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PROGRAM CURRICULUM MAP Program: FIRE Tech I Division Date Compiled: August 20, 2008 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

Levels: 1) Knowledge, 2) Comprehension, 3) Application, 4) Analysis, 5) Evaluation and 6) Synthesis Eval: A) Exam, B) Test, C) Quiz, D) Essay, E) Report, F) Research paper, G) Project, H) Group project, I) Passport, J) Portfolio, K) Assignment, L) Presentation, M) Seminar, N) Practical skill demonstration

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Program Learning Outcomes:

Program Learning Outcomes Course #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 No. Course Learning Outcomes Level Eval Level Eval Level Eval Level Eval Level Eval Level Eval Level Eval

100 1. Describe the History and Philosophy of fire protection

1 C

100 2. Analyze statistics of loss of life and property by fire

2 C

100 3. Define and study current legislation related to fire protection

2 D

100 4. Recognize the development and career orientation

2 C

1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to respond appropriately to fire and environmental emergency situations at the private, city, state, or federal level.

Program Learning Outcomes Course #1 No. Course Learning Outcomes Level Eval

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100 5. Describe fire department classification and pay plans

2 H

100 6. Explain the four components of combustion 1 C

100 7. Explain what the greatest life safety hazard is

1 C

100 8. Define the three basic types of materials that provide fuel for all fires

2 C

100 9. Discuss how the increased amount of combustibles in our daily lives has contributed to national and international fire problems

2 C

101 10. Discuss Modern Fire Suppression

Organizations 1 C

101 11. Describe the Expanded Role of the Fire Service; Fire Prevention; and Fire Investigation

2 C

101 12. Explain the Fire Department Structure; Principles of Organization; Line Functions; Rules and Regulations

2 C

101 13. Discuss the Honolulu Fire Department Structure; Federal Fire Department Structure; and State Fire Operations

2 H


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101 14. Summarize the Introduction to Fire Behavior

2 C

101 15. Describe Basic Physics and Chemistry of Fire

1 B

101 16. Define the basic definitions and properties of: Atoms, Molecules, Chemical Formula, Atomic Number of an Element, Atomic Weight of an Element, Molecular Weight of a Compound, Specific Gravity, and Buoyancy

2 C

101 17. Identify different Heat Units 2 C

101 18. Know the Principles of Fire 1 A

101 19. Define Heat Measurements such as: Celsius and Fahrenheit

2 A

101 20. Identify different Heat Units 2 A

101 21. Describe Chemical Heat Energy, Electrical Heat Energy, and Mechanical Heat Energy

2 A

101 22. Summarize how fire affects material, various products, and the environment

2 A

101 23. Discuss an overview of the Fire Hazards of Materials

2 A

101 24. Identify Fibrous Textile Products 2 C


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101 25. Give examples of Flammable and Combustible liquids, the Hazards, and Prevention of Explosion

2 A

101 26. Identify different types of wood and wood based products

2 A

101 27. Summarize a General overview of Medical Gases and Safe Practices

2 C

101 28. Identify Gases and their classifications 1 C

101 29. Know the basic hazards of gases 1 A

101 30. Identify different chemicals and their toxicity

1 C

101 31. Explain Suppression Efforts of Explosives, Blasting agents, and Evacuation

2 C

101 32. Give examples and know what the difference between natural and synthetic rubber

2 C

101 33. Know how to fight plastic and rubber fires 1 C

101 34. Summarize an overview of upholstered furniture and mattresses in a fire

2 C

101 35. Summarize an overview of metals and their storage and handling

2 C


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101 36. Describe a Metal Fire 2 A

101 37. Identify the equipment and Apparatus' used in Fire Fighting such as: Engines, pumps, hoses, and ladders

2 A

101 38. Know the maintenance of Apparatus' and Equipment

1 C

101 39. Know and identify the types of Fire Hoses and explain their care and maintenance

1 B

101 40. Discuss Suppression Agents used in Fire Extinguishments

2 B

101 41. Know about water and what water additives are

1 B

101 42. Explain what Dry Chemical Agents are; their Physical Properties; Extinguishing Properties; and know and apply their methods of application

2 B

101 43. Explain what Carbon Dioxide is along with distinguishing their properties, methods of application, and limitations

2 B

101 44. Describe Combustible Metal Agents, types of Powders, Hazards, and Toxic Irritant Effects

2 B

101 45. Know the different types of foams used, and 1 C


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know their special uses

101 46. Indicate what Standpipe and Hose systems are

2 C

101 47. Describe in detail about Automatic Sprinkler Systems

2 C

101 48. Know about water supply for sprinklers: hydrant types and regulations

1 C

101 49. Summarize an overview of Wildland Fire Suppression; causes of fire; agencies involved; detection; hazards; heat transfer; and breaking the fire triangle

