Fundamentals of Fire and Emergency Services

Chapter 1- History and Culture of the Fire Service
Objectives
Poll
Pre-Test
The Fire Problem and Early Efforts
Fire Statistics in the U.S.
Wildland Fire
Historical Development
Tradition in the Fire Service
Conclusion
Key Terms for Chapter 1

Chapter 2- Career Development
Objectives
Poll
Pre-Test
Selection Processes
Application
Written Test
Skills Test
Physical Abilities Test
Oral Interview-Scored
Background Evaluation
Oral Interview-Final Selection
Medical Exam
Academy/Probationary Period
Education and Training
Work Ethics and Human Relations
Goal Setting
Conclusion
Key Terms for Chapter 2

Chapter 3- Career Opportunities
Objectives
Poll
Pre-Test
Public Safety Firefighting Positions
Recruit Firefighter
Firefighter
Firefighter Paramedic
Engineer/ Apparatus Operator
Captain/Chief Officer
Fire Heavy Equipment Operator
Fire Rescue Pilot
Wildland Firefighter
Fire and Arson Investigator
Private Sector Firefighting Positions
Non-Firefighting Positions in the Fire Service
Dispatcher/911 Operator
Public Information/Information Specialist
Training Specialist
GIS Specialist
Fire Inspector/Building Plan Inspector
Private Sector Opportunities
Fire Protection System Engineer
Fire Protection System Contractor
Fire Equipment Sales
Conclusion
Key Terms for Chapter 3

Chapter 4- Fire Behavior and Chemistry
Objectives
Poll
Pre-Test
The Fire Triangle
Chemical Chain Reaction and the Tetrahedron Model
Fuel, Heat, and Oxygen
Fire Classification
Stages of Fire Growth and Decay
Incipient Stage
Free Burning Stage
Smoldering Stage
NIST/ UL Studies
Modern vs Legacy Structures
Conclusion
Key Terms for Chapter 4

Chapter 5- Building Design and Construction
Objective
Poll
Pre-Test
Pre-Incident Planning
Construction Basics
Construction Types
Type I Fire Resistive
Type II Non-combustible
Type III Ordinary
Type IV Heavy Timber
Type V Wood Frame
Trusses and Lightweight Construction
Forces and Loads
Conclusion
Key Terms for Chapter 5

Chapter 6 Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
Detection devices
Fire Alarms
Sprinklers and Standpipes
Fire Assemblies

Chapter 7- Fire Prevention, Investigation, and Public Education
Codes and Standards
Inspection
Code Enforcement
Fire Investigation
Arson
Cost Recovery
Public Education

Chapter 8- Equipment and Facilities
Fire Department Facilities
Stations
HQ
Training
Supply
Equipment Maintenance
Apparatus and Response Equipment
Engines
Trucks
Support Vehicles
Heavy Equipment
Aircraft
Tools and Equipment
Hand tools
Power tools
Hose, Appliances, and Fittings
Personal Protective Equipment
Turn-outs
SCBA
Wildland
EMS

Chapter 9 -Safety and Training
16 Fire Safety Initiatives
NFPA 1500
Accountability
Crew Resource Management
Risk Assessment
Policy, Standards and Training

Chapter 10- Department Administration and Emergency Management
Basic Management Concepts
Unity of Command, Chain of Command, Span of Control, Delegation, Division of Labor.
Departmental Organization
NIMS/ICS
Mutual Aid and Support Agencies

Chapter 11- Emergency Response
Size-up
Strategy and Tactics
RECEO
Ventilation
Salvage
Direct, Indirect, Combination
Structure Fires
Residential
Commercial
High Rise
Wildland Fires
Vehicle Fires
Aircraft Fires
Rescue/EMS
Hazardous Materials
Terrorism

Chapter 12- After the Incident
After Action Reviews
Accident/Fatality Investigations
Critical Incident Stress
Caring for Our Own