Fire Fighting

1. Fire Science and Behavior Fundamentals

• Fire chemistry including (combustion triangle, fire classes, and burning characteristics)

• Fire development including (ignition sources, fire spread patterns, and growth stages)

• Smoke behavior including (toxicity hazards, visibility effects, and ventilation principles)

• Extinguishing principles including (cooling, smothering, fuel removal, and chemical interruption)

2. Fire Fighting Equipment and Systems

• Portable extinguishers including (water, foam, dry chemical, and CO2 systems)

• Hose equipment including (attack hoses, supply lines, nozzles, and couplings)

• Fixed systems including (sprinkler systems, standpipes, and foam installations)

• NFPA 10 compliance including (extinguisher selection, placement, and maintenance standards)

3. Personal Protective Equipment and Safety

• Protective clothing including (turnout gear, helmets, boots, and gloves)

• Breathing apparatus including (SCBA operation, air management, and emergency procedures)

• OSHA 1910.156 requirements including (PPE standards, training requirements, and medical evaluations)

• Safety procedures including (entry protocols, team coordination, and emergency evacuation)

4. Fire Suppression Techniques and Tactics

• Attack methods including (direct attack, indirect attack, and combination methods)

• Hose handling including (advancement techniques, nozzle operation, and water management)

• Foam operations including (application methods, proportioning, and effectiveness factors)

• Ventilation basics including (natural ventilation, mechanical ventilation, and smoke removal)

5. Hazardous Materials Fire Response

• Flammable liquids including (Class B fires, foam application, and suppression strategies)

• Electrical fires including (Class C hazards, de-energization, and safe approaches)

• NFPA 704 identification including (hazard diamond, classification system, and response guidance)

• Chemical hazards including (toxic products, reactive materials, and special extinguishing agents)

6. Emergency Response and Coordination

• Incident command including (basic ICS principles, role assignments, and communication)

• Team operations including (crew coordination, safety assignments, and tactical deployment)

• Emergency communication including (radio procedures, alarm systems, and evacuation signals)

• STCW requirements including (maritime emergency response, muster procedures, and coordination protocols)

7. Fire Prevention and Inspection

• Fire hazards including (common ignition sources, fuel sources, and high-risk areas)

• Inspection procedures including (routine checks, deficiency identification, and corrective actions)

• Housekeeping practices including (storage procedures, waste management, and maintenance standards)

• Prevention programs including (training requirements, inspection schedules, and documentation procedures)

8. Emergency Medical and Rescue Operations

• Fire injuries including (burns, smoke inhalation, and trauma response)

• Basic life support including (CPR, first aid, and medical emergency response)

• Rescue operations including (victim removal, evacuation procedures, and medical coordination)

• Rehabilitation including (hydration, rest periods, and medical monitoring)