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FIRE 0075 - Wildland Fire Control

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Hours: 54 lecture Description: Principles and techniques of wildland fire prevention, behavior, control, and suppression. Covers legal areas of wildland fire protection, mutual aid, fire investigating and reporting methods, and ecology factors of wildland and urban interface fires. Complies with S-190, Basic Wildland Fire Behavior certification. (CSU-with unit limitation) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Analyze the need for public education programs by reviewing local and national incidents. Determine the strengths and weaknesses of distributing information via mass media. Analyze firefighting tactics and strategies used for containment of wildland and urban interface fires. Support how to use a map and a compass with the proper declination to determine an azimuth, or precise direction, and the distance between the two points. Course Content Outline I. Wildland Fire Behavior A. The Chemistry of Fire B. Factors That Influence Fire Behavior C. Extreme Fire Behavior Conditions D. Predicting Fire Behavior II. Fireline Safety A. Physical Fitness B. Protective Safety Clothing C. Ten Standard Firefighting Safety Orders D. Situations That Shout "Watch Out" E. Common Denominators of Fatality or Injury Fires F. Fireline Hazards III. Fire Prevention A. Fire Prevention Components B. Firesafe C. Debris Burning Standards D. Fire Prevention Inspection E. Fire Investigation IV. Fire Extinguishment Methods A. Use of Water B. Class A Foams C. Compressed Air Foam Systems D. Wetting Agents E. Fireline Construction F. Use of Fire V. Initial Attack Strategy and Tactics A. Dispatch Information B. Enroute to the Fire C. Size-up and Reporting D. Incident Action Plan E. Initial Attack Strategies F. Mop-Up G. Major Fire Operations VI. Incident Command System A. ICS Organization B. Use of ICS VII. Fireground Communications A. Basic Radio Theory B. Radio Equipment C. Use of Radio Equipment VIII. Use of Engine Companies A. Mobile Attack B. Fire Hose, Fittings, Nozzles and Accessories C. Hydraulics D. Hose Lays E. Use of Hand Tools F. Power Tools G. Firing Tools IX. Use of Aircraft A. Tactical Support B. Limitations to Air Operations C. Airtankers D. Helicopters E. Air Attack F. Tactical Use of Aircraft X. Use of Handcrews and Bulldozers A. Types B. Production Rates C. Classifications of Bulldozers D. Bulldozer Safety Zone XI. Wildland/Urban Firefighting Strategy and Tactics A. Special Conditions B. Initial Actions C. Action Plan D. Firefighting Tactical Situations XII. Map Reading A. Geographic Coordinates B. Scale and Distance C. Elevation and Relief D. Slope or Grade E. Contour Maps F. Map Symbols XIII. Firefighting Situations Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Analyze the three principal environmental elements affecting wildland fire behavior; 2. Evaluate how fitness impacts productivity, safety, and injury prevention and the importance of managing emotional stress; 3. Define safety hazards associated with wildland firefighting, including environmental, biological and mechanical hazards; 4. Evaluate the components included in a wildland fire prevention program; 5. Analyze the considerations for fireline placement on a wildland fire; 6. Rank the six priorities by order of importance, in developing a wildland fire incident action plan; 7. Justify the need for a management system to be used at emergency incidents and describe how the Incident Command System can be effectively applied; 8. Define "cloning" and explain the importance of cloning a portable radio for wildland fire incidents; 9. Compare and contrast the standard types of equipment used on wildland fire incidents; 10. Examine the seven tasks that engines can be utilized for during a wildland fire incident; 11. Discuss considerations for implementing tactical use of aircraft; 12. Evaluate seven factors and/or behaviors that can impact the effectiveness and "production rate" of hand crews; 13. Analyze firefighting tactics and strategy used for containment of wildland and urban interface fires; 14. Define the three attack modes that can be utilized for structure protection; and 15. Discuss how to use a map and a compass with the proper declination to determine an azimuth, or precise direction, and the distance between the two points. Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Problem Solving Examinations Reports Reading Assignments 1. Read the chapter in the textbook on wildland fire behavior and complete the provided chart on fire behavior potential when related to relative humidity, 1-hour and 10-hour fuel moisture. 2. Read the chapter in the text on "Use of Aircraft," and be prepared to discuss in class the recommended procedures for evading an imminent retardant drop within your specific location. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Given a wildland fire scenario, establish an effective ICS organization to manage the initial phase of the incident. 2. Complete provided exercises in calculation of probabilities, fire spread rates/perimeters by time. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.