Mariposa County High School

Grizzlies Fire Department/Fire Technology - ROP

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Course Goals & Major Student Outcomes

Students will learn the basic information needed for entry into the fire
service, as well as provide a field overview of the many and varied
aspects of the fire service.

Students will successfully complete all written and manipulative aspects of

fire service training that is presented in the classroom and on the drill
ground.

Students will earn certificates for most aspects of the fire service prior to
the end of the school year.

The students will learn each aspect of the course through their
demonstration of: Safety Participation Attendance
Cooperation Teamwork Citizenship

Course Outline
Students will need to participate in all classroom and field training exercises
throughout both the fall and spring semesters in order to complete all of the
requirements for Firefighter I certification.
Core Texts
IFSTA: Essentials of Firefighting 6th Edition/Workbook 6th Edition
Cal Fire: Wildland Firefighting

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Instructional Methods and/or Strategies

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Hands-On/Manipulative
Direct & Explicit Instruction
Whole-Class & Group Discussion
Structured Questions
Peer Editing
Power Point Presentations
VHS/DVD

Supplemental Visual Aids

IFSTA Videos:
Guest Speakers:

Fire Streams, Ventilation, & Fire Attack

National Park Service Firefighters
US Forest Service Firefighters
Cal Fire Firefighters

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Course Objectives
Students will understand and perform all of the necessary duties associated
with the components of the following subjects:

History Of The Fire Service

Fire Service Organization
Fire Fighter Safety
Fire Behavior
Fire Extinguishment
Fire Fighter Protective Gear PPE
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Ropes, Knots, & Hitches
Rope Rescue & Repelling
Vehicle Rescue & Extrication
Search & Rescue
Forcible Entry
Ventilation Methods
Ground Ladders
Water Supplies & Fire Protection Systems
Fire Streams, Nozzles, Hose & Appliances
Hose Lays
Fire Control
Building Construction
Salvage & Overhaul
Fire Prevention & Investigation
Flashover Survival
Wildland Fire Training
L-180 USFS Certification
Fire Alarm Communications
Vehicle Fire Fighting
Confined Space Rescue Awareness
Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations
Positive Work Attitudes
Search & Rescue Drills
Live Flashover Drills

Students may participate in the annual LE100 safe lot clearance program with
MCVFD at Ponderosa Basin Subdivision.
Students may participate in field trips to outside fire agencies becoming familiar
with their stations, apparatus, and equipment.
Students will understand and participate in the oral interview process for the fire
service. Second ear students will be required to take on leadership roles.

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Skills You Will Be Expected To Perform

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Don/Doff PPE
Don/Doff SCBA
Operate Various Fire Extinguishers
Tie Various Knots
Tie Webbing Gear For Repelling
Take Equipment Aloft With Ropes
Operate Heavy Extrications Equipment
Carry Drag Push Pull Victims
Extend Charged Hose Lines In Full PPE
Work In A Confined Space Wearing Full PPE
Carry Raise Extend Ground Ladders
Climb & Work Off Of Ground Ladders (12 35 High)
Carry Equipment & Charged Hose Lines Up Ground Ladders
Perform Search & Rescue
Participate In Mobile Training Unit Under Adverse Conditions
Conduct Fire Inspections Public Education
Perform Rope Rescue Tactics
Perform Salvage & Overhaul Operations
Extend & Operate Charged Hose Lines
Extend Charged Hose Lines & Extinguish a Vehicle Fire
Perform Wildland Fire Fighting Operations
Operate Water Pump On Fire Engine
Perform all Operations Safely & Correctly
Follow All Orders Related To Manipulative Performance

Assessment Methods
Exams & Quizzes
Reading Homework
Group Interaction/Teamwork
Leadership Abilities

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Summative Assessments
Semester I
Students, who chose to, will take an oral interview. Most of the fundamentals
of fire technology will be taught this semester: Safety, PPE, SCBA, Ladders,
Fire Hose, Radio Communications
Semester II
Students will complete Hazardous Materials FRO, Wildland S-190, Confined
Space Awareness Training, Search & Rescue, MTU Drills, Attend All
Fieldtrips.