Fire Fighter
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Fire Fighter Syllabus Fire Fighter Pacing Guide |
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Instructor: Mike Gabany |
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Fire Fighter is a half-day program at New Horizons, offered only in the afternoon. Firefighters are one of the three public safety divisions (EMS, Fire & Law Enforcement). Fire Fighter introduces students to the exciting career field of Fire Fighting. Students will learn both the theoretical concepts and practical application of Fire Suppression, Fire Science Management, Fire Prevention Techniques, Arson Investigation and the mitigation of Hazardous Material Accidents. Firefighting is a physically demanding profession and, students will be introduced to this aspect through a physical training program. Also, local fire departments will work with the students in this indoctrination program, which may require field trips after school hours. Fire Fighter students study: basic life support, hazardous material awareness and operations, fire behavior, building construction & forcible entry, ladders, water supply, sprinkler systems & ventilation, incident management systems, vehicle extrication, special rescue, building search, fire cause and origin, pre-incident survey, FD communications, and radio systems & reporting. Fire Fighter is a one-year program. However, the course meets the sequential elective requirement. Credits: Dual enrollment for college credit with Thomas Nelson Community College is pending. Three elective high school credits for course for Fire Fighter Certification: Working toward offering Fire Fighter I and II in the future Prerequisites: Good academic standing, attendance, and behavior Fees: $40 for uniform and club fee |
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