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Workforce Development Learning Center Course Outline

Course Title: A maximum of 30 values

Fire hose, Streams & Appl.

Course Number: State-assigned number

FIP 3311

Course Objectives: List the primary learning objectives

1. The firefighter shall correctly describe and

demonstrate the applications of hose,

nozzles, adapters and tools carried on a

pumper.

2. The firefighter, when given various

evolutions, shall correctly demonstrate

advancing a charged hose line, and shall

correctly identify precautions to be followed

while advancing hose lines into a fire.

3. The firefighter, when given the proper

equipment, shall correctly identify and

demonstrate at least three types of hose

loads and finishes.

4. The firefighter shall correctly define the

direct method of water application and it’s

results.

5. The firefighter shall correctly select the

proper hose and nozzle for a given fire, and

describe the advantages and disadvantages

of each selection.

6. The firefighter shall correctly identify

adapters, appliances, and hose tools, state its

purpose, and describe its use.

7. The firefighter shall correctly demonstrate

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the procedures for cleaning maintenance and

inspection of fire hose and nozzles, and

annual service testing of fire hose.

Course Description: Must include statements similar to these:

a) This course is designed to… b) Course work includes…

c) Upon completion of this course, students should qualify for or accomplish…

.

This course is designed to present firefighters with the types and applications of hose, nozzles, adapters and tools carried on a pumper. In addition, the correct application of fire streams will be included.

This course is designed to demonstrate to firefighters the use of hoses and nozzles, adapters, and appliances and the information needed to conduct an annual service test of hose.

Course Length: Total class hours. If lecture, lab, and/or

clinical hours have to be broken out, identify the hours separately

21 hrs.

Outline: Describe the major topic/competency to be

covered. Topics should be listed as subtopics under each major heading with contact hours

assigned to topic headings.

I. LESSON ONE A. Categories of hose B. Fire hose couplings C. Components of nozzles D. Types of nozzles E. Special purpose nozzles F. Fire streams and water hammer

II. LESSON TWO A. Three functional positions of an attack line

B. Advancing charged and uncharged lines up a ladder

C. Moving hose lines D. Advancing charged and uncharged line down

stairways E. Stand pipe connections

III. LESSON THREE A. Hose loads and finishes B. Hose carries

IV. LESSON FOUR A. Methods of attack B. Indirect method of attack

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C. Water application V. LESSON FIVE A. Fog nozzle operation B. Solid stream nozzle operation C. Fire hose appliances and fire flow formulas

VI. LESSON SIX A. Adapters B. Appliances C. Hose tools

VII. LESSON Seven A. Hose, coupling, nozzle maintenance B. Annual fire hose service test

CEU’s: Indicate whether CEU’s will be awarded and

number of CEU’s for the course.

2.1

Pre-Requisites: List any pre- or co-requisites.

None

Textbook(s) Required: List the textbook(s) required along with

author, publisher, and edition

Essentials of Fire Fighting 5th edition is recommended

Supplies or Other Requirements:

List any supplies, equipment, uniforms, etc. that the students are required to have for the class, including copy of photo ID and social

security card when required.

Turn-out gear

Evaluation Methodology: Describe how students will be evaluated such

as written test, clinical practices, class

projects, etc.

Practical exam followed by a written exam

Grading & Minimum Passing Criteria:

S = 80% attendance

Passing grade of 70% or better on practical exam (if any)

Passing written test with a grade of 70%

P = 80% attendance

Student does not choose to test for certification

U = Unsatisfactory in either practical or written exam

I = Attends less than 80% of class

W = Student withdraws from class

NA= Never Attended

Attendance: Describe attendance requirements for completion and awarding of CEU’s.

Must attend 80% of the class hours to pass

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