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Course · AL
Firefighting I
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Firefighting I is designed to provide the student with basic information on fire service organization, the fire ground environment, firefighter safety, and the science of fire and fire behavior.
Identify the basic elements of an emergency medical systemDescribe the principles of infection controlList steps for initial patient assessments, including vital signs, patient historyList common types of bleeding, methods for controlling bleeding, and treatment for shockDescribe the different types of burns and ways to treat themDefine the term mnemonics and identify the ones commonly used by emergency care providersIdentify the legal aspects of emergency medical care, including consent, documentation, scope of practice, and refusalList ways human anatomy plays a role in injuriesList HIPAA provisions that impact emergency careDefine advance directive, living will, Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) order, and power of attorney orderDescribe Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures for adults, children, and infantsExplain when to use the Automated External Defibrillator (AED)Identify the firefighter’s role in the fire department’s mission and visionIdentify fire department standard operating procedures and rules and indicate how they pertain to the firefighterDescribe the proper response to a report of an emergencyDescribe how information related to an emergency is communicated using department phone and radio connectionsDescribe the use of communication equipment to initiate a “mayday” or emergency call indicating that a firefighter is trDefine fire behaviorIdentify the stages of fire developmentIdentify the characteristics of rapid fire development and flashover. and HealthIdentify the life safety initiatives that are integral to firefightingExplain the value of life safety initiatives and how they reduce firefighter injuries and deathsList the signs of behavioral and emotional distress a firefighter may exhibitDescribe proper lifting techniquesExplain how a physical fitness routine and a balanced, nutritious diet can help to maintain a healthyIdentify the different components of personal protective equipment (PPE)Describe how personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed, cared for, and used to protect firefightersDescribe how self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is designed, cared for, and used to protect firefightersIdentify the basic components of a portable fire extinguisherExplain how to categorize and use the correct fire extinguisher for a specific fire type