2 C

101 50. Describe fuels; Aerial fuels; fuel conditions; and fire behavior due to fuel

2 C

101 51. Know about Aviation: fire safety; power plants; fuel systems; hazardous cargoes; detection and extinguishing systems; Aircraft Rescue and Fire Control; Heliport design for safety

1 C

101 52. Correctly describe Motor Vehicles; Nature of Vehicle Fires; standards; design and construction for safety; Fuel Tanks and Systems

2 C

101 53. Know about Rail Transportation Systems 1 C


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and their Equipment

101 54. Know about the types or Marine Transportation; Fuel systems; Appliances; Boating standards; and Fire Extinguishment Equipment

1 C

101 55. Describe Structure Fires; Methods of attack; and basic hazards

2 C

101 56. Correctly explain smoke movement in buildings

2 C

101 57. Know the Incident Command System; Components; and Terminology

1 C

101 58. Know about the Incident Facilities; Command Staff; Resources; Branches; and Divisions

1 C

101 59. Describe basic through complex Incident Management and Structure

2 F

102 60. Define and discuss the history of protection 2 E

102 61. Define and discuss fire prevention resources and agency responsibilities

2 C

102 62. Define and review property loss statistics 2 C


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102 63. Discuss fire prevention functions 2 C

102 64. Discuss general public fire education 2 C

102 65. Discuss development and enforcement of fire prevention laws and regulations

2 C

102 66. Discuss responsibility of state fire marshals, local fire departments, and property owners

2 C

102 67. Discuss investigating fire and fire brigades 2 C

103 68. Describe the Human Anatomy

103 69. Explain the Assessment, vital signs, and symptoms

103 70. Define CPR

103 71. Demonstrate CPR

103 72. Describe Repertory Emergencies

103 73. Explain Cardiopulmonary Physiology

103 74. Describe the oxygen equipment and manual ventilation

103 75. Discuss Trauma


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103 76. Recognize burns, hemorrhage, lacerations, and puncture wounds

103 77. Identify Fractures

103 78. Demonstrate bandaging and splinting

103 79. Discuss Automobile Extrication

103 80. Explain Automobile Extrication

103 81. Recognize behavioral disorders, a stroke, epilepsy, and drug overdose

103 82. Describe Head/ Brain/ Spinal cord injuries

103 83. Demonstrate Spineboard use

103 84. Explain Ocean Extrication for Spinal Injury

103 85. Discuss SCUBA Diving Emergencies and Emergency Childbirth

103 86. Explain the Integration with the EMSS Concept, 911, EMT/ MICT, and Ambulance backup

103 87. Describe helicopter direct water extrication and new improved medical kit materials


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107 88. Define the terminology involved in fire behavior on a fire scene

1 B

107 89. Discuss fire ground planning and coordination

2 H

107 90. Define various tactical and strategically operations on large and small fire scenes

2 H

107 91. Define and discuss various agents used 2 C

107 92. Demonstrate the ability to implement the incident command system

2 H

107 93. Draw up a preplan and command system 2 H

107 94. Discuss the differing approaches based on size and type of incident

2 H

107 95. Define major problems of the modern fire environment in the United States

2 E

107 96. List suppression strategies and tactics to deal with those larger problems

2 E

111 97. Define the philosophy and history of fire

protection 2 C

111 98. List and define fire prevention resources and agency responsibilities

1 C


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111 99. Write a review of life and property loss statistics

2 F

111 100. Define fire prevention functions 1 C

111 101. Understand and discuss general public fire education

2 H

111 102. Discuss the development and enforcement of fire prevention laws and regulations

2 C

111 103. Summarize the responsibilities of state, local and federal fire departments as well as property owners

2 C

111 104. Correctly explain the process of investigating fires

2 C

105. Describe fire brigades 2 C

111 106. Summarize and describe budgets, management responsibilities', commanding an emergency, planning, physical resource management, labor relations, and training

2 C

115 FIRE 115 Fire Apparatus and Equipment

115 107. Distinguish characteristics of fire pumpers 1 A

115 108. Perform and document inspection of apparatus

1 A


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115 109. Describe emergency vehicle operation and regulations

