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FireLearn User and Instructor Guide

FireLearn students and instructors alike can find everything they need to know in the FireLearn User and Instructor Guide. Students can learn about course features, how to logon, how to take notes, where to turn for help, and much more. Instructors can find helpful administrative tips and advice, information on course evaluations, details on training group management, and other helpful features.

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The History and Orientation of the Fire Service Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

The History and Orientation of the Fire Service Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe changes in the fire department from the colonial days to the present.
• Describe the four basic principles of organization of the fire department.
• Define the chain of command as it applies to a fire department.
• List the different types of fire department companies and describe their functions.
• Describe the roles of fire fighters within the fire department.
• Describe the fire department's regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures, and how they apply to the fire fighter.
• Locate information in departmental documents and standard operating procedures.
• Define the roles and responsibilities of Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II.
• List five guidelines for successful fire fighter training.

Fire Qualifications and Safety Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Discuss the educational, age, medical, physical fitness, and emergency medical care requirements for becoming a fire fighter.
• Describe how standards and procedures, personnel, training, and equipment are related to the prevention of fire fighter injuries and deaths.
• List safety precautions you need to take during training, during emergency responses, at emergency incidents, at the fire station, and outside your workplace.
• Describe the protection provided by personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Explain the importance of standards for PPE.
• Describe the limitations of PPE.
• Describe how to properly maintain PPE.
• Describe how the hazards for smoke and other toxic environments.
• Explain why respiratory protection is needed in the fire service.
• Describe the differences between open-circuit breathing apparatus and closed-circuit breathing apparatus.
• Describe the limitations associated with self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• List and describe the major components of SCBA.
• Explain the skip-breathing technique.
• Explain the safety precautions you should remember when using SCBA.
• Describe the importance of daily, monthly, and annual SCBA inspections.
• Explain the procedures for refilling SCBA cylinders.
• List the steps for donning a complete PPE ensemble.

After completing this module, students will be able to perform the following skills:

• Don approved personal protective clothing.
• Doff approved personal protective clothing.
• Don an SCBA from a seat-mounted bracket.
• Don an SCBA from a side-mounted compartment.
• Don an SCBA from a storage case using the over-the-head method.
• Don an SCBA from a storage case using the coat method.
• Don a face piece.
• Doff an SCBA.
• Perform daily SCBA inspections.
• Perform monthly SCBA inspections.
• Replace an SCBA cylinder.
• Clean and sanitize and SCBA.

Fire Service Communications Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the roles of the telecommunicator and dispatch.
• Describe how to receive an emergency call.
• Describe how to initiate a response.
• Describe fire department radio communications.
• Describe radio codes.
• Describe emergency traffic and emergency evacuation signals.
• Define the content requirements for basic incident reports.
• Define how to obtain necessary information, required coding procedures, and the consequences of incomplete and inaccurate reports.
• Describe fire department procedures for answering nonemergency business and personal telephone calls.

After completing this module, students will be able to perform the following skills:

• Transmit and receive messages via the fire department radio.
• Complete a basic incident report accurately and completely.
• Operate and answer a fire station telephone.

Incident Management Systems Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the characteristics of the incident management system.
• Explain the organization of the incident managemetn system.
• Function wtihin an assigned role wihtin the incident management system.
• Organize an dcoordinate an incident management system unitl command is transfered.
• Transfer command within an incident mangement system.
  

Fire Behavior Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Discuss the fire tetrahedron.
• Identify the physical states of matter in which fuels are found.
• Describe the methods of heat transfer.
• Define the flash point, flame point, and ignition temperature as they relate to liquid fuel fires.
• Define the relationship of vapor density and flammability limits to gas fuel fires.
• Define Class A, B, C, D, and K fires.
• Describe the phases of fire.
• Describe the characteristics of an interior structure fire.
• Describe rollover and flashover.
• Describe backdrafts.
• Describe the principles of thermal layering within a structure.
  

Building Construction Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the characteristics of the following building materials: masonry, concrete, steel, glass, gypsum board, and wood.
• List the characteristics of each of the following types of building construction: fire-resistive construction, noncombustible construction, ordinary construction, heavy timber construction, and wood-frame construction.
• Describe how each of the five types of building construction react to fire.
• Describe the function of each of the following building components: foundations, floors, ceilings, roofs, trusses, walls, doors, windows, interior finishes, and floor coverings.

