Course · AL
Fire Science I
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Fire Science I is designed to provide students with information regarding career possibilities in firefighting and instruction in firefighting techniques.
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Explain the basic components of an emergency medical systemDemonstrate the principles of infection control and standard precautions for all patientsDescribe initial patient assessments, including vital signs, a focused historyAnalyze the different types of bleeding in patients, demonstrate methods for controlling the bleedingAssess the different types and degrees of burns and ways to treat themExplain the abbreviations and mnemonics that pertain to emergency careExplain legal considerations involved in providing emergency medical care, including consent, documentationExplain how human anatomy plays a role in injuriesExplain how Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) impacts emergency careDescribe provisions of an advance directive, living will, DNAR order, and power of attorney orderDemonstrate CPR for adults, children, and infantsDemonstrate the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). and OrientationExplain how the individual firefighter’s role fits into the fire department’s mission and visionInterpret fire department standard operating procedures and rules and explain how they benefit the firefighterCollect and disseminate information related to an emergency using department phone and radio connectionsUse communications equipment to initiate a “mayday” or emergency call indicating that a firefighter is trapped or injureInitiate a response to a report of emergencyExplain the principles of fire behaviorDescribe the characteristics of the stages of fire developmentExplain the effects of fire behavior on firefighter safetyIdentify patterns of rapid fire development and flashover and explain how to respond to each one. and HealthDiscuss the life safety initiatives that are integral to firefightingDiscuss the value of life safety initiativesDescribe the signs and symptoms of behavioral and emotional distressDescribe the value of a physical fitness program as part of a healthy lifestyleDiscuss the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle throughout a fire service career. and BreathingDescribe the components of personal protective equipment (PPE)Demonstrate the proper use and care of personal protective equipment (PPE)Discuss the importance of the proper use and care of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)Demonstrate how the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is designed and used to protect firefighters