FIP 220 Fire Fighting Strategies

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course provides preparation for command of initial incident operations involving emergencies within both the public and private sector referenced in NFPA standards 1561, 1710, and 1720. Topics include incident management, fire-ground tactics and strategies, incident safety, and command/control of emergency operations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the initial incident system as it relates to operations involving various emergencies in fire and non-fire situations.

Course is typically offered in Fall
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Define the main functions of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and their purpose during an incident.
Explain the methods of gathering, storing, and retrieving pre-incident plan information with the use of pre-formatted forms.
Compare construction methods in terms of structural stability, fire extension, and fuel contribution.
Apply the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives to fire department operations.
Compare offensive, defensive, and transitional fire attack methods for appropriate conditions and scenarios.