1 A

115 110. Describe positioning fire apparatus 1 A

115 111. Analyze problems associated with water supply systems

1 A

115 112. Identify nozzles and their flow rates 1 A

115 113. Calculate pressure loss 1 A

115 114. Perform fireground hydraulic calculations 1 A

115 115. Identify and describe fire pump operations, controls and instruments

1 A

115 116. Describe fire pump operation 1 A

115 117. Recognize, access, and pump from a static water supply source

1 A

115 118. Outline relay pumping operations 1 A

115 119. Outline water shuttle operations 1 A

115 120. Describe foam equipment and operations 1 A

115 121. Describe and document apparatus testing 1 A


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117 122. Discuss the Incident command System

117 123. Organize and manage the Rescue Effort

117 124. Discuss resource tracking systems

117 125. Know the rescue functions under the ICS System

117 126. Identify and recognize the protective clothing for the rescuer

117 127. Identify the tools and give examples of techniques for a rescue

117 128. Discuss special patient treatment and packaging considerations

117 129. Explain ice rescue techniques

117 130. Discuss the physical threats to survival

117 131. Define environmental hypothermia

117 132. Describe psychological stress

117 133. Recognize fire hazards

117 134. Explain the phases of fires


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117 135. Give examples of rescuer hazards during fires

117 136. Discuss hazardous material

117 137. Identify hazardous materials and danger zones

117 138. Explain the dangers from hazardous material

117 139. Describe the managing of injured or ill patients and explain the contamination control during transport

117 140. Discuss confined spaces

117 141. Describe the hazards in confined spaces

117 142. Describe the physical and psychological hazards

117 143. Explain technological and man‐made disaster

117 144. Discuss generic initial response actions

117 145. Describe water searches: initial actions, strategy, and tactics

117 146. Explain collapsed structure and debris


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searches

117 147. Describe how to gain access in an urban setting

117 148. Explain mechanize environment access

117 149. Explain how to gain access in remote areas

117 150. Describe the medical care in the rescue setting

117 151. Discuss the communications for rescuer emergency care

117 152. Discuss patient assessment in rescue medical care

117 153. Describe the patient assessment system

117 154. Describe the indications and treatment of common medical condition and injuries

117 155. Identify and explain the types of wounds

117 156. Demonstrate splinting for fractures

117 157. Explain the “big net” principles

117 158. Describe the indications and treatment of environmental specific medical conditions


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and injuries

117 159. Describe diving medical emergencies

117 160. Explain patient packaging and Litter evacuation

117 161. Demonstrate how to secure a patient with spine, pelvis, or lower extremity injuries

117 162. Describe Ground Vehicle Transportation, aerial Medical Evacuation, and Personnel safety packaging for aero medical evacuation

119B 119C

163. Perform initial and ongoing physical examinations, obtain pertinent past medical history and a history of present events, relate existing medical conditions to the immediate problem as appropriate, obtain vital signs, and properly render basic life support level emergency medical care as defined in the EMT‐B National Standard Curriculum

119B 119C

164. Understand the concept and principles of working together as a team alongside other EMS, public safety and health care providers

119B 165. Demonstrate EMT‐Basic knowledge, skills


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119C and proficiencies under the direction of other advanced‐level health care providers and emergency service providers

119B 119C

166. Perform professionally, effectively, and safely as an Emergency Medical Technician‐Basic

119B 119C

167. Effectively perform an initial assessment, physical exam and on‐going assessment as a means of evaluating the patient’s total condition and be able to initiate appropriate emergency care

119B 119C

168. Recognize immediate life‐threatening emergencies, e.g. cardiopulmonary arrest, partial or complete airway obstruction, respiratory arrest, severe bleeding, and initiate appropriate emergency care

119B 119C

169. Recognize medical emergencies, e.g. stroke, heart attack, diabetic emergencies, poisoning, substance abuse, diving and drowning emergencies, imminent childbirth, etc., and provide appropriate care to stabilize and prevent these emergencies from becoming life threatening

119B 119C

170. Recognize trauma‐related emergencies, e.g. wounds, sprains/strains, fractures, burns, etc., and initiate appropriate


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emergency care

119B 119C

171. Identify basic principles of gaining access to the patient while taking into consideration environmental hazards and the rescuer’s own physical capabilities

119B 119C

172. Identify and understand the principles associated with communicable disease and render appropriate emergency care with necessary protective measures

119B 119C

173. Recognize when and how a patient needs to be moved to minimize injuries to patient and self and/or to reduce the severity of life‐threatening situations

119B 119C

174. Be familiar with basic principles of disaster care management and be able to triage and provide appropriate emergency care

119B 119C

175. Identify psychological/psychiatric emergencies and crisis situations and provide appropriate care and intervention

119B 119C

176. Recognize the necessity to work within the scope of Emergency Medical Technician‐Basic training

119B 119C

177. Work as a team member under the direction of other emergency care provider.


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119B 119C

178. Recognize ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation and be familiar with the use of a semi‐automatic and automatic defibrillator

119B 119C

179. Set up and recognize complications of an intravenous drip

119B 119C

180. Assist with advanced airway management and be familiar with the use of invasive airway devices and maneuvers to protect the patient’s airway

123 181. Identify the arson problem in the United

States 1 C

123 182. Describe the elementary chemistry of combustion

2 C

123 183. Describe the nature and behavior of fire 2 C

123 184. Describe the combustion properties of liquid and gaseous fuels

2 C

123 185. Describe the combustion properties of solid fuels

2 C

123 186. Describe the various sources of ignition related to arson

2 C


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123 187. Describe the process of investigating structure fires

2 C

123 188. Describe the process of investigating grass and wildland fires

2 C

123 189. Describe the process of investigating automobile, motor vehicle, and ship fires

2 C

123 190. Describe the basics of electricity and determining the electrical causes of fire

2 C

123 191. Describe the properties of clothing and fabric fires

2 C

123 192. Describe the properties of explosive combustion and explosives

2 C

123 193. Describe the properties of chemical fires and hazardous materials

2 C

123 194. Describe the function of evidence gathering and use of laboratory services to evaluate evidence

2 C

123 195. Describe the process of investigating fire‐related deaths and injuries

2 C

123 196. Describe the different motives for the crime of arson

2 C


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123 197. Have a conceptual knowledge of arson scene safety, fire modeling, arson law, elements of proof, chain of evidence, report writing, and courtroom testimony

4 C

126 198. Discuss the meaning and sources of law 2 C

126 199. Describe the types of law 2 C

126 200. Know the reasons for laws 1 C

126 201. Explain civil actions and law suits 2 C

126 202. Differentiate between civil and criminal action

2 C

126 203. Describe who may sue and be sued in civil actions

2 C

126 204. Discuss criminal actions 2 C

126 205. Define criminal law and crimes 2 C

126 206. Explain who is capable of, and liable for punishment in a crime

2 C

126 207. Define parties to and types of crimes 2 C

126 208. Explain the judicial system 2 C


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126 209. Describe the Supreme Court of the State, Courts of Appeal, Trial, Circuit Courts of Appeal, Court, Criminal and civil procedures

2 H

126 210. Explain the organization of Fire Departments

2 C

126 211. Describe the benefits, powers, duties, liability, and liability insurance for volunteer fire departments

2 C

126 212. Explain the powers of the District Board 2 C

126 213. Explain the Fire Departments staffing considerations

2 C

126 214. Discuss the city liability for fire department action

2 C

126 215. Describe the historical background of municipal and Fire Department Liability

2 C

126 216. Explain the municipal liability today 2 C

126 217. Describe emergency vehicle operation and the law

2 C

126 218. Explain building destruction as fire spread prevention

2 C

126 219. Identify what to do if there is a riot 2 C


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involvement

126 220. Know the parties to firefighter safety 1 C

126 221. Explain the Local Government and Union responsibility for safety

2 C

126 222. Describe the equipment manufacturer’s responsibility

2 C

126 223. Discuss the limitations on liability and the assumption of risk

2 C

126 224. Discuss fire prevention Bureaus 2 C

126 225. Describe the police powers and fire prevention regulation

2 C

126 226. Explain the owner/operator liability for negligence

2 C

126 227. Describe the municipal and inspector liability

2 C

126 228. Differentiate between pension and compensation

2 C

126 229. Discuss the pension systems 2 C

126 230. Describe the entitlement and 2 C


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determination of pension amount

126 231. Discuss compulsory retirement 2 C

126 232. Discuss salary and compensation 2 C

126 233. Explain the involvement of the Federal, State, and FLSA

2 C

126 234. Explain collective bargaining and workers compensation

2 C

126 235. Discuss termination of employment 2 C

126 236. Describe individual and entire Fire Department removal

2 C

126 237. Describe the right to resist dismissal by improper person

2 C

126 238. Discuss the duty owed by the public to fire department members

2 C

126 239. Describe a firefighter as a licensee, invitee, and in a class by himself

2 C

126 240. Explain the application of statutory safeguards and NFPA standards

2 C

126 241. Discuss the duty of public, city as property 2 C


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owner, and utility companies

126 242. Discuss the Firefighter liabilities 2 C

126 243. Describe the Public Officer “scope of authority” and liability

2 C

126 244. Explain civil rights violations, Haz Mat, riot suppression, and demolition work

