Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NYCF-0048
Organization's ID:
FGO 250
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
5 days (40 Hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Fire Protection Technology or Fire Science
Description

Objective:

To prepare students to perform the functions of a Battalion Firefighter.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Processing and distributing department reports
  • Safely respond to and from incidents
  • Organize required information
  • Communicate effectively on the department radios
  • Provide critical information to the incident commander
  • Properly identify the various building types
  • Gather and record information required information for fire reports
  • Balance daily staffing issues including hiring of needed overtime firefighters
  • Compose fire reports
  • Give accurate and complete preliminary and progress reports
  • Operate department communication devices
  • Properly size up fires and other emergency incidents
  • Function as an integral part of the incident command team
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
Supplemental Materials