FS 205. Firefighting Tactics and Strategy

This course will enable the student to identify and execute tactics, strategies, and procedures during fire ground operations, as part of a team or as an individual. The student will develop skills in identifying problems that modern construction presents during fire ground operations. The student will address incident preplanning, incident action plans, potential fire ground problems, special methods and equipment used during firefighting operations, and post fire analysis. The student will be able to identify each position within the Incident Management System and acknowledge the importance of establishing attack and rescue priorities during various emergency operations.

Prerequisite(s): FS 100 with a C or better or concurrent enrollment in FS 100.

Credits: 3