Strategy & Tactics FST 202. COURSE SYLLABUS Strategy & Tactics FST 202 [Semester] CRN 3 Credits

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1 COURSE SYLLABUS Strategy & Tactics [Semester] CRN 3 Credits Instructor Name: Instructor Instructor Phone: Office Hours: Class Meeting Dates/Location/Time: Location: Class Days: Class Times: Class Dates: Add/Drop Dates/Withdraw Dates Add/Drop Date: Withdraw Date: [Other necessary information for students dropping or withdrawing from class] Co and Pre Requisites 1

2 Course Description Provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the fire ground. Course Competencies 1. Demonstrate (verbally and written) knowledge of fire behavior and the chemistry of fire. 2. Articulate the main components of pre-fire planning and identify steps during a pre-fire plan review. 3. Recall the basics of building construction and how they interrelate to pre-fire planning. 4. Recall major steps taken during size-up and identify the order in which they will take place at an incident. 5. Recognize and articulate the importance of fire ground communications. 6. Identify and define the main functions within the ICS system and how they interrelate during an incident. 7. Given different scenarios, the student will set up an ICS, call for appropriate resources and bring the scenario to a mitigated or controlled conclusion. 8. Identify and analyze the major causes involved in line of duty firefighter deaths related to health, wellness, fitness, and vehicle operations. Topical Outline I. Fire Chemistry Terms and Concepts A. Heat Transfer B. Principle Fire Characteristics of Materials C. Fire Classifications II. Extinguishing Equipment A. Extinguishing Equipment B. Fire Apparatus C. Personnel Requirement III. Visual Perception A. Pre-planning B. Size-up IV. Pre-Fire Planning A. Concept B. Phases C. Methods D. Format E. Occupancy Classifications F. Building Types V. Basic Divisions of Tactics A. Size-up 2

3 i. Facts ii. Probabilities iii. Own Situation iv. Decision v. Plan of Operation VI. Rescue A. Life Safety Problems of Fire B. Determination of Life Hazard C. Rescue Resources and Operations VII. Exposures A. Principle Contributing Factors VIII. B. Exposure Protection Operations Confinement A. Fire Separations B. Fire Loading C. Built-in Protection D. Operations IX. Ventilation A. Relationship to Objectives B. Equipment C. Roof Types D. Methods X. X Salvage A. Relationship to Objectives B. Equipment C. Operations During Fire D. Operations After Fire 3

4 [Course/Instructor Specific Required Reading Materials and Supplies Technology Requirements This course requires some online participation via Online Aims (Desire 2 Learn). Availability to a computer with internet access is required to obtain course information, complete assignments, and communicate via your college account. You will need to allow time for technical malfunctions in order to meet required due dates. If you are having problems with Aims Online, please contact the helpdesk at You will be required to utilize the online material provided by your textbook publisher for some assignments. Computers are available on campus for student use. Please consult with your instructor if you have questions. Attendance Requirements [Course/Instructor Specific] 4

5 Grading Criteria [Course/Instructor Specific] Other Course Requirements/Expectations [Semester Specific] Class Schedule Reading Requirements Due Dates Course Evaluations: Course Evaluations provide valuable feedback to Instructors. Students are encouraged to complete the online course evaluation survey during the last two weeks of the course. Other short course evaluations will be available at various times, depending on the course start and end times. Students will receive an message directing them to a website where they can login using their Aims ID and complete evaluations. Course evaluations are confidential. Standard Syllabus Policies The standard syllabus academic policies are located at the following website: 5