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Program Learning Outcomes

1. Fire Department Organization and communication
Define fire department organization, culture, and methods of communication of entry level fire department personnel.
2. Occupational health and safety
Analyze and assess firefighter hazards, and demonstrate safe practices by using minimum standard safety procedures.
3. Analysis of fire prevention techniques
Demonstrate knowledge of fire preventions efforts and a resulting reduction of life and property loss.
4. Apply the selection and use of basic tools and equipment
Knowledge of strategy and tactics required for the proper selection and safe use of firefighting methods, techniques, tools and equipment.
5. Fire chemistry and behavior
Identify fire chemistry and behavior for the purpose of predicting fire dynamics and flame spread characteristics.
6. Fire protection systems and alarms
Identify components of built-in and portable fire protections systems and alarm and notification devises.
7. Building Construction relating to firefighter safety
Demonstrate knowledge of the 5 basic types of construction. Identify the components and hazards related to each type.
8. Leadership and Management concepts
Knowledge of Leadership and Management concepts as they relate to emergency and non-emergency situations.