2 C

126 245. Explain the legalities of striking and picketing

2 C

126 246. Discuss procedural pointers 2 C

126 247. Describe the surveys in the field, written notices, authority and how to make arrests, warnings, interrogation, and detention of witnesses

2 C

126 248. Explain trial preparation, court, witness stand demeanor and speaking

2 C

150 249. Describe the various principles of

combustion and fire growth 2 C

150 250. Determine building classification and construction types

2 C

150 251. Explain the relationship between building 2 C


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systems and fire protection

150 252. Identify appropriate housekeeping requirements for fire protection

2 C

150 253. Describe the pros, cons and application of various fire protection systems

2 C

150 254. Perform a basic fire safety inspection 3 N

150 255. Appropriately determine occupancy classifications and understand unique fire protection needs for various occupancies

2 C

150 256. Describe unique fire protection measures required for hazardous materials

2 C

150 257. Draw a diagram of a structure identifying fire protection and classification types

2 N

150 258. Describe requirements for fire safety under HIOSH rules

2 C

150 259. Read plans and write an inspection report 2 G

150 260. Identify unique fire hazards associated with high‐risk processes

2 C

151 261. Identify the principle environmental 1 C


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elements affecting wildland fire behavior

151 262. Identify current and expected parameters affecting wildland fire behavior

1 C

151 263. Identify the wildland fire environment indicators that can produce problem and extreme fire behavior

1 C

151 264. Identify and how to implement the 10 Standard Firefighting Orders and 18 Watch Out Situations

1 H

151 265. Deploy both the current GSA Fire Shelter and the New Generation Fire Shelters within 25 seconds

1 N

151 266. Recognize when and where to properly deploy a fire shelter

1 H

151 267. Identify what Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for wildland fire fighting

1 C

151 268. Explain the proper care, use and limitations of wildland fire PPE

1 C

151 269. Identify commonly used cutting tools, proper PPE, proper maintenance, and proper sharpening techniques

1 C


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151 270. Demonstrate how to use and carry cutting tools used for wildland fire suppression

2 N

151 271. Identify how to inspect, identify hazards, and use of a fusee and drip torch

2 N

151 272. Identify the types of portable pumps used on wildland fires

1 C

151 273. Demonstrate the assembly, use, maintenance, and storage of portable pumps with 100% accuracy

2 N

151 274. Identify the parts of a wildland fire, the methods of attacking a fire, and the four kinds of control lines used during wildland fire suppression

1 C

151 275. Identify safety hazards when workingaround engines, dozers, and aircraft

1 C

151 276. Explain the importance and demonstrate proper mop‐up procedures

2 N

151 277. Properly explain the definition, and six clues for detecting the presence of hazardous materials

1 C

151 278. Properly describe items to watch for when traveling to, arriving at, and during initial attack that might show the origin and/or

2 C


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cause of the fire

151 279. Properly describe the steps necessary to protect cultural resources during wildland fire suppression operations

2 C

152 280. Identify human performance that relates to

the individual, including situation awareness, communication, decision making, risk management, and teamwork skills

2 C

152 281. Identify human performance issues on the fireline so that individual firefighters can integrate more effectively into teams/crews working in dynamic, high risk environments

2 C

152 282. Demonstrate the ability to utilize the Fireline Handbook and Incident Response Pocket Guide as fireline references, and demonstrate the ability to apply the information to given fire situations

3 N

152 283. Properly identify information which should be documented, and list ways to ensure communication is complete and accurate

2 C

152 284. Correctly describe the steps required to properly size‐up the fire situation upon

1 C


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arrival and throughout a fire assignment

152 285. Properly describe the appropriate tactics to safely complete an assignment

2 C

152 286. Correctly identify a changing situation in the fire environment, and demonstrate the ability to modify tactics

2 C

152 287. Correctly describe the differences between a safety zone and a deployment zone

2 C

152 288. Correctly identify deteriorating conditions in the fire environment and explain why an assignment cannot be safely completed

2 C

152 289. Correctly list the 7 fire environment factors to monitor on the fireline

1 C

152 290. Correctly discuss how fuel characteristics and fuel moisture determine potential fire intensity and spread

2 C

152 291. Correctly discuss how atmospheric stability can change frequently and how to recognize both unstable and stable air mass

2 C

152 292. Correctly identify observable stages of fire behavior and how those observations may be used to help you predict or anticipate problem fire behavior

2 C


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152 293. Correctly demonstrate proper use of a compass, and how to determine latitude and longitude coordinates