Portable Fire Extinguishers Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• State the primary purposes of fire extinguishers.
• Define Class A fires.
• Define Class B fires.
• Define Class C fires.
• Define Class K fires.
• Explain the classification and rating system for fire extinguishers.
• Describe the types of agents used in fire extinguishers.
• Describe the types of operating systems in fire extinguishers.
• Describe the basic steps of fire extinguisher operation.
• Explain the basic steps of inspecting, maintaining, recharging, and hydrostatic testing of fire extinguishers.
  

Fire Fighter Tools and Equipment Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the general purposes of tools and equipment.
• Describe the safety considerations for the use of tools and equipment.
• Describe why it is important to use tools and equipment effectively.
• Describe why it is important for you to know where tools are stored.
• List and describe tools and equipment that are used for rotating.
• List and describe tools and equipment that are used for pushing or pulling.
• List and describe tools and equipment that are used for prying or spreading.
• List and describe tools and equipment that are used for striking.
• List and describe tools and equipment that are used for cutting
• Describe the tools used in response and scene size-up activities.
• Describe the tools used in forcible entry.
• Describe the tools used during an interior attack.
• Describe the tools used in search-and-rescue operations.
• Describe ventilation tools.
• Describe the hand tools needed during an overhaul assignment.
• Describe the importance of properly maintaining tools and equipment.
• Describe how to clean and inspect hand tools.
• Describe how to maintain power plants and power tools.
  

Ropes and Knots Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the differences between life safety rope and utility rope.
• List the three most common synthetic fiber ropes used for fire department operations.
• Describe the construction of a kernmantle rope.
• Describe how to clean and check ropes.
• Describe how to record rope maintenance.
• List the reasons for placing a life safety rope out of service.
• Describe the knot types and their usage in the fire service.
• Describe how to tie safety, half hitch, clove hitch, figure eight, figure eight on a bight, figure eight with a follow-through, bowline, and sheet bend or Becket bend knots.
• Describe the types of knots to use for given tools, ropes, or situations.
• Describe hoisting methods for tools and equipment.

After completing this module, students will be able to perform the following skills:

• Place a life safety rope into a rope bag.
• Tie the following knots:
  • Safety (overhand)
  • Half hitch
  • Clove hitch
  • Figure eight
  • Figure eight on a bight
  • Figure eight with a follow-through
  • Bowline
  • Sheet bend or Becket bend
• Hoist the following tools using the correct knots:
  • Axe
  • Pike pole
  • Ladder
  • Charged hose line
  • Uncharged hose line
  • Exhaust fan
    

Response and Size-Up Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe your role in assuring safe and efficient response to an emergency scene.
• Describe how to ride an emergency vehicle safely.
• Describe how to dismount an emergency vehicle safely.
• Describe how to shut off utilities.
• Define and describe size-up.
• Mount an apparatus safely.
• Dismount an apparatus safely.
  

Forcible Entry Online

Ladders Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• List and describe the parts of a ladder.
• Describe the different types of ladders.
• Describe how to clean and insepct ladders.
• Describe the hazards with ladders.
• Describe how to deploy a ladder.
• Describe how to work on a ladder.

After completing this module, students will be able to perform the following skills:

• One-fire fighter carry
• Two-fire fighter shoulder carry
• Three-fire fighter shoulder carry
• Two-fire fighter suitcase carry
• Three-fire fighter suitcase carry
• Three-fighter flat carry
• Four-fire fighter flat carry
• Three-fire fighter flat-shoulder carry
• Four-fire fighter flat-shoulder carry
• One-fire fighter rung raise for ladders under 14’
• One-fire fighter rung raise for ladders over 14’
• Two-fire fighter rung raise
• Three-fire fighter rung raise
• Tie the halyard
• Climb a ladder
• Work from a ladder
• Deploy a roof ladder

 

