Probationary Firefighter Program

Organization

Credit Course Categories:

Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences

Formerly Fire Suppression and Control or Fire Suppression and Control I and Fire Suppression and Control II

Length:

Version 1: Course 1. 62 hours (6 weeks) and Course 2. 58 hours (6 weeks). Version 2: 160 hours (8 weeks). Version 3: 398 hours (10 weeks).* Version 4: 760 hours (23 weeks). Version 5: 930 hours (23 weeks). Version 6, 7 and 8: 840 hours (20 weeks).

Dates:

Version 1: February 1972 - December 1989. Version 2: January 1990 - July 1996. Version 3: August 1996 - February 2007. Version 4: March 2007 - July 2007. Version 5: August 2007 - August 2012. Version 6: September 2012 - June 2017. Version 7: July 2017 - May 2022. Version 8: June 2022 - Present.

Objectives:

Version 1: The purpose of the course is to provide students with an introduction to fire protection technology. Version 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: define the combustion process; list various classes of fire; identify hazardous materials associated with fire; determine the proper method to extinguish each class of fire; describe basic features of contemporary building construction and the behavior of fire in these buildings; explain the need for ventilation and how to accomplish it; extinguish fires (created by a propane gas simulator) using proper fire suppression techniques; use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing properly; perform search and rescue procedures under simulated conditions. Version 3, 4, and 5: Students will be able to: define the combustion process; list various classes of fire; identify hazardous materials associated with fire; determine the proper method to extinguish each class of fire; describe basic features of contemporary building construction and the behavior of fire in these buildings; explain the need for ventilation and how to accomplish it; extinguish fires (created by a propane gas simulator) using proper fire suppression techniques; use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing properly; perform search and rescue procedures under simulated conditions; explain the importance of fire safety education; describe hazardous materials control operations; describe responsibilities of peace officers. Version 6: Same outcomes as Version 1-5, additionally, describe the basics of and operate as part of the Incident Command System; summarize the New York City Emergency Response Plan; outline first responders duty for terrorism response; operate as a CFR-D trained member of the NYC 911 system; and effectively conduct building inspections. Version 7: Students will be able to: define the combustion process; list various Classes of Fire; identify the hazardous materials associated with fire; apply the proper method of extinguishing for each class of fire; describe the basic features of contemporary building construction and the behavior of fire in these buildings; explain the need for ventilation and how to accomplish it; extinguish fires in a controlled environment using proper fire suppression techniques; use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing properly; perform search and rescue procedures under simulated conditions; explain the importance of fire safety education; describe the roles and responsibilities of a NYS Peace Officer; describe the basics of, and operate as part of, the Incident Command System as it relates to New York City and State; understand the New York City Emergency Response Plan; understand First Responders duty for terrorism response; operate as a CFR-D trained member in the NYC 911 system; and effectively conduct building inspections. Version 8: National Firefighter I certification was added.

Instruction:

Version 1: Major topics include: concepts governing firefighting and emergency operations; principles of safety and communications; application of equipment and tactics; firematic principles of rescue, ventilation, overhauling, and building construction. Version 2: Major topics include: chemistry of fire; engine company tools and pumpers; rolling and folding hose; foam as an extinguishing agent; non-fire emergencies; forcible entry techniques; search techniques; self-contained breathing apparatus; building ventilation techniques; cellar fires; ladders; building construction and behavior of fire. Version 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8: Major topics include: chemistry of fire; engine company tools and pumpers; rolling and folding hose; foam as an extinguishing agent; non-fire emergencies; forcible entry techniques; search techniques; self-contained breathing apparatus; building ventilation techniques; cellar fires; ladders; building construction and behavior of fire; fire safety education; hazardous materials; peace officer training. Methods of instruction include: required textbooks, quizzes, final examination, and supervised on-the-job practice.

Credit recommendation:

Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire Protection Technology (2/82). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire Science or Fire Protection Technology (1/95). Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 6 semester hours in Fire Science or Fire Protection Technology (1/00 revalidation). NOTE: It is recommended that a maximum of 12 semester hours be awarded for students who complete both Fire Supression and Control (FSC 100) and First Line Supervisors Training Program (MNG 201). *NOTE: All probationary firefighters also receive instruction as Certified First Responders-D, which is recommended for credit separately under the EMS Academy. Version 4 and 5: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 15 semester hours, distributed as follows: 9 semester hours in Fire Science, 2 semester hours in Certified First Responder D, 1 semester hour as Peace Officer, and 3 semester hours in Health Education or Physical Education (11/07 revalidation). Version 6: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 15 semester hours, distributed as follows: 9 semester hours in Fire Science, 2 semester hours in Certified First Responder D, 1 semester hour as Peace Officer, and 3 semester hours in Health Education or Physical Education (5/12 revalidation). Version 7: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 17 semester hours, distributed as follows: 9 semester hours in Fire Science, 2 semester hours in Emergency Medical Services, 3 semester hours in Criminal Justice or Police Science, and 3 semester hours in Health Education or Physical Education (7/17 revalidation). NOTE: It is recommended that a maximum of 12 semester hours be awarded for students who complete both Fire Supression and Control (FSC 100) and First Line Supervisors Training Program (MNG 201). Version 8: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 18 semester hours, distributed as follows: 9 semester hours in Fire Science, (or 7 semester hours in Fire Science and 2 semester hours in Hazardous Materials), 3 semester hours in Emergency Medical Services, 3 semester hours in Allied Health, Health Science or Emergency Management, and 3 semester hours in Criminal Justice or Police Science, and 3 semester hours in Health Education or Physical Education (6/22 revalidation).

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Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations (FSC 101)

Formerly Hazardous Materials First Responders (FSC 101)

Length:

Version 1: 16 hours (2 days). Version 2: 24 hours (3 days). Version 3 and 4: 63 hours (9 days). Version 5: 40 hours (4 weeks).

Dates:

Version 1: August 1992 - December 1999. Version 2: January 2000 - August 2007. Version 3: September 2007 - September 2012. Version 4: October 2012 - May 2022. Version 5: June 2022 - Present.

Objectives:

Version 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: safetly respond to and operate at a Hazardous Materials or Weapons of Mass Destruction event; define basic hazardous materials terms; identify and analyze hazardous materials and determine basic hazard and response information;develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP) to safely and competently perform the tasks of Hazardous Materials Operations Level First Responder; explain the first responder's role at the scene of a hazardous materials incident; initiate scene management; describe hazardous materials control operations; and describe decontamination procedures.

Instruction:

Version 1 and 2: Major topics include: scope of hazardous materials; basic chemistry terms; material safety data sheet; classes of hazardous materials; recognizing and identifying hazardous materials; emergency response guidebook; safety; toxicology; decontamination; personnel protective equipment; hazardous material controls; incident command system; emergency response plan. Version 3, 4 and 5: Same topics as Version 1 and 2; in addition: weapons of mass destruction and emergency response to terrorism; operate within the Incident Command System; effectively implement the FDNY Emergency Response Plan (ERP); analyze hazard risk assessment techniques; correctly select and utilize specialized equipment and supplies provided by the FDNY; properly perform control, containment, and/or confinement operations within the limits and capabilities of the training resources.

Credit recommendation:

Version 1 and 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Hazardous Materials (5/95) (5/00 revalidation). Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Hazardous Materials (11/07 revalidation) (10/08 revalidation). Version 4: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Hazardous Materials (5/12 revalidation) (7/17 revalidation). NOTE: It is recommended that a maximum of 8 semester hours be awarded to students who successfully complete Hazardous Materials Decontamination Technician (SOC 111), Hazardous Materials First Responder (FSC 101), Hazardous Materials Technician Level I (SOC 210), and/or Hazardous Materials Technician Level II (SOC 211). Version 5: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Hazardous Materials ((6/22 revalidation). NOTE:It is recommended that a maximum of 8 semester hours be awarded to students who successfully complete Hazardous Materials Decontamination Technician (SOC 111), Hazardous Materials First Responder (FSC 101), Hazardous Materials Technician Level I (SOC 210), and/or Hazardous Materials Technician Level II (SOC 211). Credit should not be granted for both Fire Suppression and Control (FSC 100) and Hazardous Materials First Responder (FSC 101), as content is duplicative.

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