Fire Service Core Competencies

Program Code: SAC.FTFS.CERT

This certificate documents extensive coursework on the part of the recipient in fire and emergency services organization, fire behavior, fire prevention, building construction, and fire protection systems and equipment. Completion of this curriculum provides students with fundamental knowledge of fire department operations, organization and basic fire prevention methods and techniques.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Define fire department organization, culture, and methods of communication of entry level fire department personnel.
2. Describe fire chemistry and behavior for the purpose of predicting fire dynamics and flame spread characteristics.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the types of construction. Identify the components and hazards related to each type.
4. Identify components of built-in and portable fire protections systems and alarm and notification devises.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of fire prevention codes and standards, fire safety protection system methods, procedures and building codes, and fire code requirements as they relate to construction for fire protection and fire apparatus access.