FP - Fire Protection Technology Outcomes
AAS: Fire Protection Technology
- Describe local, state and national fire services; the role of the fire fighter and company officer in an organization; the mission of the fire service; nationally recognized standard operating procedures and rules and regulations as they apply to the fire fighter and fire officer.
- Describe fire department organizational structures; geographical configurations and characteristics of response districts; departmental operating procedures, emergency operations, incident management systems, and safety procedures; departmental budget processes; types of information management and recordkeeping; the fire prevention and building safety codes and ordinances applicable to the fire service; current trends, technologies, and socioeconomic and political factors that impact the fire service; cultural diversity; methods used by supervisors to obtain cooperation within a group of subordinates; the rights of management and members; types of agreements in force between the organizations and members; generally accepted ethical practices, including professional code of ethics; and policies and procedures regarding the operation of the department as they involve supervisors, department members, citizens, customers and the chain of command.
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing utilizing technology; written reports, letters, and memos utilizing word processing and spreadsheet programs; operate in an information management system; and effectively operate at all levels in an incident management system.
- Articulate needs and goals of the potential employing agencies.
- Identify and describe the components and needs of a community related to fire protection.
- Relate the history of fire protection practices to contemporary policies, standards and codes.
- Evaluate and respond appropriately to situations requiring legal, moral and ethical judgments.
- Competently and proficiently demonstrate all skills required by NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I and II Professional Qualifications.
- Demonstrate all knowledge required by NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I and II Professional Qualifications.
- Demonstrate all knowledge required by NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I and II Professional Qualifications.
- Demonstrate all knowledge required by NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I and II Professional Qualifications.