FIST 2090 - Firefighter II

5.5 Credits

This course is the continuation of Firefighter I, and upon successful completion of the course individuals shall function on emergency scenes with general supervision. Firefighter II begins the entry-level education requirements for leading a team in emergency mitigation and/or hazardous materials response. Firefighter II is a national curriculum and certified by the state of Nebraska. The curriculum expands the students’ knowledge of ventilation, search and rescue, hazardous materials response, extrication and firefighting strategy, tactics, and tasks. Advanced fire suppression operations and pre-fire planning and occupancy inspections are covered in the curriculum.

Prerequisites: (2) FIST 1090 and FIST 2070

Lecture Hours: 4.0
Lab Hours: 4.5
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Implementation of the Incident Management System in accordance with NIMS criteria.
Successfully pass the appropriate final examination as established by the State of Nebraska.
Demonstrate competency in all skills taught in the course that include:

Set Up & Use the Incident Command System 
Complete a Comprehensive Written Incident Report
Use Radio Communication Effectively & Ask for More Resources Extinguish Flammable Liquid Fires 
Control Flammable Gas Fire
Secure & Protect Fire Scene 
Vehicle Extrication
Rescue Victim
Conduct & Prepare Preplan 
Clean & Inspect Power Tools 
Conduct Annual Hose Test
Test Fire Hydrant
Coordinate an Interior Attack as a Crew Leader
Demonstrate Fire Cause Determination

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