Fire Science I
IN375A/B
Course ID: 15152A001 -- AVC
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. Length of course: 2 Semesters
Credits per semester 1
Admission Requirements:
-Junior/Senior
-16 years of age
-Submit completed application to AVC Director by due date
-Interview process with the AVC Director.
-Pass required physical fitness assessment
If selected for program admission, it is the student’s responsibility to schedule/pay for a physical examination with a Doctor. The pre-participation physical is required.
-Parent/student waiver of liability
Description:
The Fire Science Academy is program designed to prepare high school students for entry level fire fighter positions. Students will be engaged in classroom, online and guided practice activities for the essentials of fire, rescue, First Responder and hazardous materials scene operations. Operational activities will include: hazardous materials, vehicle extrication, fire behavior, building construction, fire code enforcement, public education activities, use of personal protective equipment, coordinated fire suppression activities, aerial/ground ladder use, search, rescue, and fire service vehicle operator. This is a physically involved program that involves the development of leadership and communication skills through scenario based evolutions to prepare students for volunteer and/or employment opportunities with local fire departments. All cadets (whether junior or senior) follow the complete Basic Operations Firefighter curriculum which will include the cognitive and psychomotor components to Basic Operations Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, Fire Service Vehicle Operator, Technical Rescue Awareness, Basic First Aid, AHA CPR and AED, and NIMS 100 and 700. The only exception is that students will not engage in live interior structural firefighting activities due to age and liability aspects. As students’ progress through graduated skill evolution, drills are added with increasing complexity to challenge and evaluate firefighter capabilities. Drills combine students from Fire Science and the First Responder program to simulate real life emergency scene situations. Instructional Philosophy:
Students will step into the role of a firefighter. Emphasis will be placed on team building, leadership, self-discipline, physical fitness, and mastery of technical and manipulative skills. Course Goals:
To prepare students for transition to a second-year Fire Science/First Responder program, volunteer Fire Fighter, a municipal fire department, college fire science program and future employment in a fire service related field. This program is for you if you:
•Enjoy a physical challenge
•Get satisfaction in helping people in need
•You can remain calm under pressure
Qualifying positions for completion of the following programs include:
•Volunteer Fire Fighter
•First Responder
•Probationary Fire Fighter
Associate of Applied Science
•Contract Fire Fighter
•Industrial Fire Fighter
Baccalaureate Degree
•Career Fire Fighter Chief
•Fire Service Officer
•Senior Fire Service Officer
•Fire Investigator
•Fire Fighting Instructor
•Specialty Certifications
Students who wish to return to MAVC for their senior year are encouraged to take Health Occupation Skill Development (First Responder)
Belle Rive Volunteer Fire Department
Cave Eastern Fire Protection District
Jefferson Fire Protection District
Mt. Vernon Fire Department
Orchardville Fire Protection District
Waltonville Fire Protection District
Wayne Fire Protection District #1
Webber Township Fire Protection District
Woodlawn Fire Protection District
