Departmental Course Syllabus
Department:
Protective Services/Fire
Science Revision
Date: 11/25/07
Course
Number and Title: FIRS 1407
Firefighter Certification II
Credit
Hours: Lecture: 4 Hours Lab: 3
Hours Credit Hours: 4 Hours
Instructor: TBA
Office:
CAC 136 Phone
Number: (210) 733-2887 FAX:
(210) 733-2889
Email: TBA Web
Address: http://www.accd.edu/sac/protserv/fire
I.
Catalog Description:
This
course is the study of basic principles and skill development in handling
fire service hose and ladders. Topics will include the distributions system of
water supply basic building construction, and emergency service communication,
procedures, and equipment. This is the second in a series of courses in
preparation for certification a. a basic firefighter.
II.
Pre-requisites, co-requisites and
other requirements:
Co- requisites: FIRS 1301, FIRS
1319, FIRS 1413, FIRS 1423, FIRS 1429, FIRS 1433, KINE 1104
III.
Text:
Essentials of Firefighting, 3rd Edition, IFSTA Manuals for Streams and Hydraulics
IV.
Instruction will consist of:
Lecture, Demonstration, and Practical Application
V.
Course Content:
The students will be introduced to the following subjects:
Handling of fire service hose and ladders
Distribution system of water supply
Basic building construction
Emergency service communications, procedures, and equipment
VI.
Learning Outcomes and Performance
Objectives with their methods of measurement as used to determine the students’
mastery of those outcomes.
The student will describe hose construction, care,
maintenance, and testing; demonstrate hose rolls, drags, carries, and loads;
identify the principles of ladder construction, care and testing; identify the
types of water distribution systems and demonstrate proficiency in water supply
operations; list the types of construction and building material hazards that
affect firefighter safety; state the procedures of receiving alarms, and
identify alarm devices, equipment, and radio procedures
Learning
Outcome:
Performance Objectives/Method(s) of
measurement for each objective:
The student will be evaluated based on his or her overall average from quizzes, workbook and workbook tests, major examinations, and skills performance as mandated by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection
SCAN COMPETENCIES: (SCANS COMPETENCIES are only required for
courses which are a part of an AAS degree plan.)
The know-how identified by SCANS is made up of five competencies and a three-part foundation of skills and personal qualities needed for solid job performance. The rating level ranges from 1 (low) to 5 (high). Click the SCANS COMPETENCIES link to access it.
VII.
Course requirements and grade
computation.
A. College
Requirements:
A written, comprehensive final
examination, not to exceed two and one-half hours in length, shall be given at
the end of each semester for each course at the regularly scheduled time. Any
exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the appropriate dean.
Other examinations are given at the discretion of the instructor.
A student who must be absent from a final
examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the
examination. A student absent without permission from a final examination is
graded “F.” Postponed examinations result in a grade of “I.” The final exam
must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end of the semester or the
grade automatically becomes an “F.” (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty
Handbook - January 1995)
B. Departmental Requirement: Course grade will be based on the following distribution:
Quizzes:
25% 90% to 100% = A
Workbooks/Tests: 35% 80% to
89.9% = B
Major Tests: 40% 70% to
79.9% = C
Practical: P/F Below 70% = F
C. Instructor
Requirements: See the
A.
San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race,
religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to
access, employment programs or services.
B. Students
are urged not to bring children to either a class or a lab. Minors under the
age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus. College Academic
Council - April, 1998
C. ADA
Statement: “As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is needed contact
the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, CAC 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.
D.
A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to
emergencies. If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event
of a building evacuation, notify Disability Support Services, Chance Academic
Center 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.
E. Academic
Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting
in an academic penalty or disciplinary
penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not
limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional
information refer to the “Student Code of Conduct” in the San Antonio College Bulletin.
F. Students
are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular phones,
etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories and the library. College
Academic Council, 01/ 2000.
G. San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular
and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories, day and/or evening, is
required. A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed.
Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism. The
instructor establishes the policy with regard to each.
Absences of each student are recorded without exception. The counting of absences begins on the first day of class. A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a 16-week semester may be dropped by the instructor. If a student is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will record a grade of “W’ (withdraw). It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the withdrawals have been submitted.
H.
San Antonio College is a smoke
free campus.
I.
ACCD DPS Emergency Phone Numbers:
ACCD DPS Emergency Phone (210) 222-0911
ACCD DPS General Phone (210) 208-8099
ACCD DPS Weather Phone (210) 208-8189 (For information on college
closures)
J. Students must also abide by the policies, procedures, and rules set forth in the “Student Code of Conduct” and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin. www.accd.edu/sa/sacmain/schedule/SAC_Bulletin_05-06.pdf
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