STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Describe and discuss the components of the history and philosophy of the modern day fire service.

 II.     Analyze the basic components of fire as a chemical reaction, the major phases of fire, and examine the main factors that influence fire spread and fire behavior.

 III.    Differentiate between fire service training and education; fire protection certificate program and a fire service degree program; and explain the value of education in the fire service.

 IV.     List and describe the major organizations that provide emergency response service and illustrate how they interrelate.

 V.      Identify fire protection and emergency-service careers in both the public and in the private sector.

 VI.     Synthesize the role of national, state and local support organizations in fire protection and emergency services.

 VII.    Discuss and describe the scope, purpose, and organizational structure of fire and emergency services.

 VIII.   Describe the common types of fire and emergency services facilities, equipment, and apparatus.

 IX.     Compare and contrast effective management concepts for various emergency situations.

 X       Identify and explain the components of fire prevention including code enforcement, public information, and public and private fire protection systems.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Careers in the Fire Protection/Emergency Services

         A.      Opportunities/Private, Industrial, Local, Municipal, State and Federal

         B.      Pay, Hours of Duty, Benefits, Promotion and Retirement Qualifications

         C.      Work Ethics and Human Relations Education and Training

                 1.      Certificates

                 2.      Degrees

         D.      Selection Process

 II.     History

         A.      Evolution of the Fire Protection

         B.      The U.S. Fire Problem:  Life and Property

 III.    Fire Prevention and Public Fire Education

         A.      Fire Investigation

         B.      Code Enforcement

         C.      Public Education

 IV.     Scientific Terminology

         A.      Fire Behavior

         B.      Flammability and Characteristics of Solids, Liquids and Gases.

 V.      Building Design and Construction

 VI.     Fire Detection and Suppression Systems

 VII.    The Role of Public and Private Support Organizations

         A.      Local

         B.      State

         C.      Federal and National

         D.      International

 VIII.   Fire and Emergency Services Equipment and Facilities

 IX.     Management

         A.      Emergency Operations

         B.      Organizational Structure of Fire and Emergency Services