PCC/ CCOG / FP

Course Content and Outcome Guide for FP 252

Date:
30-MAY-2007
Posted by:
Curriculum Office
Course Number:
FP 252
Course Title:
High Angle Rescue I
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture hours:
20
Lecture/Lab hours:
0
Lab hours:
20
Special Fee:
$6

Course Description

Offers knowledge and skills to select, maintain, inspect and use basic high angle rescue equipment. Hands-on experience helps the student develop confidence in high angle rescue techniques, an appreciation for safety considerations used and provides a good foundation for continuation training. Prerequisite: FP 201.

Addendum to Course Description

This course may be used as an elective towards an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Fire. This course is transferable to a degree
program in Fire Service Administration at Western Oregon University or Eastern Oregon University.

Intended Outcomes for the course

  • Demonstrate proper care, maintenance, and inspection of high
    angle rescue equipment.
  • Demonstrate proper selection, calculations and set up for appro-
    priate mechanical advantage.
  • Describe the importance of mechanics, logistics and team work
    involved in raising and lower victims and rescuers.


    • Course Activities and Design

    The material in this course will be presented in a lecture and practical application.  Other instructional methods including guest
    speakers, demonstrations, simulations and presentations may be employed.

    Outcome Assessment Strategies

    At the beginning of the course, the instructor will discuss the methods used to evaluate student performance and progress and the criteria
    for assigning a course grade. A course syllabus will be provided.  Assessment methods may include one or more of the following: examinations, quizzes, research papers, simulations, demonstrations, written and oral
    reports, and classroom presentations.


    Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

  • Demonstrate proper care, maintenance, and inspection of high
    angle rescue equipment.
  • Demonstrate proper selection, calculations and set up for appro-
    priate mechanical advantage.
  • Describe the importance of mechanics, logistics and team work
    involved in raising and lower victims and rescuers.