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Dates
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Delivery method
Blended
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Cost
$375.00
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Description
This course offers clear, systematic guidance on how to take control of the fire ground - even under the most adverse conditions. This course identifies best practices to safely and effectively manage fires in residential dwellings, commercial building, high-rises, places of assembly, vehicles, and in the wild.To successfully complete this course, students must receive a passing grade on all quizzes, assignments, and projects. Students successfully completing this online course will receive a
Syllabus
Course Overview:
The course is designed to prepare students to assess emergency incident scenes and devise appropriate strategies and tactics. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop an initial action plan, given size-up information for an incident and assigned emergency response resources; implement an action plan at an emergency operation, given assigned resources, type of incident, and a preliminary plan; and assign tasks or responsibilities to unit members given an assignment at an emergency incident.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop an initial action plan, given size-up information for an incident and assigned emergency response resources; implement an action plan at an emergency operation, given assigned resources, type of incident, and a preliminary plan; and assign tasks or responsibilities to unit members given an assignment at an emergency incident.
Model Topics:
This is a self-paced online course in the new FOC program.
Instructor(s):
Michael Arnhart
Tracy Gray
Course Materials:
Textbook & Reading Materials
Required
Angle, J., Gala, M. F., Harlow, T. D., Lombardo, W. B., & Maciuba, C. M. (2014). Firefighting Strategies and Tactics. 3rd Edition. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Avillo, A. (2015). Fireground Strategies. 3rd Edition. Tulsa, OK, USA: PennWell.
Recommended
Silvernail, J. (2013). Suburban Fire Tactics. Tulsa, OK: PennWell/Fire Engineering.
NFPA 1021: Standard on Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2014 Edition. National Fire Protection Association.
NFPA 1620: Standard for Pre-Incident Planning, 2015 Edition. National Fire Protection Association.
Length:
48 hours
Department:
Fire Departments
Credit:
Fire Officer Certificate Program
Audience:
Fire Fighters
Accommodations
University of Missouri Extension complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have a disability and need accommodations in connection with participation in an educational program or you need materials in an alternate format, please notify your instructor as soon as possible so that necessary arrangements can be made.
Cancellations and Refund Requests
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