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Sep 20, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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FPT 111 Firefighter Level I Credits: (3)
This course is a study of basic and intermediate fire suppression techniques and equipment. This course meets or exceeds the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1010, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications for Firefighter level I. Students are required to have medical clearance to perform duties of an interior firefighter and are responsible for transportation to field experience sites and training facility locations. Students not affiliated with a fire department may be required to rent turnout gear. Co-requisite(s): FPT 111L , FPT 159 .
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the duties of a level I firefighter.
- Explain the purpose and operation of equipment and tools utilized by level I firefighters.
- List and describe the relationship between fire protection, fire prevention, and fire investigation.
- Discuss specific fire service topics such as fire behavior, search and rescue, fire suppression, forcible entry and property conservation.
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