FRTA1092 — Firefighter II
FRTA 1092 - Firefighter II FRTA 1092 - Firefighter II Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 2 Course Description: Firefighter II emphasizes the skills and knowledge necessary to take the Minnesota Firefighter II certification test and to function above an entry-level position on a fire service or fire department. Topics include Incident Report writing, fire suppression-flammable liquids, fire suppression-flammable gases, fire ground command, evidence preservation, vehicle extrication, assisting the rescue team, pre-incident survey, equipment maintenance, fire hose testing, and fire hydrant testing. NOTE: This course requires medical clearance by a physician verifying that student is fit to perform the sometimes physically demanding tasks of firefighter training and is approved for respirator use through successful completion of a FIT test (with appropriate SCBA mask). This course is limited to students who have obtained OSHA-approved fire gear to use in training. This includes complete turnout gear, helmet, and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a mask. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. MnTC Goals None maintain fire equipment including hoses, hydrants and tools. extricate a car accident victim using extrication tools and techniques. conduct a pre-incident survey. extinguish flammable gas and liquid fires. preserve evidence on a fire ground. communicate with other public safety personnel. explain how building fire systems function
Prerequisites: FRTA1091, FRTA1095