FRP 274 - Firefighting Strategy and Tactics

3 Credit(s)

Course Description: Studies fire ground tactics, procedures for developing pre-fire plans, and methods for effectively coping with fire emergency problems. Meets Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training #35-14 Basic Strategy and Tactics.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Act as a member of a team by participation in group activities that require troubleshooting and problem solving using collective input and consensus. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#2: Collect and evaluates printed or verbal information about a given incident.
CLO#3: Organize and maintains information by completion of records and reports regarding incidents and situations used in simulations.
CLO#4: Demonstrate the ability to collect information from resources, and to disseminate the information accurately, without altering or deleting important facts.
CLO#5: Act as a subordinate receiving instructions and carrying them out as directed. Also demonstrated as a supervisor - receiving progress reports and situation status reports form others.
CLO#6: Demonstrate proper verbal and radio communications. Student is placed in stressful scenario situation, requiring clear, concise communication Student demonstrates ability to remain calm and deliver messages clearly.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.