FPT-230: Advanced Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
- 2.5 Credit Hours
- Public Safety Training Center Department
- Fall 2010
Course Description
This class is designed to enhance the skills of the basic ARFF Firefighter. This training will place the firefighter above the minimum requirements and provide multi-faceted skills required to meet aviation fire protection demands. An extensive use of the aircraft fire training simulators and classroom presentations will be provided. The student will be introduced to rescue systems and equipment, tools and apparatus, airport facilities, chemistry of fire, foam systems, Incident Management System (IMS), and strategies and tactical considerations in fire suppression operations. The hands-on sessions will consist of conducting advanced rescue techniques and extrication of trapped victims, firefighting foams and mass applications, motor vehicle fires, structural fires suppression operations, water rescue, and advanced aircraft fire suppression. Forty class hours.
Prerequisites
FPT 130 or equivalent combination of training and experience. 2..
FPT-230 Sections for Fall 2010
3 Sections Offered
FPT-230, Section 01
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | TBA | Mar 30th, 2010 – Nov 11th, 2010 | Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | TBA |
| Date(s) | Mar 30th, 2010 – Nov 11th, 2010 |
| Day / Time | Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
FPT-230, Section 02
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | TBA | Apr 9th, 2010 – Nov 5th, 2010 | Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | TBA |
| Date(s) | Apr 9th, 2010 – Nov 5th, 2010 |
| Day / Time | Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
FPT-230, Section 03
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | TBA | Apr 14th, 2010 – Nov 10th, 2010 | Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | TBA |
| Date(s) | Apr 14th, 2010 – Nov 10th, 2010 |
| Day / Time | Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |