tools, cleaning supplies, and an assignment, so that equipment is clean and maintained according to manufacturer’s or departmental guidelines, maintenance is recorded, and equipment is placed in a ready state or reported otherwise. 2. Maintain assigned personal protective equipment, given the standard equipment issue, so that the equipment is serviceable and available for use on the fireline and defects are recognized and reported to the supervisor. 3. Maintain assigned suppression hand tools and equipment, given tools and equipment and agency maintenance specifications, so that assigned equipment is safely maintained and serviceable and defects are recognized and reported to the supervisor. 4. Assemble and prepare for response, given an assembly location, an assignment, incident location, mode of transportation, and the time requirements, so that arrival at the incident with the required personnel and equipment meets agency guidelines. 5. Recognize hazards and unsafe situations given a wildland or wildland/urban interface fire and the standard safety policies and procedures of the agency, so that the hazard(s) and unsafe condition(s) are promptly communicated to the supervisor and appropriate action is taken. 6. Construct a fireline, given a wildland fire, agency line construction standards, suppression tools, water or other suppression agents, and equipment, so that the fireline conforms to the construction standard. 7. Combat a ground cover fire operating as a member of a team, given protective clothing, SCBA (if needed), hose lines, extinguishers or hand tools, and an assignment, so that threats to property are reported, threats to personal safety are recognized, retreat is quickly accomplished when warranted, and the assignment is completed 8. Secure the fireline, given a wildland fire and suppression tools, water or other suppression agents, and equipment, so that burning materials and unburned fuels that threaten the integrity of the fireline are located and abatement. 9. Describe the methods to reduce the threat of fire exposure to improved properties given a wildland or urban/ interface fire, suppression tools, and equipment so that improvements are protected. 10. Mop up fire area, given a wildland fire, suppression tools, and water or other suppression agents and equipment, so that burning fuels that threaten escape are located and extinguished 11. Patrol the fire area, given a wildland fire, suppression tools, and equipment, so that control of the fire area is maintained. 12. Demonstrate competency in wildland fire suppression as determined by state fire training skills components. G. Hazardous Materials for Fire Fighters 1. Recognize the presence of hazardous materials and the indicators of a hazardous materials incident, given a hazardous materials/WMD incident, the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook or equivalent guide, shipper/manufacturer papers and contacts, material safety data sheets, and an assignment, to correctly identify the materials involved, take personal protective actions, initiate the appropriate notification process, and secure the area. 2. Protect persons, property, and the environment from further harm, given a hazardous materials incident, recognized hazardous materials, fire department standard operating procedures, equipment readily available to personnel, and an assignment, to initiate the appropriate communications process, and secure the area. 3. Perform emergency decontamination procedures, given a hazardous material incident, an individual contaminated by a hazardous material that can be decontaminated by fire fighters in personal protective equipment, equipment readily available to fire fighters, standard operating procedures, and an assignment, to use appropriate personal protective equipment based on the hazard, protect exposures, avoid hazards, decontaminate victims and responders, and identify contaminated items and products of contamination for subsequent control. 4. Perform basic control, containment, and confinement techniques, given a hazardous materials incident, recognized hazardous materials, department standard operating procedures, equipment readily available to personnel, an assignment, and personal protective equipment, to control hazardous materials release, and protect fire fighters from contamination. 5. Demonstrate competency in hazardous materials incident mitigation and/or decontamination as determined by state fire training skills testing components.

VII. Methods of Instruction: Methods may include, but are not limited to: A. Instructor presentations augmented with interactive group assignments B. Instructor led demonstration of manipulative skills followed with student application of skill C. Discussion between instructor and students related to case study of historical incidents D. Daily issue of portable radios as a means of learning appropriate radio transmissions and proper communication skills between Coordinator and cadet officers. E. Instructor demonstration of video creation followed by cadet assignment to produce a training video of a given tool F. Cadet role playing as an engine company member to mitigate simulated emergencies

VIII. Methods of Evaluation and Assignments: A. Methods of evaluation for degree-applicable courses: Essays [ ] Problem-solving assignments (Examples: Math-like problems, diagnosis & repair) [X] Physical skills demonstrations (Examples: Performing arts, equipment operation) [X]

For any course, if "Essays" above is not checked, explain why. The fire academy is specifically designed for the students to learn and perform manipulative skills and along with a significant amount of reading and reading comprehension based on California State Fire Training requirements.

B. Typical graded assignments (methods of evaluation): 1. Student Workbook completion for each categorized block of instruction 2. Manipulative skills testing specific to tool use and application for firefighter 1 certification 3. Block written exams 4. Documentation supporting public education event in which the cadet was the primary speaker 5. Student participation in group assignments 6. Inspections of uniforms and academy issue protective clothing

C. Typical outside of classroom assignments: 1. Reading a. Cadets are assigned multiple reading topics specific to the classroom or drill topics for the week. 2. Writing a. Cadets are expected to submit homework from workbook assignments prior to the given week of classroom or drill instruction b. Cadets submit call narratives, author training bulletins for tool use and submit press releases for a given event. 3. Other a. Documented community service related to career pathway education, such as serve as the primary speaker for a k-12 career event, and volunteer work related to public safety education b. Perform physical fitness (running as group and circuit training rotations) daily for 45 minutes.

IX. Textbooks and Instructional Materials: A. Textbooks/Resources: 1. National Wildland Coordinating Group (2008). L-180 Human Factor in the Wildland Fire Service Student Workbook NWCG. 2. International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) (2013). Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations Workbook (2013/e). Upper Saddle River, NJ Brady Publishing. 3. National Wildland Coordinating Group (2008). Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior National Wildland Coordinating Group. 4. California State Fire Marshall (2007). California State Fire Marshall, Low Angle Rescue Handbook -. 5. 2010 Emergency Response Guidebook (2010). 2010 Emergency Response Guidebook, First Responders -. 6. California Specialized Training Institute (2012). CSTI Hazardous Materials Student Manual CSTI. 7. IFSTA (2013). Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations (6th/e). Upper Saddle River, NJ Brady Publishing. 8. National Wildland Coordinating Group (2003). S-130 Firefighter Training Student Workbook NWCG. 9. National Wildland Coordinating Group (2006). I-200 Basic ICS Student Workbook NWCG. 10. Teie, William (2006). Required Fire's Handbook on Wildland Firefighting, (3rd/e). Deer Valley Press. 11. FIRESCOPE California (2012). Field Operations Guide - FOG Governor's Office of Emergency Services. 12. National Wildland Coordinating Group (2014). Incident Response Pocket Guide National Wildland Coordinating Group. 13. California State Fire Training (2010). Firefighter Safety and Survival California State Fire Training. 14. National Fire Protection Association. NFPA 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/WMD. NFPA , 01-01-2013. 15. National Fire Protection Association. NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications. NFPA , 01-01-2013. 16. National Fire Protection Association. NFPA 1051 Standard for Wildland Professional Qualifications. NFPA , 01-01-2013. B. Other instructional materials: 1. State Fire Training Firefighter 2013 Skill Sheets. 2. Training videos, Post Incident Analysis, Green Sheets - Case Studies, Incident Action Plans (IAP)

X. Minimum Qualifications and Additional Certifications: A. Minimum qualifications: 1. Fire Technology B. Additional certifications: 1. Description of certification requirement: Fire Technology State Registered Instructor 2. Name of statute, regulation, or licensing/certification organization requiring this certification: California State Fire Training

XI. Approval Dates Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 10/10/2018 Board of Trustees Approval Date: 11/13/2018 State Approval Date: Catalog Start Date: Fall 2019

XII. Distance Learning Appendix A. Methods of Instruction Methods may include, but are not limited to: B. Information Transfer Methods may include, but are not limited to: Course ID: 2444