3 N

152 294. Demonstrate the practical knowledge of portable pump operations to include: proper safety equipment, proper fuel mix, advantages and disadvantages of various pumps, and knowledge of water hydraulics

3 N

152 295. Properly demonstrate the assembly, utilization and disassembly of a portable pump

3 N

152 296. Correctly identify the What, Why and How of the Incident Command System to include the following; common terminology, management by objectives, unified command, incident action plan, and span of control

2 C

152 297. Correctly identify the basic knowledge and skills required by individuals who work with helicopters

1 C

152 298. Correctly identify how to obtain and use information to determine the probable cause of a wildland fire including: obtaining information while traveling to a fire, locating and securing the probable ignition location, identifying witnesses, documenting any finding and presenting

1 C


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information to a wildland fire investigator

152 299. Identify and effectively utilize Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones (LCES) during field operations

2 C

154 300. List those items that should be included in

a size‐up report; to be considered in sizing‐up an interface fire incident prior to and after arriving at the scene; and evaluating the types and limitations of resources needed

1 C

154 301. List the three priorities when establishing strategic goals and three operational modes

1 C

154 302. List five items which would influence your resource order, and four subject areas to consider when briefing and deploying your resources

1 C

154 303. Identify the three structure triage categories, and five basic factors upon which you base your triage decisions, and four conditions that may mean the situation is hopeless

1 C

154 304. Identify four operations you should accomplish upon your arrival at the incident or assigned area, and describe their

1 C


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importance to your firefighting actions

154 305. Describe how to prepare structures and the surrounding area to minimize damage, and firefighting methods employed to defend threatened structures from fire

2 C

154 306. List the items that need to be considered in assessing the effectiveness of an action plan, and demonstrate your ability to properly update the action plan when the scenario changes

1 C

154 307. List several steps that should be completed before leaving an area involved in an interface fire

1 C

154 308. Identify several important factors in dealing with the public at an interface fire, and the importance of an organized demobilization plan

1 C

154 309. Describe how you can minimize and protect against damage to public and private property

2 C

154 310. Describe 12 general safety considerations often encountered in interface operations

1 C

154 311. List the structural situations that shout “Watch Out”, and seven don’t when working

1 C


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around power lines

FIRE 156, 157 – Wildland Incident Command – none

202 FIRE 202 Fire Hydraulics 202 312. Apply application of mathematics and

physics to the movement of water in fire suppression activities

1 A

202 313. Comprehend the design principles of fire service pumping apparatus

2 A

202 314. Analyze community fire flow demand criteria

4 A

202 315. Demonstrate through problem solving, a thorough understanding of the principles of forces that affect water at rest and in motion

1 A

203 316. Describe atomic structure, electron

configuration, chemical bonding, ionization, covalent bonding and use of the Periodic Table of Elements to enhance understanding of what happens at the molecular level of the chemistry of hazardous materials

2 B

203 317. Identify and describe the hazards of hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon derivatives.

2 B


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203 318. Describe the theories of fire and fire extinguishment

2 B

203 319. Identify and describe the hazards of flammable and combustible liquids

2 B

203 320. Identify and describe the hazards of compressed gases

2 B

203 321. Identify and describe the hazards of combustible solids

2 B

203 322. Identify and describe the hazards of cryogenic gases

2 B

203 323. Identify and describe the hazards of oxidizing agents

2 B

203 324. Identify and describe the hazards of plastics

2 B

203 325. Identify and describe the hazards of corrosives

2 B

203 326. Identify and describe the hazards of unstable materials such as organic peroxides and monomers

2 B

203 327. Identify and describe the hazards of toxic, radioactive, and explosive compounds

2 B


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203 328. Identify and describe the hazards of water and air reactive materials

2 B

203 329. Use the North American Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) as a reference source to identify and to form an action plan when hazardous materials are encountered in the field

2 B

203 330. Identify and describe the hazards of biological, chemical, and radiological weapons of mass destruction

2 B

206 331. Describe general principles of construction

such as definition of lodes, characteristics of construction materials, and structural elements

1 C

206 332. Describe the characteristics and hazards of wood construction

1 C

206 333. Describe the characteristics and hazards of ordinary construction

1 C

206 334. Describe the characteristics and hazards of garden apartments and other protected structures

1 C

206 335. Describe the principles of fire resistance 1 C


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206 336. Describe the characteristics and hazards of steel construction

1 C

206 337. Describe the characteristics and hazards of concrete construction

1 C

206 338. Describe the characteristics and hazards of wood construction

1 C

206 339. Describe how fire growth proceeds given the various types of construction

1 C

206 340. Describe how smoke and fire containment schemes are introduced into construction features

