Student Learning Outcomes

• Assess fire prevention, how to protect of life and property, and hazardous materials procedures. (MO)
• Develop skills in: managing hose, using fire-fighting hand tools, knot-tying for hoisting and securing, and using power tools, the Hurst tool, jaws of life, generators, and power saws. (MO
• Analyze relationships between fire prevention efforts and resulting reduction of life and property loss. (MO)
• Define and describe the purpose and scope of fire departments. (MO)
• Identify basic components of fire as a chemical reaction, the major phases of fire, and the main factors that influence fire spread and fire behavior. (MO)
• Describe educational requirements, duties, and information sources for various occupations in fire protection. (MO)
• Analyze and describe differences between certificate, two-year, and four-year degree programs, and state certification. (MO)
• Students will be able to pass the State Firefighter 1 written and manipulative skills certification exam.