FST 102 Firefighter Rescue Operations*

The second in a series of four courses designed to train students for a career in the fire service. Covers chapters 6-10 of Essentials of Fire Fighting, published by the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA). Topics include portable fire extinguishers, ropes and knots, rescue operations, extrication, forcible entry tools, ground ladders, and ventilation operations. 

3 hours lecture, 1.5 hours laboratory.

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Credits

4

Prerequisite

FST 101 or permission of fire science program coordinator.