FIRE 0177. All-Risk Command Operations for Company Officers - CO 2D
Unit: 1.5
Prerequisite: Completion of California State Firefighter II educational requirements; completion of FIRE 173 and FIRE 241 with grades of "C" or better
Hours: 40 (24 lecture, 16 laboratory)
Designed for the working firefighter. Provides information on conducting incident size-up; developing and implementing an initial plan of action involving single and multi-unit operations for various types of emergency incidents to mitigate the situation following agency safety procedures; conducting pre-incident planning; and developing and conducting a post-incident analysis. One of a series of courses required for Company Officer certification by California State Fire Training. (CSU-with unit limitation)
FIRE 0177 - All-Risk Command Operations for Company Officers - CO 2D
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Prerequisite: Completion of California State Firefighter II educational requirements; completion of FIRE 173 and FIRE 241 with grades of "C" or better Hours: 40 (24 lecture, 16 laboratory) Description: Designed for the working firefighter. Provides information on conducting incident size-up; developing and implementing an initial plan of action involving single and multi-unit operations for various types of emergency incidents to mitigate the situation following agency safety procedures; conducting pre-incident planning; and developing and conducting a post-incident analysis. One of a series of courses required for Company Officer certification by California State Fire Training. (CSU-with unit limitation) Units 1.5 Lecture-Discussion 24 Laboratory 16 By Arrangement Contact Hours 40 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Describe the principles of command. Evaluate emergency scene conditions and determine tactical priorities. Identify national, state and local resources available for mitigation of emergencies. Construct a post incident analysis. Dramatize incident actions on various emergency situations. Course Content Outline I. Initial Plan of Action A. Principles of command 1. Decision making 2. Command presence 3. Risk assessment B. Standard operating procedures for emergency operations 1. Size-up 2. Report on conditions 3. Company operations C. Emergency scene conditions and determine tactical priorities for the following kinds of incidents: 1. Single-family dwelling fires 2. Multiple-family dwelling fires 3. Commercial fires 4. Assembly fires 5. Mid-rise and high-rise fires 6. Multi-casualty incidents 7. Technical rescue D. Activating the local emergency plan, including localized evacuation procedures E. Allocation of resources F. Components of the ICS 201 Briefing form G.Effect of fire behavior within a structure II. Implementing a Plan of Action A. Resources available for the mitigation of fire and other emergency incidents, including nonemergency resources. B. Incident management system C. Scene safety considerations D. Mitigations for scene safety hazards E. Personnel accountability systems F. Management of assigned personnel under emergency conditions G. Account for assigned personnel under emergency conditions H. Procedure for the transfer of command III. Post-incident Analysis A. Elements of a post-incident analysis 1. Strategy and tactics 2. Safety issues B. Contributing factors for various incidents C. Departmental procedures relating to: 1. Dispatch 2. Operations 3. Customer service IV. Elements of an Operational Plan to Mitigate an Incident A. National, state/provincial, and local information resources available for the mitigation of emergency incidents B. Command staff and unit supervision positions within the Incident Management System C. Components of NFPA 1600, Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs V. Identifying Service Demand Causes A. Response data to identify the reasons for service demands Course Objectives Course Objectives Lecture Objectives: 1. Describe principles of command. 2. Analyze and compare standard operating procedures for emergency operations. 3. Evaluate emergency scene conditions and determine tactical priorities. 4. Outline an incident action plan. 5. Describe elements of a post incident analysis. 6. Identify national, state and local resources available for mitigation of emergencies. 7. Identify command staff and unit supervision positions within the incident management system. 8. Describe how to correctly interpret response data to identify the reasons for service demands. Laboratory Objectives: 1. Develop an incident action plan. 2. Assemble an incident action plan. 3. Dramatize incident actions on various emergency situations. 4. Construct a post incident analysis. 5. Formulate a written report outlining service demands and organizational service levels. Methods of Evaluation Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Problem Solving Examinations Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read the material in the textbook about "report on conditions" and then prepare an initial report on conditions for a provided fire scenario. 2. Read the chapter in the textbook on pre-incident planning and draft a pre-incident action plan. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Read the material in the textbook about "report on conditions" and then prepare an initial report on conditions for a provided fire scenario. 2. Read the chapter in the textbook on pre-incident planning and draft a pre-incident action plan. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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