1 C

206 341. Describe the characteristics and hazards of high‐rise construction

1 C

206 342. Describe the hazards of truss construction 1 C

206 343. Describe how automatic fire sprinklers operate and how they impact life safety

2 N

206 344. Describe the characteristics and hazards of warehouse rack storage

1 C

FIRE 207 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operation

207 345. Demonstrate familiarity of basic chemistry of hazardous materials

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207 346. Describe hazards associated with each class of hazardous materials

2 A

207 347. Identify hazardous materials 1 A

207 348. Define the role of the first responder 2 A

207 349. Operate safely and effectively at hazardous material incidents

1 A

207 350. Describe operation under incident command system

2 A

207 351. Demonstrate baseline knowledge of advanced operations to include tasks

2 A

208 352. Discuss the State of Hawaii Airport

Firefighters Certification Program 2 C

208 353. Describe the National Fire Code Objectives and Federal Aviation Regulation

2 C

208 354. Describe the Module Content Introduction to structure and essential topics, theories, facts, concepts, requirements, equipment, and procedures

2 C

208 355. Explain the three levels of difficulty for the knowledge and skill objectives

2 C


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208 356. Describe Performance Objectives 2 C

208 357. Discuss the knowledge and skill levels required to perform aircraft crash and rescue duties

2 B

208 358. Explain the purpose of Aircraft Crash and Rescue

1 A

208 359. Know life safety and property protection 1 A

208 360. Describe the Reinforce skills necessary to effectively operate local rescue firefighting equipment

2 C

208 361. Discuss Airports 2 A

208 362. Discuss runways and taxiways designation systems

2 A

208 363. Identify the lighting and marking systems 2 A

208 364. Describe airport ground vehicle control 2 C

208 365. Discuss water and fuel supplies 2 A

208 366. Explain the Personal Protective Equipment 2 A

208 367. Identify uniforms, hearing and eye protection, protective clothing, and self

2 C


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contained breathing apparatus

208 368. Explain the care of the protective equipment

2 C

208 369. Discuss Aircraft Types, Engines, and Systems

2 A

208 370. Identify the Types of aircrafts 2 A

208 371. Identify the Engine Types and Applications 2 A

208 372. Describe the Aircraft Structural Material 2 A

208 373. Describe the Aircraft Systems 2 A

208 374. Explain standardized coding, fuel systems, fuel tanks and distribution

2 A

208 375. Identify different aircraft fuels 2 A

208 376. Discuss Fire Protection Systems and inflatable slide and emergency cut in areas

2 A

208 377. Explain Fire and Rescue Communications 2 A

208 378. Discuss airport communications system, audible alarms, telephone systems

2 A

208 379. Describe radio systems and their 2 A


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procedure

208 380. Explain the proper usage of radio and telephone systems

2 A

208 381. Explain the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Procedures

2 A

208 382. Describe the types of aircraft incidents and accidents

2 A

208 383. Explain the procedures for a overheated landing gear, tire and wheel failures, and low‐ impact crashes

2 A

208 384. Explain pre‐ incident planning 1 A

208 385. Identify possible accident sites 2 A

208 386. Explain emergency response notification 1 A

208 387. Describe the mutual aid assistance and communication

2 A

208 388. Discuss post incident operation 2 A

208 389. Identify investigative authorities 2 A

208 390. Know evidence and property protection 2 A


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208 391. Explain Fire Prevention 2 C

208 392. Know how to monitor ground activity 2 C

208 393. Describe Fire Extinguishers for maintenance operations

2 C

208 394. Explain large fuel spills and fire extinguishers required for fueling

2 A

208 395. Demonstrate mutual aid support personnel

2 C

208 396. Illustrate record keeping and aircraft familiarization

2 C

FIRE 209, 211 Hazardous Materials Technician none

214 397. Understand the basic codes and principles

pertinent to subject material 2 C

214 398. Identify different fire detection and suppressions systems

1 C

214 399. Understand and explain and identify basic system components

2 C

214 400. Understand and discuss the maintenance frequencies and requirements of different fire detection and suppression systems

2 C


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214 401. Understand and explain the application of these systems in new construction and the built environment

2 C

214 402. Understand and discuss how fire detection and suppression systems assist firefighters

2 C

214 403. Understand and explain the basic operating principles of all systems and possible associated hazards

2 C

214 404. Understand the impact different fire detection and suppression systems have on the community

2 C

214 405. Define and classify hazardous waste as described by 40 CFR 261

1 C

218 406. Explain the scope of requirements for 29

CFR 1910.120 2 C

218 407. Describe health effects of hazardous materials

1 C

218 408. Describe signs and symptoms of heat‐stress disorders

1 C

218 409. Identify health and safety issues associated with hazardous waste operations

1 N


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218 410. Develop a site‐specific health and safety plan

3 H

218 411. Describe operating modes, use, calibration, and limitations of monitoring instruments used in hazardous waste operations

2 C

218 412. Devise a decontamination plan with appropriate station layout

6 N

218 413. Conduct Levels A, B, and C decontamination

3 N

218 414. Follow appropriate donning and doffing procedures for different types of PPE

3 N

218 415. Identify limitations of different types of CPC and respirators

1 C

218 416. Recognize an emergency involving hazardous substances

4 C

218 417. Safely assess hazardous situations involving chemical substances

4 C

218 418. Identify and follow appropriate emergency responding strategies

1 C

218 419. Safely handle drums and other types of containers

2 C


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218 420. Conduct environmental sampling of various media

2 C

218 421. Describe spill containment methods 1 C

218 422. Identify health and safety issues associated with a confined space entry

2 C

270 423. Discuss the National Inter‐ Agency Incident

Management Systems 2 C

270 424. Describe the five major subsystems 1 C

270 425. Identify the eight interactive components and procedures for organizing and operating an on‐scene management structure

1 C

270 426. Know the ICS operating requirements and compounds of the ICS

1 C

270 427. Define the common terminology 1 C

428. Discuss the organization of Incident Tactical operations

2 H

270 429. Identify the type of incident, agencies involved, objectives and strategies selected

1 H

270 430. Know the planning section Chief and Deputy, resources unit, situation unit, and

1 H


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documentation unit

270 431. Describe the technical specialists, environmental specialists, and training specialists

1 C

270 432. Describe the logistics 1 C

270 433. Know who is the section chief 1 C

270 434. Identify the supply unit, facilities unit, ground support unit, and food and medical unit

1 C

270 435. Describe the time, procurement, compensation/claims unit

2 C

270 436. Explain the ICS Modular development 1 C

270 437. Describe the Incident Commander's responsibilities

1 H

270 438. Explain the duties and responsibilities of the Information Officer, Safety and Liaison Officer

1 H

270 439. Explain the responsibilities of the Operations Section Chief

1 H

270 440. Explain the responsibilities and duties of the Staging Area Manager, Branch Director, Air Operations Director, Helibase Manager,

1 H


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and Deck Coordinator

270 441. Explain the importance of how the different types of incidents apply different applications of their specific functions as they relate to ICS

2 H

270 442. Describe the importance of Communication, Central Location, Identification and Interagency Cooperation in understanding the ICS completely

2 H

270 443. Discuss the duties and responsibilities of the Load Master, Parking Tender, Takeoff/ Landing Coordinator, and Helispot Manager

2 H

270 444. Explain the responsibilities and duties of the Planning Section Chief

1 H

270 445. Describe the reassigning of I.A. Forces, to an extended attack situation

1 H

270 446. Explain the responsibilities and duties of the Resource Unit Leader, Situation Unit Leader, Field Observer, etc...

1 H

270 447. Discuss Training Spec as they apply to all other incidents, specifically hazardous material

1 C

270 448. Describe the National Fire Protection 2 C


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Association's encouragement to use ICS

270 449. Describe the Integrated Emergency Management System

1 C

270 450. Explain the responsibilities of Fire Department members who develop Incident Command Systems consideration of all the other organizations in that community

1 C

270 451. Explain the duties and responsibilities of Service Branch Director, Communications Unit Leader, Operations supports for Haz Mat, Medical Unit Leader, etc...

1 C

270 452. Discuss logistics specific functions for different types and sizes of incidents

1 C

270 453. Know the Finance Unit Leader 1 C

270 454. Explain the duties and responsibilities of Time Unit Leader, Personal Time Recorder, Procurement Unit Leader, etc...

1 C

270 455. Describe the importance of the Finance Section

1 C

270 456. Identify types and sizes of Finance Units on different incidents

1 C

270 457. Discuss the Field Operations Guide 2 H


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270 458. Know the recommended levels of personnel size of incidents based on divisions

1 C

280A 280B 280C

459. Meet the general knowledge and skill requirements, and job performance requirements covered in NFPA 1001

1 A

280A 280B 280C

460. Demonstrate fire department communication procedures

1 A

280A 280B 280C

461. Apply fireground operations activities 1 A

280A 280B 280C

462. Perform rescue operations 1 A

280A 280B 280C

463. Employ fire prevention, preparedness, and maintenance activities

1 A

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