Courses
Semester 1
- Communications for Firefighters COMM0008
Units/ Hours: 45
Communications for Firefighters is a mandatory Communications course you are required to pass to complete your post-secondary certificate. This course will enable you to continue to improve your general communications skills to meet the learning outcomes demanded by the assignments in this course, as well as the expectations of other subjects and eventual career employment. This course emphasizes concepts of critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they apply to processes fundamental to effective communication. You will continue to reinforce speaking, writing, and listening techniques common to the expectations demanded by the work place of your career choice by applying, at a more sophisticated level, principles of style, structure, mechanics and techniques (for orals).
- EPC Firefighter Emergency Patient Care ESRV0004
Units/ Hours: 36
This module provides an overview of the Ontario emergency medical care system and the specific roles of members of the emergency response team. Content will cover common medical/trauma conditions, the related patient care and associated situational management. Emphasis will be on the specific role and responsibilities of the firefighter emergency patient care responder and the teamwork essential to the effectiveness of the EMS response. Included will be legislation, regulations, standards and established policies, procedures and protocols as well the role of members of the emergency response team and the specific role of the firefighter emergency care responder.
Pre-Requisites
- Fitness and Wellness RECR0004
Units/ Hours: 45
Society has come to recognize that physical fitness and wellness is essential to the enhanced quality of life. This course introduces the student to the concepts of physical fitness and provides the means to become fit and develop a healthy lifestyle. Students through discussion and practical experience will address the various components of fitness. The student will engage in an effective fitness program and develop strategies to be successful at the various firefighter fitness standards. Note: Students must pass this course to move on to Physical Fitness II/III. Students must have a successful York University Firefighter Assessment or equivalent with a valid date as of the start of semester II.
- Fundamentals I ESRV0009
Units/ Hours: 22
This module provides an overview of the Ontario fire service, the professionalization process for firefighters in Ontario, fire and emergency services organizations, and the roles and responsibilities of employees. In particular, it focuses on the knowledge, attitudes and skills required of a professional firefighter. In addition, legislation and firefighter safety practices are emphasized.
- Fundamentals II ESRV0010
Units/ Hours: 23
The Fire Behaviour section defines fire and its behaviour from ignition to extinguishment as a result of lack of fuel or oxygen. Fire is studied from both a physical and chemical standpoint. Stages and classes of fire and recognizable events are studied as well as methods of heat/fire spread and the methods used to control and extinguish fire. The Protective Clothing section covers the purpose, types, uses and limitations of protective clothing. The learner practices donning personal protective clothing and equipment including maintaining, storing, cleaning and inspection. The S.C.B.A.section covers types and configurations of breathing apparatus and its component parts. Respiratory hazards, limitations of breathing apparatus and emergency procedures are covered. The importance to the firefighter of the inspection, proper donning, operation, maintenance, cleaning and safety checks is emphasized.
Pre-Requisites
- Incident Management System ESRV0012
Units/ Hours: 38
This section provides an overview of the Incident Management System. The content will address the observational, assessment, problem solving and decision making skills required by firefighters. The learner is introduced to the role of the firefighter on route to the fire scene and at the fire scene. Fire cause determination, fire scene security and post incident analysis and review are covered. This section gives an overview of the communication and dispatch system in the fire department. The purpose, procedures and operations of communication equipment will be covered along with the role of the dispatcher and the firefighter.
Pre-Requisites
- Introduction to Psychology SOCI0036
Units/ Hours: 45
This course offers a systematic approach to exploring human behaviour. The concepts and empirical findings are examined using a variety of theoretical approaches. Major topics include perception, motivation, learning, memory, intelligence, and personality.
- Introductory Computing COMP0345
Units/ Hours: 45
Working in the Windows environment, this computer course introduces you to computer basics (computer terminology, e-mail, file management) and the application and use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software using Microsoft Office. Through the extensive use of hands-on activities, you will gain sufficient knowledge and experience to make productive use of computers as a tool in both college and workplace environments.
Semester 2
- Fire Fighting Tools, Equipment and Apparatus ESRV0007
Units/ Hours: 28
This section covers common ropes and knots used to raise and lower firefighter equipment in emergency and non-emergency situations. Types, sizes and uses of ropes are highlighted. Practical experience focuses on tying common knots and raising and lowering firefighting equipment. This section covers types and sizes of ladders used in the fire service and different methods used in carrying, raising, climbing and working on ground ladders. This section covers lighting equipment and it?s operation in order to provide illumination of the scene and to ensure that all equipment is operated within manufacturer?s listed safety precautions. This section introduces the rules, procedures and regulations that apply to the driving and operation of fire apparatus. The different types and purposes of fire apparatus and equipment, including tankers, pumpers, aerials and lighting equipment are covered. Pre and post equipment inspection is also covered.
Pre-Requisites
- Fire Related Operations ESRV0008
Units/ Hours: 50
The Ventilation section defines ventilation as it applies to the fire service and describes the concepts, types, procedures, precautions, and equipment associated with ventilation operations. The Forcible Entry section defines forcible entry, covers the reasons for forcible entry, tools and techniques required, and discusses the various points of entry to buildings. The Search and Rescue section provides an overview of search and rescue operations. The importance of information gathering is highlighted including the use of pre-plans to determine likely victim location. Search patterns, victim stabilization and removal, safety, hazard recognition and inter-agency co-operation are stressed. The Salvage and Scene Assessment section describes the purpose and benefits of salvage and scene assessment, as well as the tools and equipment used and procedures to follow during salvage operations. The Overhaul section defines overhaul and describes the reasons for, as well as procedures and precautions to be observed when performing overhaul operations. The duties and responsibility of a fire watch are also covered.
Pre-Requisites
- Fire Suppression ESRV0011
Units/ Hours: 74
This section provides an overview of the design and components of municipal water supply systems and rural water supplies, as well as the types and operation of hydrants and methods of determining flow. The Hose and Appliances section describes hoses and associated appliances used in water delivery and fire attack lines. Causes and prevention of damage and the methods of inspection, maintenance and handling are also covered. The Fire Streams and Foams section provides an overview of the water extinguishment theory and the application of water streams at the fire scene. In particular, the development of skills associated with the selection and safe operation of solid, fog and master streams is covered. The types, purpose and construction of nozzles used to produce fire streams are also covered. The Portable Extinguisher section describes the types, classification system, propulsion methods, extinguishants, characteristics and use of portable fire extinguishers used by the fire service. It also describes the limitations of these devices and the precautions associated with their use. The Fire Suppression Techniques section specifies considerations, procedures and precautions necessary to successfully extinguish the four classes of fire and compressed gas cylinder fires.
Pre-Requisites
- Physical Fitness I RECR0018
Units/ Hours: 28
Society has come to recognize that personal and collective fitness and wellness are essential to the enhanced quality of life. This course concentrates on the concepts of fitness and provides practical strategies for developing a healthy lifestyle. The student will take part in a variety of fitness training sessions and be able to implement an effective personal fitness program and develop strategies to be successful at the firefighter fitness standards.Prerequisites: Fitness and WellnessA valid and successful York University Firefighter Fitness Assessment or equivalent at the start of Physical Fitness 1
Pre-Requisites
- Issues in Diversity SOCI0038
Units/ Hours: 45
In this course students will critically identify and examine issues in diversity. Specifically, students will focus on topics pertaining to inequality in various social settings, including but not limited to: race, gender, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. Incorporating social/legal explanations of diversity, students will develop a clear understanding of the impacted groups and possible strategies of community empowerment.
Semester 3
- Education and Fire Prevention in the Community ESRV0022
Units/ Hours: 70
This module will focus on the leadership and legislative roles of the firefighter as they pertain to performing public education, public relation activities, public fire and life safety activities. The Public Education/Relations section will focus on the firefighters? role in performing public relation/education activities such as promoting public fire and life safety, home safety inspections, providing assistance, participating in special activities, performing demonstrations and consistently projecting a professional image in order to enhance the public?s perception of the fire service. It is understood that throughout the firefighter?s training he/she will deliver public presentations to large groups as an assigned activity. The Fire Safety Inspections section provides an overview of fire prevention activities engaged in by the firefighters. Principles, practices and procedures involved in fire prevention inspection will be outlined. Legislation, regulations, standards and fire prevention resources agencies will be covered.
- Environmental Protection and Rescue Operations ESRV0006
Units/ Hours: 37
This module provides an overview of environmental hazards and rescue operations. The role and responsibilities of the firefighting team and co-operating agencies are highlighted, along with safety practices and risk assessment. Also emphasized are the importance of environmental protection and the impact of hazardous incidents on the community and the health and safety of firefighters. The General Rescue Principles and Practices section provides the learner with generic rescue principles and practices along with an understanding of the rescue process as conducted by firefighters. Key factors, conditions affecting common rescue, the roles and responsibilities of emergency rescue responders, safety and teamwork will be covered. Specifics will include rescue terminology, tools, equipment and available resources for rescue. The Electrical Hazards section provides an overview of electrical hazards firefighters encounter when responding to electrical emergencies occurring during fire suppression and rescue operations. Included in this will be safety precautions and actions a firefighter should take when dealing with possibly charged electrical equipment. The Hazardous Materials Awareness section sets the stage for the following sections on rescue operations. There is potential in any fire ground/rescue operation for environmental damage and an overall negative impact on the community and to the health and safety of firefighters and rescue teams. Content of the Awareness section will focus on the role, responsibilities and actions taken by firefighters as firefighter emergency responder at an awareness level during a hazardous materials incident. There will be a focus on recognition, firefighter protection, interagency coordination, securing the area and accessing of information from additional resources. The advanced section of Hazardous Materials Operation will focus on the role, responsibilities and actions taken by firefighters as firefighter emergency responder at an operations level during a hazardous materials incident. It will include knowledge on analyzing the incident, planning the response, implementing the planned response and evaluating progress. Additionally, emergency decontamination will be demonstrated.
Pre-Requisites
- Physical Fitness II RECR0019
Units/ Hours: 28
Society has come to recognize that personal and collective fitness and wellness are essential to the enhanced quality of life. This course concentrates on the concepts of fitness and provides practical strategies for developing a healthy lifestyle. The student will take part in a variety of fitness training sessions and be able to implement an effective personal fitness program and develop strategies to be successful at the firefighter fitness standards.
Pre-Requisites
- Pre Graduate Experience FLPL0148
Units/ Hours: 172
The purpose of the Pre-Graduate Experience is to afford students an opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned and to apply them during intensive practice of basic firefighting skills in a simulated environment, including live fire. Students will also gain better insight into the role of the firefighter, the operation of the fire service and other related emergency services.
Pre-Requisites
- EPC Firefighter Emergency Patient Care (ESRV0004)
- Education and Fire Prevention in the Community (ESRV0022)
- Environmental Protection and Rescue Operations (ESRV0006)
- Fire Fighting Tools, Equipment and Apparatus (ESRV0007)
- Fire Related Operations (ESRV0008)
- Fire Suppression (ESRV0011)
- Fitness and Wellness (RECR0004)
- Fundamentals I (ESRV0009)
- Fundamentals II (ESRV0010)
- Incident Management System (ESRV0012)
- Introduction to Psychology (SOCI0036)
- Introductory Computing (COMP0345)
- Issues in Diversity (SOCI0038)
- Physical Fitness I (RECR0018)
- Physical Fitness II (RECR0019)
- Specialized Rescue I (ESRV0073)
- Specialized Rescue II: Rescue Operations Awareness (ESRV0074)
- Communications for Firefighters (COMM0008)
- Specialized Rescue I ESRV0073
Units/ Hours: 26
The Firefighter Survival section introduces the elements of firefighter survival from a self-rescue and firefighter rescue perspective. Fire ground self-rescue techniques and procedures will be the focus of the information covered. Topics include Mayday procedures, advanced SCBA techniques/procedures, rescue and escape procedures, wall breaches, entanglement prevention and emergency exit procedures all at the awareness level. The Building Construction and Structural Collapse section assists firefighters in analyzing, planning and strategizing for effective responses to emergency incidents. It also provides the firefighter with the knowledge to identify safety concerns that affect emergency responder safety at emergency situations, and a general understanding of building construction types and how each performs under exposure to fire. Another essential element to building construction is how buildings and structures react under stress conditions that may result in structural collapse. Having a better understanding of building construction will assist firefighters in size up and scene stabilization for all types of incidents involving a collapse.
- Specialized Rescue II: Rescue Operations Awareness ESRV0074
Units/ Hours: 78
The Water Ice Rescue section focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the firefighter/rescuer in land based/water /ice rescue. Content will include the principals, techniques and practices for land based/water/ice rescue operations. Practical experience will include the generic and specialized skills required in land based rescue. The Vehicle Extrication section will focus on the generic and rescue skills and basic vehicle extrication skills necessary for a firefighter/rescuer to safely and effectively extricate a victim(s) from a vehicle. Content will include the principles, techniques and practices, reflecting leading edge vehicle technology. The use of special equipment and resources such as manual, hydraulic and pneumatic tools and ancillary equipment will be covered. Other topics include scene assessment incident management systems and safety of victim(s) and rescuers. The Confined Space Rescue section provides an overview of the principles and practices associated with a non-entry confined space rescue. Content will focus on non-entry confined space rescue and the role of the firefighter at an awareness level. Learners will have an opportunity to practice size-up, assessment and stabilization skills in non-entry rescue. Procedures to identify confined spaces, hazards and communication with victim(s) will also be covered. The Trench Rescue section provides an overview of the principles and practices associated with trench rescues. Content will focus on trench rescues and the role of the firefighter at an awareness level. Firefighters will have an opportunity to practice size-up, assessment and stabilization skills. Procedures to identify hazards and communication with patient(s) will also be covered.
Pre-Requisites