Fire Officer I (Lieutenant/Supervisor)
Pre/Co-requisites:
- ENG 1021 English Composition I
- Firefighter I (Colorado CDFS certification)
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Course |
Hours | |
| FST 2001 | Instructional Methodology | 3 |
| FST 2002 | Fire Fighting Strategy and Tactics I | 3 |
| FST 2004 | Fire Codes and Ordinances | 3 |
| FST 2006 | Fire Company Supervision and Leadership | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
FIRE OFFICER I
FST 2001 Instructional Methodology
(Fire Instructor I )
Prerequisites: FST 1000 and 1002, or permission of instructor
FST 2001 covers the role and responsibility of the fire service instructor. It includes oral communication skills, concepts of learning, developing lesson plans, instructional materials and delivery methods, testing and evaluations, records, reports, and demonstration of instructional abilities. Fire Instructor I State Certificate is available.
FST 2002 Firefighting Strategy and Tactics
Prerequisites: FST 1002, 1004, and 1007, or permission of instructor
FST 2002 covers firefighting strategy and tactics, methods of fire attack, fire behavior, building construction, and pre-fire planning.
FST 2004 Fire Codes and Ordinances
Prerequisites: FST 1002, 1004, 1005, 1006 or permission of instructor
FST 2004 covers familiarization and interpretation of national, state, and local codes, ordinances, and laws which influence the field of fire prevention. Fire code and life safety code are reviewed and referred to throughout the course.
FST 2006 Fire Company Supervision and Leadership
Prerequisites: ENG 121; FST 1002, 2002, or permission of instructor
FST 2006 covers fire department organization, management philosophies, leadership traits, time management, group dynamics, communications, motivation counseling, conflict resolution, and employee discipline. The course meets the components of Fire Officer I State Certificate.
