FIRE SCIENCE
Prerequisite: None
Open to: Juniors & Seniors
Length: Year
Dual Credit: FST 111 and 112
Certification: No
This course is designed to provide students with the skills needed to prevent and extinguish fires, maintain and repair fire service related equipment, provide basic emergency medical treatment, and prepare public service information concerning fires and hazardous materials. Instruction includes the physical characteristics of fire as well as general safety practices, basic fire behavior, and extinguishing principles. Students learn rescue and extrication procedures, types and use of ground ladders, proper ventilation techniques, and appropriate use of various water supply systems, and how to use ropes and tie knots. Students also learn basic emergency medical techniques and practices which include medical-legal considerations, terminology, airway management, patient assessment and transportation, and emergency treatment.
FIRE SCIENCE II
Prerequisite: Fire Science I
Open to: Seniors
Length: Year
Dual Credit: FST 104 and 218
Certification: No
This course builds on the concepts and skills introduced in Fire-Fighter I. Instruction is provided in the use fire hoses, controlling property loss along with fire control techniques, detection systems, and prevention practices. Instruction includes communication procedures, procedures for operating emergency vehicles, maintaining fire-related equipment and vehicles, and securing and protecting evidence. Students may learn procedures for Illinois State CTE Courses 15 Public, Protective, and Government Service Page | 62 treating poisonings and allergic reactions, environmental emergencies, and hazardous waste removal, as well as how to treat soft tissue, musculoskeletal, and head and spine injuries.