2018-2019 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Dec 05, 2024  
2018-2019 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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FCA 160 Tactics I (2 credits)


This course is a review and study of basic principles and methods utilizing fire department personnel, equipment and apparatus. Instruction will include knowledge of fire behavior factors common to fire incidents as well as tactical and operational considerations. Students will examine what incident managers must know to minimize or negate the effects of fire, heat and smoke including identifying the Incident Management System (IMS), its basic components and explain how it can be used as a scene management tool.



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