Search and Rescue Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Define search and rescue.
• Describe the importance of scene size-up in search and rescue.
• Describe search techniques.
• Describe the primary search.
• Describe search patterns.
• Describe the secondary search.
• Describe how to ensure fire fighter safety during a search.
• Describe ladder rescue techniques.
• Demonstrate the one-person walking assist.
• Demonstrate the two-person walking assist.
• Demonstrate the two-person extremity carry.
• Demonstrate the two-person seat carry.
• Demonstrate the two-person chair carry.
• Demonstrate the cradle-in-arms carry.
• Demonstrate the clothes drag.
• Demonstrate the blanket drag.
• Demonstrate the webbing sling drag.
• Demonstrate the fire fighter drag.
• Demonstrate the the one-person emergency drag from a vehicle.
• Demonstrate the long blackboard rescue.
• Demonstrate rescuing a conscious person from a window.
• Demonstrate rescuing an unconscious person from a window.
• Demonstrate rescuing an unconscious person child or small adult from a window.
• Demonstrate rescuing a large adult from a window.
  

Ventilation Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Define ventilation as it relates to fire suppression activities.
• List the effects of properly performed ventilation on fire and fire suppression activities.
• Describe how fire behavior principles affect ventilation.
• Describe how building construction features within a structure affect ventilation.
• List the principles, advantages, limitations, and effects of natural ventilation.
• List the principles, advantages, limitations, and effects of horizontal ventilation.
• List the principles, advantages, limitations, and effects of mechanical ventilation.
• List the principles, advantages, limitations, and effects of negative-pressure and positive-pressure ventilation.
• List the principles, advantages, limitations, and effects of hydraulic ventilation.
• List the principles, advantages, limitations, and effects of vertical ventilation.
• List safety precautions for ventilating roofs.
• List the basic indicators of roof collapse.
• Explain the role of ventilation in the prevention of backdraft and flashover.
• Break glass with a hand tool.
• Break a window with a ladder.
• Break windows on upper floors using the Halligan toss.
• Establish negative-pressure ventilation.
• Establish positive-pressure ventilation.
• Sound a roof.
• Operate a power saw.
• Perform a rectangular cut.
• Perform a louver cut.
• Perform a triangular cut.
• Perform a peak cut.
• Perform a trench cut.
  

Water Supply Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe how to prevent water hammers.
• Describe how a hose is constructed.
• Describe the types of hoses used in the fire service.
• Describe how to clean and maintain a hose.
• Describe how to inspect a hose.
• Describe how to roll a hose.
• Describe how to lay a supply line.
• Describe how to load a hose.
• Describe how to connect a hose to a water supply.
• Describe how to carry and advance a hose.
• Describe the types and designs of nozzles.
• Describe pressure effects and flow capabilities of nozzles.
• Describe how foam works.
• List the types of foam.
• Describe how to make foam.
• Describe how to apply foam.

After completing this module, students will be able to perform the following skills:

• Replace the swivel gasket.
• Perform the one-fire fighter foot-tilt method of coupling a fire hose.
• Perform the two-fire fighter method for coupling a fire hose.
• Perform the one-fire fighter knee-press method of uncoupling a fire hose.
• Perform the two-fire fighter stiff-arm method.
• Uncouple a hose with spanners.
• Connect two lines with damaged coupling.
• Clean hoses.
• Mark a defective hose.
• Perform the straight hose roll.
• Perform the single donut hose roll.
• Perform the twin donut hose roll.
• Perform the forward lay.
• Perform the four-way hydrant valve.
• Perform the reverse lay.
• Perform a split hose lay.
• Perform a flat hose load.
• Perform a horseshoe load.
• Perform an accordion hose load.
• Attach a soft suction hose to a fire hydrant.
• Attach a hard suction hose to a fire hydrant.
• Load the minuteman hose load.
• Advance the minuteman hose load.
• Loading the preconnected flat load.
• Advance the preconnected flat hose load.
• Load the triple layer hose load.
• Advance the triple layer hose load.
• Unload and advance the wyed lines.
• Perform a working hose drag.
• Perform a shoulder carry.
• Advance an accordion load.
• Advance a hose line up a stairway.
• Advance a hose line down a stairway.
• Advance an uncharged hose line up a ladder.
• Use a hose stream from a ladder.
• Connect to a standpipe system.
• Advance from a standpipe.
• Replace a hose section.
• Drain a hose and carry.
• Operate a smooth bore nozzle.
• Operate a fog nozzle.
• Place a foam line in service.
• Perform the sweep method of applying foam.
• Perform the bankshot method of applying foam.
• Perform the rain-down method of applying foam.
  

