Departmental Course Syllabus
Department:
Protective Services / Fire Science Revision
Date: 11/25/07
Course
Number and Title: FIRS 1423 Firefighter
Certification V
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 ropes and knots, rescue procedures and techniques, and
hazardous materials. This is the fifth 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
1407, FIRS 1413, FIRS 1429, FIRS 1433, KINE 1104
III.
Text:
Essentials of Fire Fighting, current edition,
Essentials workbook
IV.
Instruction will consist of:
Lecture, class discussion, audiovisuals, group
work, research and reading
V.
Course Content:
The
student will be introduced to the following subjects: Ropes and knots and their
care and use
Rescue procedures and techniques
Hazardous Materials
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 and demonstrate proper rescue techniques to include
search, removal, and packing of victims; describe and demonstrate life safety,
harnesses, repelling, and vehicle extrication; describe and demonstrate various
parts of the rope, various knots, and their uses; identify definitions of
hazardous materials and describe incident management of hazardous materials.
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
SCANS
Competencies Link: (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: The course grade will be
based on the following distribution:
Quizzes
25%
Workbook/workbook test 35%
Major exams 40%
Practical P/F
90%
to 100% = A
80% to 89.99% = B
70% to 79.99% = C
Below 70% = Failing
C. Instructor
Requirements: SEE THE
VIII.
College Policies:
A.
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,
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.
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
NOTE: ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE