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Firefighter Training Block 02 (CCP)

This course includes Ladders, Ventilation, Ropes & Knots, Search & Rescue, Water Supplies, Hose, Streams, and Appliances, and Emergency Medical Care. This course will present the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications (2019 edition), as well as the Emergency Medical requirements found in Chapter 6 of NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications (2019 edition). This particular course is designed to be delivered at a High School to sophomores and juniors only. It should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact Office State Fire Marshal for details.

Course Objectives

Describe the four primary types of fire service rope.
List the two types of life safety rope and their minimum breaking strength.
Describe the characteristics of escape rope and fire escape rope.
Describe the characteristics of water rescue throwlines.
Describe the characteristics of utility ropes.
Describe the characteristics of webbing.
List the disadvantages of natural fiber ropes.
List the advantages of synthetic fiber ropes.
List the disadvantages of synthetic fiber ropes.
List the types of synthetic fibers that are used in fire service rope.
Describe how twisted ropes are constructed.
Describe how braided ropes are constructed.
Describe how kernmantle ropes are constructed.
Explain the differences between dynamic kernmantle rope and static kernmantle rope.
List the four components of the rope maintenance formula.
Describe how to preserve rope strength and integrity.
Describe how to clean rope.
Describe how to inspect rope.
Describe how to keep an accurate rope record.
Describe how to store rope properly.
List the terminology used to describe the parts of a rope when tying knots.
List the terminology used to describe the bends in rope that are formed when a knot is tied.
List the common types of knots that are used in the fire service.
Describe the characteristics of a safety knot.
Describe the characteristics of a half hitch.
Describe the characteristics of a clove hitch.
Describe the characteristics of a figure eight knot.
Describe the characteristics of a bowline knot.
Describe the characteristics of a sheet bend.
Describe the characteristics of a water knot.
Describe the methods used to hoist a tool.
Care for life safety ropes.
Clean fire department ropes.
Inspect fire department ropes.
Place a life safety rope in a rope bag.
Tie a safety knot.
Tie a half hitch.
Tie a clove hitch in the open.
Tie a clove hitch around an object.
Tie a figure eight knot.
Tie a figure eight on a bight.
Tie a figure eight follow-through.
Tie a figure eight bend.
Tie a bowline.
Tie a sheet or Becket bend.
Tie a water knot.
Hoist an axe.
Hoist a pike pole.
Hoist a ladder.
Hoist a charged hose line.
Hoist an uncharged hose line.
Hoist an exhaust fan or power tool.

List and describe the parts of a ladder.
Categorize the different types of ladders.
Inspect ladders.
Maintain ladders.
Clean ladders.
Describe when, where, and who performs service testing on ladders.
Specify the hazards associated with ladders.
Itemize the measures fire fighters should take to ensure safety when working with and on ladders.
Cite the factors and guidelines used to select the appropriate ladder from the fire apparatus.
Determine appropriate ladder placement for common fire ground tasks
Describe how to remove a ladder from the apparatus.
Describe how to lift ladders.
Inspect, clean, and maintain a ladder.
Carry a portable ladder using the one-fire fighter carry.
Carry a portable ladder using the two-fire fighter shoulder carry.
Carry a portable ladder using the two-fire fighter suitcase carry.
Carry a portable ladder using the three-fire fire fighter flat-shoulder carry.
Carry a portable ladder using the four-fire fighter flat-shoulder carry.
Raise a ladder using the one-fire fighter flat raise for ladders less than 14 ft.
Raise a portable ladder using the one-fire fighter flat raise for ladders more than 14 ft.
Tie the halyard.
Raise a ladder using the two-fire fighter beam raise.
Raise a ladder using the two-fire fighter flat raise.
Climb a ladder.
Use a leg lock to work from a ladder.
Deploy a roof ladder.