ire Hose, Nozzles, Streams, and Foam Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe how to prevent water hammers.
• Describe how a hose is constructed.
• Describe the types of hoses used in the fire service.
• Describe how to clean and maintain a hose.
• Describe how to inspect a hose.
• Describe how to roll a hose.
• Describe how to lay a supply line.
• Describe how to load a hose.
• Describe how to connect a hose to a water supply.
• Describe how to carry and advance a hose.
• Describe the types and designs of nozzles.
• Describe pressure effects and flow capabilities of nozzles.
• Describe how foam works.
• List the types of foam.
• Describe how to make foam.
• Describe how to apply foam
• Replace the swivel gasket.
• Perform the one-fire fighter foot-tilt method of coupling a fire hose.
• Perform the two-fire fighter method for coupling a fire hose.
• Perform the one-fire fighter knee-press method of uncoupling a fire hose.
• Perform the two-fire fighter stiff-arm method.
• Uncouple a hose with spanners.
• Connect two lines with damaged coupling.
• Clean hoses.
• Mark a defective hose.
• Perform the straight hose roll.
• Perform the single donut hose roll.
• Perform the twin donut hose roll.
• Perform the forward lay.
• Perform the four-way hydrant valve.
• Perform the reverse lay.
• Perform a split hose lay.
• Perform a flat hose load.
• Perform a horseshoe load.
• Perform an accordion hose load.
• Attach a soft suction hose to a fire hydrant.
• Attach a hard suction hose to a fire hydrant.
• Load the minuteman hose load.
• Advance the minuteman hose load.
• Loading the preconnected flat load.
• Advance the preconnected flat hose load.
• Load the triple layer hose load.
• Advance the triple layer hose load.
• Unload and advance the wyed lines.
• Perform a working hose drag.
• Perform a shoulder carry.
• Advance an accordion load.
• Advance a hose line up a stairway.
• Advance a hose line down a stairway.
• Advance an uncharged hose line up a ladder.
• Use a hose stream from a ladder.
• Connect to a standpipe system.
• Advance from a standpipe.
• Replace a hose section.
• Drain a hose and carry.
• Operate a smooth bore nozzle.
• Operate a fog nozzle.
• Place a foam line in service.
• Perform the sweep method of applying foam.
• Perform the bankshot method of applying foam.
• Perform the rain-down method of applying foam.
  

Fire Fighter Survival Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the procedure for making an appropriate risk-benefit analysis.
• Describe the procedures for the personnel accountability system.
• Describe the role of the rapid intervention crew (RIC).
• Define self-rescue techniques.
• Describe how to conserve SCBA air supply.
• Describe the critical incident stress management process.
   

Fire Fighter Survival Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the procedure for making an appropriate risk-benefit analysis.
• Describe the procedures for the personnel accountability system.
• Describe the role of the rapid intervention crew (RIC).
• Define self-rescue techniques.
• Describe how to conserve SCBA air supply.
• Describe the critical incident stress management process.
   

Salvage and Overhaul Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the safety precautions that need to be considered when performing salvage.
• List the tools that are used for salvage.
• Describe how fire fighters can limit losses from smoke and heat.
• Describe the steps needed to protect building contents using a salvage cover.
• Describe some general steps that can be taken to limit water damage.
• Describe the steps needed to stop the flow of water from activated sprinkler heads.
• Describe overhaul.
• List the safety concerns that must be addressed to ensure safety for fire fighters performing overhaul.
• Describe how to preserve structural integrity during overhaul.
• List the tools that are used for overhaul.
• Describe the importance of adequate lighting at the fire scene and in the fire building.
• Perform the one fire fighter salvage cover fold.
• Perform the two fire fighter salvage cover fold.
• Fold and roll a salvage cover.
• Perform a one-person salvage cover roll.
• Perform a shoulder toss.
• Perform a balloon toss.
• Stop water from a sprinkler head using a sprinkler stop.
• Stop water from a sprinkler head using sprinkler wedges.
• Close and open main control valve (outside screw-and-yoke).
• Close and open main control valve (post-indicator).
• Construct a water chute.
• Construct a water catch-all.
• Open a ceiling to check for fire with a pike pole.
• Open an interior wall.
• Inspect and run a generator.
  

 

Fire Fighter Rehabilitation Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Define emergency incident rehabilitation.
• Describe why fire fighters need emergency incident rehabilitation.
• List and describe the types of extended fire incidents where fire fighters need emergency incident rehabilitation.
• Describe the seven functions of a rehabilitation center.
• List four parts of revitalization.
• Describe the seven functions of a rehabilitation center.
• List four parts of revitalization.
• Describe the types of fluids that are well suited for fire fighters to drink during emergency incident rehabilitations.
• Describe the types of food that are well suited for fire fighters to eat during emergency incident rehabilitation.
• Describe the personal responsibilities related to emergency incident rehabiliation.

Fire Fighter Rehabilitation Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Define emergency incident rehabilitation.
• Describe why fire fighters need emergency incident rehabilitation.
• List and describe the types of extended fire incidents where fire fighters need emergency incident rehabilitation.
• Describe the seven functions of a rehabilitation center.
• List four parts of revitalization.
• Describe the seven functions of a rehabilitation center.
• List four parts of revitalization.
• Describe the types of fluids that are well suited for fire fighters to drink during emergency incident rehabilitations.
• Describe the types of food that are well suited for fire fighters to eat during emergency incident rehabilitation.
• Describe the personal responsibilities related to emergency incident rehabiliation.

Wildland and Ground Fires Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Define the terms wildland and ground fire.
• Define light fuels, heavy fuels, subsurface fuels, surface fuels, and aerial fuels.
• Describe how weather factors and topography influence the growth of wildland fires.
• Define the parts of a wildland and ground fire.
• Describe how wildland and ground fires can be suppressed.
• List the hazards associated with wildland and ground fire fighting.
• Describe the personal protective equipment needed for wildland fire fighting.
• Explain the problems created by the wildland urban interface.

 

Fire Suppression Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe offensive versus defensive operations.
• Describe how to operate hose lines.
• Describe how to attach an interior structure fire.
• Describe exposure protection.
• Describe how to attach a vehicle fire.
• Describe how to extinguish a flammable gas cylinder fire.
• Describe a BLEVE.
• Describe how to attack fires involving electricity.
• Apply water using the direct attack.
• Apply water using an indirect attack.
• Apply water using the combination attack.
• Use a large handline using the one-fire fighter method.
• Use a large handline line using the two-fire fighter method.
• Operate deck guns.
• Operate portable monitors.
• Locate and suppress interior wall and subfloor fires.
• Extinguish a fire in a flammable gas cylinder.

Preincident Planning Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Conduct a preincident survey.
• Prepare an accurate sketch of diagram.
• Obtain the required occupancy information.
• Note any items of concern regarding occupancy.

Fire and Emergency Medical Care Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe how the delivery of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) fits into the mission of the fire department.
• Describe how EMS delivery can be a customer service issue.
• Distinguish between basic life support and advanced life support.
• Identify the skills performed by basic life support EMS.
• Define the two levels of EMS training within basic life support.
• Define the two levels of EMS training within advanced life support.
• Explain why EMS can work well within a fire department.
• Differentiate a combination EMS system from a fire department EMS system.
• List three groups that interact with an EMS provider.

Vehicle Rescue and Extrication Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe vehicle anatomy.
• List the hazards involved in responding to an emergency scene.
• List the hazards to look for when arriving on the scene of a vehicle extrication situation.
• Describe cribbing.
• Describe the extrication tools that are used for stabilizing, bending, cutting, and disassembling.
• Describe how to gain access to the victim.
• Break tempered glass with a spring-loaded punch.

 

Assisting Special Rescue Teams Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Define the types of special rescues encountered by fire fighters.
• Describe the steps of a special rescue.
• Describe the general procedures at a special rescue scene.
• Describe how to safely approach and assist at a vehicle or machinery rescue incident.
• Describe how to safely approach and assist at a confined space rescue incident.
• Describe how to safely approach and assist at a structural collapse rescue incident.
• Describe how to safely approach and assist at a water or ice rescue incident.
• Describe how to safely approach and assist at a wilderness search and rescue incident.
• Describe how to safely approach and assist at a hazardous materials rescue incident.
• Describe how to safely respond to an elevator or escalator rescue.

Hazardous Materials: Overview Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Define a hazardous material.
• Describe the different levels of hazardous materials training: Awareness, Operations, and Technician.
• Understand the laws that govern hazardous material response activities.
• Explain the difference between hazardous materials incidents and other emergencies.
• Explain the need for a planned response to a hazardous materials incident.

Hazardous Materials: Properties and Effects Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe state of matter, physical and chemical change, boiling point, flash point, ignition temperature, flammable range, vapor density, vapor pressure, specific gravity, water solubility, corrosivity, and toxic products of combustion.
• Describe alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, and neutrons.
• Describe hazard, exposure, contamination, and secondary contamination.
• Describe nerve agents, blister agents, choking agents, and irritants.
• Describe the routes of exposure for humans.

Hazardous Materials: Implementing a Response Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe how to contact the proper authorities.
• Describe how to plan an initial response.
• Describe how to estimate the size and scope of the incident.
• Describe how to identify a resource for determining the size of an endangered area.
• Describe resources available for determining the concentrations of a released hazardous material.
• Initiate an incident management system (MIS) for hazardous materials incidents.
• Identify considerations for determining the location of the command post.

Hazardous Materials: Scene Safety and Control Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe hazardous materials personal protective equipment.
• Identify the purpose, advantages, and limitations of: structural fire-fighting protective clothing, high temperature-protective
• lothing, chemical-protective clothing, liquid splash-protective clothing, and vapor-protective clothing.
• Discuss respiratory protection in a hazardous materials incident.
• Describe the levels of hazardous materials personal protective equipment.
• Identify skin-contact hazards encountered at hazardous materials incidents.
• Describe the safety precautions to be observed, including those for heat and clod stress, when approaching and working at hazardous materials incidents.
• Describe the safety precautions to be observed, including those for heat and cold stress, when approaching and working at hazardous materials incidents.
• Describe the physical capabilities required and limitations of personnel working in personal protective equipment.
• Describe techniques used to isolate hazard areas and deny entry.
• Describe the importance of the buddy system and back-up personnel.

Hazardous Materials: Response Priorities and Actions Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Discuss search and rescue missions at hazardous materials incidents.
• Discuss exposure protection.
• Discuss defensive control activities.

Hazardous Materials: Decontamination Techniques Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe how the potential for secondary contamination determines the need for emergency decontamination.
• Identify the types of decontamination.
• Identify emergency decontamination procedures.
• Identify where and how decontamination takes place.
• Perform decontamination at a hazardous materials incident.

Mass Casualty and Terrorism Awareness Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the threat posed by terrorism.
• Identify potential terrorist targets in your jurisdiction.
• Describe the dangers posed by explosive devices.
• Describe the difference between chemical and biological agents.
• Describe the danger posed by radiological incidents.
• Describe the need for decontamination of exposed victims and response personnel.

 

Fire Prevention and Public Education Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Assist during a fire safety survey of a residential occupancy.
• Conduct a fire station tour.

Fire Protection, Suppression, and Detection Systems Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Explain why all fire fighters should have a basic understanding of fire protection systems.
• Describe the basic components and functions of a fire alarm system.
• Describe the basic types of fire alarm initiation devices and where each type is most suitable.
• Describe the fire department's role in resetting fire alarms.
• Explain the different ways that fire alarms may be transmitted to the fire department.
• Identify the four different types of sprinkler heads.
• Identify the different styles of indicating valves.
• Describe the operation and application of the following types of automatic sprinkler systems: Wet-pipe system, Dry-pipe system, Preaction system, Deluge system.
• Describe when and how water is shut off to a building's sprinkler system and how to stop water at a single sprinkler head.
• Describe the differences between commercial and residential sprinkler systems.
• Identify the three types of standpipes and the differences among them.
• Describe two problems that fire fighters could encounter when using a standpipe in a high-rise.
• Identify the hazards that specialized extinguishing systems can pose to responding fire fighters.

Fire Cause Determination Online

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the role and relationship of the fire fighter to criminal investigators and insurance investigators.
• Differentiate accidental fires from incendiary fires.
• Describe the point of origin.
• Define the chain of custody.
• Describe demonstrative, direct, and circumstantial evidence.
• Describe techniques for preserving fire cause evidence.
• Describe the observations fire fighters should make during fireground operations.
• Describe the steps needed to secure a property.
• Explain the importance of protecting a fire scene