Fire Technology Administration (FTAD)

Overview of fitness for current and prospective firefighters. Includes physical and mental aspects of performance for optimal achievement on fire department agility test and firefighting task.

The first of two courses that provides the essentials of firefighting including fire department operations, firefighting equipment and safety. Emphasis on the chemistry of fire, techniques of firefighting, and utilization of equipment in fire suppression. Physical training is mandatory and is expected daily. The GWCC Certification program is designed to meet all requirements of the State of CT Commission of Fire protection, Firefighter I certification.

Provides preparation for civil service exams given to prospective firefighters. The course covers all aspects of the exam process including written, oral, and physical ability testing. Students will review and practice basic concepts and skills in pre-algebra, writing, reading. Practice written test will be used to help the student identify areas for improvement. Also covers oral interviewing skills for fire department civil service exams. Students will be shown and provided preparatory information on candidate physical ability testing for fire departments.

Presents the principles of water and water flow, including water supply systems and water flow analysis. Emphasis on the movement of water through fire apparatus, appliances, hose and various nozzles. Covers fire apparatus and pumps, fire streams, fire service pressure calculations, and fixed fire extinguishing systems such as sprinkler and standpipe operations.

Provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services, culture and history of emergency services, fire loss analysis, organization and function of public and private fire protection services, fire departments as part of local government, laws and regulations, affecting the fire service, fire service nomenclature, specific fire protection functions, basic fire chemistry and physics, fire strategy and tactics, and life safety initiatives.

Provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures, pre-planning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.

Provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use and application of codes and standards, plans review, fire inspections, fire and life safety education, fire investigation.

Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled.

Introduces the basic principles and history related to the National Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services.

Continuation of the essentials of firefighting including fire department operations, firefighting equipment, and safety. Emphasis on the chemistry of fire, techniques of firefighting, and utilization of equipment in fire suppression. Physical training is mandatory and is expected daily. The GWCC Certification program is designed to meet all requirements of the State of CT Commission of Fire protection, Firefighter I and II certification.

Provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles to analyze and solve water supply problems.

Addresses the federal, state, and local laws that regulate emergency services and include a review of National standards, regulations, and consensus standards.

Introduces the student to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency service, ethics, and leadership from the perspective of the company officer.

Introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk and hazard evaluation and control procedures for emergency service organizations.

Determines points of origin and causes of fires, discriminating between fires of accidental and intentional origin. Presents managing operations at the fire scene, collecting and preserving evidence, recording information, and scientific aids to investigation.

Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.

This course intends to provide the student with advanced technical knowledge on the rule of law, fire, scene analysis, fire behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene documentation, case preparation and courtroom testimony.

Provides the principles of fire ground control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents.