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FIR 3312 Fire Ground Tactics

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FIR 3312 Fire Ground Tactics
psy 3019 history and systems of psychology

Description

Examines strategies and tactics from the incident commander’s viewpoint. Students are challenged with decision making through a variety of occupancies as they utilize basic firefighting procedures and considerations from today’s fire service. In addition, scenarios and other assessments utilize simulation software to connect scenarios and decision making to the students’ communities and departments.

Outcomes

  1. Interpret the SimsUshare software to create and explain a scenario using the software.
  2. Identify and explain the basics of Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) relating to command and control.
  3. Identify and analyze all components of dwelling and structure fires for safe entry and control.
  4. Describe how fire behavior and building construction affect situational, strategic decision-making.
  5. Apply strategic considerations to the operations and elements of a fire incident.
  6. Summarize strategic considerations of first responders to the scene of a fire.
  7. Identify and utilize key components of operational safety to formulate successful strategic planning.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Fireground strategies (Rev: 3rd ed.)

Publisher: PennWell (2015)

Author: Avillo, A.

ISBN: 9781593703530

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at [email protected]