Describe the methods fire fighters use to determine whether an area is tenable.
Describe the objectives of a primary search.
Describe the search patterns commonly used in primary search operations.
Explain how thermal imagers are used during search operations.
Describe a primary search using the standard search method.
Describe a primary search using the oriented search method.
Describe a primary search using the oriented-vent-enter-isolate-search sequence (O-VEIS) method.
Describe a primary search using the team search method.
Describe the objectives of a secondary search.
List the major types of rescue methods.
Describe the concept of sheltering-in-place.
Describe how to assist a victim to an exit.
List the common types of simple victim carries performed during rescue operations.
List the six emergency drags performed during rescue operations.
Describe the conditions that may require a ground ladder rescue.
Describe the advantages of using aerial ladders and platforms during rescue operations.
Conduct a primary search using the standard search method.
Conduct a primary search using the oriented search method.
Conduct a primary search using the oriented-vent-enter-isolate search (O-VEIS) method.
Conduct a primary search using the team search method.
Conduct a secondary search.
Perform a one-person walking assist.
Perform a two-person walking assist.
Perform a two-person extremity carry.
Perform a two-person seat carry.
Perform a two-person chair carry.
Perform a cradle-in-arms carry.
Perform a clothes drag.
Perform a blanket drag.
Perform a standing drag.
Perform a webbing sling drag.
Perform a fire fighter drag.
Perform a one-person emergency drag from a vehicle.
Rescue a conscious victim from a window.
Rescue an unconscious victim from a window.
Rescue an unconscious child or small adult from a window.
Rescue a large adult from a window.

Describe the characteristics of a ventilation-limited fire.
Describe the impact of door control on ventilation.
Describe the impact of ventilation location.
Describe the impact of ventilation hole size.
Describe the impact of wind on fire behavior.
Describe the impact of exterior suppression on fire behavior.
Describe the importance of including ventilation considerations in a size-up.
Describe how the location, size, and stage of fire affect ventilation operations.
Describe how the characteristics of different construction types affect ventilation operations.
Describe the importance of the timing and coordination of ventilation and suppression.
Describe steps that can be taken to minimize backdrafts and flashovers.
List the two basic types of ventilation.
Explain how horizontal ventilation removes contaminated atmosphere from a structure.
List the two methods of horizontal ventilation.
Explain how natural ventilation removes contaminated atmosphere from a structure.
Describe the techniques used to provide natural ventilation to a structure.
Explain how mechanical ventilation removes contaminated atmosphere from a structure.
Describe the techniques used to provide mechanical ventilation to a structure.
Describe how negative-pressure ventilation removes contaminated atmosphere from a structure.
Describe the techniques used to provide negative pressure ventilation to a structure.
Describe how positive-pressure ventilation removes contaminated atmosphere from a structure.
Describe the techniques used to provide positive-pressure ventilation to a structure.
Describe how hydraulic ventilation removes contaminated atmosphere from a structure.
Describe the techniques used to provide hydraulic ventilation to a structure.
Describe how vertical ventilation removes contaminated atmosphere from a structure.
Describe how to ensure fire fighter safety during vertical ventilation operations.
Identify the warning signs of roof collapse.
Describe the components and characteristics of roof assemblies.
List the differences in solid-beam construction and truss construction in roofs.
Explain how roof construction affects fire resistance.
List the basic types of roof design.
Describe the characteristics of flat roofs.
Describe the characteristics of pitched roofs.
Describe the characteristics of curved roofs.
Describe the techniques of vertical ventilation.
List the tools utilized in vertical ventilation.
List the types of roof cuts utilized in vertical ventilation operations.
Describe the characteristics of a rectangular or square cut.
Describe the characteristics of a seven, nine, eight (7, 9, 8) rectangular cut.
Describe the characteristics of a louver cut.
Describe the characteristics of a triangular cut.
Describe the characteristics of a peak cut.
Describe the characteristics of a trench cut.
Describe the special considerations in ventilating basements.
Describe the special considerations in ventilating concrete roofs.
Describe the special considerations in ventilating metal roofs.
Describe the special considerations in ventilating high-rise buildings.
Describe the special considerations in ventilating windowless buildings.
Describe the special considerations in ventilating large buildings.
Explain how to ensure that ventilation equipment is in a state of readiness.
Break glass with a hand tool.
Break a window with a ladder.
Deliver negative-pressure ventilation.
Deliver positive-pressure ventilation.
Perform hydraulic ventilation.
Operate a power saw.
Make a rectangular cut to deliver vertical ventilation.
Make a seven, nine, eight (7, 9, 8) rectangular cut to deliver vertical ventilation.
Make a louver cut to deliver vertical ventilation.
Make a triangular cut to deliver vertical ventilation.
Make a peak cut to deliver vertical ventilation.
Make a trench cut to deliver vertical ventilation.
Perform a readiness check on a power saw.
Maintain a power saw.

Describe how municipal water systems supply water to communities.
Describe the common guidelines that govern the location of fire hydrants.
List the types of fire hydrants.
Describe the characteristics of dry-barrel hydrants.
Describe the characteristics of wet-barrel hydrants.
Explain the principles of fire hydraulics.
Describe how water flow is measured.
Describe how water pressure is measured.
Compare potential and kinetic energy.
Describe the similarities between static pressure and normal operating pressure of a system.
Explain how friction loss affects water pressure.
Explain how elevation pressure affects water pressure.
Describe how to prevent water hammer.
Describe how to inspect a fire hydrant.
Describe how to test a fire hydrant.
Describe the equipment and procedures that are used to access static sources of water.
Describe the characteristics of a mobile water supply apparatus.
Describe the advantages of a portable tank system.
Operate a dry-barrel fire hydrant.
Shut down a dry-barrel fire hydrant.
Operate a wet-barrel fire hydrant.
Shut down a wet-barrel fire hydrant.
Conduct a hydrant flow test.
Assist the pump driver/operator with drafting.
Set up a portable tank.

List the two types of fire hose.
Describe the various sizes of fire hose and how they are used.
Describe the characteristics of attack hose.
Explain how fire hose is constructed.
Describe the characteristics of single-jacket hose.
Describe the characteristics of multiple-jacket hose.
Describe the characteristics of rubber-covered hose.
Describe the characteristics of couplings.
List the common types of couplings.
Describe supply hose.
Describe the two types of suction hose.
List the common types of hose damage.
Describe how to clean and maintain hose.
Describe the importance of a hose inspection.
List the common types of hose rolls used to organize supply hose.
List the common hose appliances used in conjunction with fire hose.
Describe the characteristics of wyes.
Describe the characteristics of water thieves.
Describe the characteristics of Siamese connections.
Describe the characteristics of adaptors and reducers.
Describe the characteristics of hose jackets.
Describe the characteristics of hose rollers.
Describe the characteristics of hose bridges.
Describe the characteristics of hose clamps.
Describe the types of valves used to control water in pipes or hose lines.
Describe the different types of master stream appliances.
Discuss the differences between smooth-bore nozzles and fog-stream nozzles.
Replace the swivel gasket on a fire hose.
Perform the one-fire fighter foot-tilt method of coupling a fire hose.
Perform the two-fire fighter method of coupling a fire hose.
Perform the one-fire fighter knee-press method of uncoupling a fire hose.
Perform the two-fire fighter stiff-arm method of uncoupling a fire hose.
Uncouple a hose with a spanner wrench.
Clean and maintain hose.
Mark a defective hose.
Perform a straight hose roll.
Perform a single-doughnut hose roll.
Perform a twin-doughnut hose roll.
Perform a self-locking twin-doughnut hose roll.
Use a hose jacket.
Open and close nozzles slowly to prevent water hammer.
Operate a smooth-bore nozzle.
Operate a fog-stream nozzle.

Describe the procedures used to connect supply lines to a fire hydrant.
Describe the common types of supply line evolutions.
Describe the common techniques used to load supply hose.
Describe the common technique used to attach hose to a fire hydrant.
Describe the common techniques used to carry and advance supply hose.
Describe the two types of standpipe systems.
Describe the general procedures that are followed during attack line evolutions.
Describe the types of loads used to organize attack hose.
Describe the procedures to follow when advancing attack hose.
Describe how to extend an attack line.
Describe how to connect and advance an attack line from a standpipe outlet.
Describe how to replace a damaged section of attack hose.
Describe why hose should be unloaded and reloaded on a regular basis.
Describe how to unload a fire hose.
Perform a forward hose lay.
Attach a fire hose to a four-way hydrant valve.
Perform a reverse hose lay.
Perform a split hose lay.
Perform a flat hose load.
Perform a horseshoe hose load.
Perform an accordion hose load.
Attach a soft sleeve hose to a fire hydrant.
Perform a working hose drag.
Perform a shoulder carry.
Advance an accordion load.
Connect a hose line to supply a fire department connection.
Perform a minuteman hose load.
Advance a minuteman hose load.
Perform a preconnected at hose load.
Advance a preconnected at hose load.
Perform a triple-layer hose load.
Advance a triple-layer hose load.
Unload and advance wyed lines.
Advance an attack line from an attack engine to the door.
Advance an attack line from the door to the fire.
Advance an attack line up a stairway.
Advance an attack line down a stairway.
Advance an uncharged attack line up a ladder.
Operate an attack line from a ladder.
Connect and advance an attack line from a standpipe outlet.
Replace a damaged section of hose.
Drain a fire hose.

Learn about the different types of injuries and illnesses.
Learn the importance of first aid, how to prepare themselves to decide to help, tips for communicating calmly, and how to provide competent care.
Size up a scene before providing first aid.
Determine when and how to seek professional medical care.
Understand their legal duties and rights when providing first aid.
Learn how to prevent disease transmission through the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Learn how to check and treat an injured or ill person.
Learn the two types: responsive or unresponsive.
Learn to appropriately interview an injured or ill person and perform a physical exam.
Learn how to control bleeding and care for both shallow and severe wounds.
Understand how to respond to common injuries such as blisters, nose injuries, tooth injuries, eye injuries, and ear injuries.
Learn the proper care for impaled (imbedded) objects as well as how to treat amputations, avulsions, and head injuries.
Learn to assist a person with asthma in using their rescue inhaler.
Learn how to use an epinephrine auto-injector on someone suffering from a severe allergic reaction
Learn to recognize the signs of a heart attack and stroke and provide proper care for each.
Learn how to treat fainting and seizures as patients well as diabetic emergencies and pregnancy complications.
Learn to provide appropriate care in a variety of environmental emergencies. including heat-related emergencies such as heatstroke and heat exhaustion and cold-related emergencies such as hypothermia and frostbite.
Learn to provide proper treatment for swallowed and inhaled poisons as well as opioid and nonopioid drug emergencies.
Learn to care for common environmental emergencies such as poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.
Learn how to care for animal, snake, reptile, and arthropod bites as well as common insect stings.
Explain the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest.
Learn how to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to adults, children, and infants.
Learn how to give compression-only CPR to adults and children.
Learn both back blows and abdominal thrusts to provide first aid to someone with an airway obstruction.
Demonstrate how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).


Outline of Instruction

Ropes & Knots

Ladders

Search & Rescue

Ventilation

Water Supply Systems

Fire Hose, Nozzles, and Appliances

Supply Line and Attack Line Evolutions

Emergency Medical Care


Contact Hours

162

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

NC Fire and Rescue Commission

Website

https://www.ncosfm.gov/fire-rescue/fire-and-rescue-commission

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Block 2 in the series to certify as a NC Firefighter I & II


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Students must complete instruction in Firefighter Training Block 1 (CCP) or equivalent;
Must be a high school junior or senior.
Have an accumulative GPA of 2.8
OR
Demonstrate College Readiness in English, reading and mathematics assessment
OR
Have the recommendation of the high school principal or designee with rationale for recommendation in place of GPA and have the recommendation of the College's Chief Academic Officer or Chief Student Development Administrator.
Continue to make progress towards HS graduation and submit an updated high school transcript each academic term.

Learning Supplies Needed

Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response Includes Navigate Advantage Access, Fourth Edition ISBN-13: 9781284151336

Navigate 2 for Students (Advantage)
Each printed textbook comes with an access code that unlocks several valuable teaching and learning assets including:
Audio book allows students to download chapters to three different devices for mobile access online and offline.
Navigate eBook presents knowledge check questions throughout each chapter to allow students to
test their comprehension of the material. Knowledge check questions provide immediate feedback
but do not post to the instructor's gradebook. Online and offline accessibility ensures that the
eBook is always available. Offline interactions are captured, cached, and uploaded the next time
they are connected to the Internet. End-of-chapter eBook quizzes allow two attempts and will post to the instructor's gradebook.
Practice activities help students prepare for graded quizzes and examinations in a low-stress
environment. Practice activities will post to the instructor's gradebook.
Prepopulated quizzes are easily deployed as is or customized by the instructor. Plus, instructors can
configure the grading scheme, number of attempts, time allotted, and much more. Chapter quizzes will post to the instructor's gradebook

Navigate 2 for Instructors
Access Levels. Differing levels of access meet the needs of traditional, hybrid, and distance learning courses.
LMS Compatibility. Navigate 2 is a fully hosted and supported online learning solution. It is also
available for deployment in third-party learning management solutions, such as Blackboard and Canvas.
Analytics. Dashboards for the instructor enable access to real-time, actionable data.
Support & Training. A Navigate Implementation Specialist will be your personal resource to answer
questions, set up your course, and maintain your customizations from semester to semester.
Dry erase board and markers or chalkboard and chalk
LCD projector, slide projector, overhead projector, and projection screen
PowerPoint presentation, overhead transparencies, or slides

Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED, Jones & Bartlett Learning Eighth Edition ISBN: 9781284226188

(JB9)
Life Safety and Utility Rope

(JB11)
Models or diagrams of fire service ladders (for use in the classroom)
A selection of fire service training ladders (for use in practical evolutions)

(JB12)
Sturdy, non-folding chair, Blanket, Webbing sling, Cervical collar, long backboard, Hand tools, Thermal imager, Search rope

(JB13)
Fire fighter tools including an axe, Halligan, pike pole, trash hook, a short utility rope, and power saw
Electric fan and/or a gas-powered fan
A straight or extension ladder sufficient to reach the roof
A roof ladder
A structure for actual or simulated ventilation
Smoke generator, smoke bombs, or a smoke building
Balloons and streamers for demonstrating air flow (optional)

(JB14)
A hydrant cutaway (optional)
A hydrant that flows water
Two hydrant wrenches
A Pitot gauge
A cap gauge
A wire brush
A rectangular file
A flow conversion chart
A Tanker
A portable tank
A static water source
Fire pumper

(JB15)
Various quantities of 1½" (38 mm), 1¾" (45 mm), 2½" (65 mm), and supply hose
Samples of forestry hose, booster hose, supply hose
Spanner wrenches for each size of hose
Wye, gated wye, Siamese, water thief, four-way valve, hose jacket, reducers, double male, double female
Spare swivel gaskets
Fire hydrant
Engine
Available set of stairs
Ladder(s)
Fire department connection
Smooth-bore nozzles of various sizes
Fog nozzles of various types and sizes

(JB16)
Personnel accountability system equipment in use by the department, including tags, passports, accountability status boards, and signaling systems
Newspaper articles or videos that depict failures of fire-ground safety practices that have led to injuries, deaths, or near misses
Copies of local departmental (SOPs) relating to personnel accountability, rapid intervention teams, rehabilitation, and other safety-related practices

EMC - Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED, Jones & Bartlett Learning Eighth Edition ISBN: 9781284226188

One pair of latex-free disposable medical exam gloves for each participant
Two triangular bandages for every two participants made from diagonally cutting a square piece of muslin cloth (with about 36-inch sides) or commercial triangular bandages.
Ice or cold pack, or plastic sandwich bag filled with wad of cloth to simulate ice
Several sticks, pencils. Adhesive tape.
One inhaler and one inhaler spacer for every two participants.
One epinephrine auto-injector trainer for every two participants
Adult manikin (one for every three participants)
Child manikin (one for every three participants; use adult manikin if not available)
Infant manikin (one for every three participants)
Manikin cleaning materials
1 mouth-to-barrier device for each participant
AED training device, pads, and extra batteries

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Smart Classroom, Training Area/Ground,

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance
Successfully complete Practical Skills Assessments with a minimum score of 70.,Successfully complete a Comprehensive Written Assessment with a minimum score of 70.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

High School Students ONLY

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Firefighter

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Firefighter

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Firefighter

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Course Contact Information

Steven Fowler
919-866-6124
[email protected]

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