2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Pump Operator
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Law, Public Safety & Security

PSAV	
Program Number	P430203	
CIP Number	0743020302	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Standard Length	80 hours	
Teacher Certification	FIRE FIGHT @7     7G
PUB SERV 7 G	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	33-2011  Firefighters	
Facility Code	http://www.fldoe.org/edfacil/sref.asp (State Requirements for Educational Facilities)	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm 	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Industry Certifications	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/fcpea/default.asp	
Statewide Articulation	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp 	
Basic Skills Level	Contact the Florida Department of Financial Services/State Fire College for information regarding basic skills.	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Law, Public Safety and Security career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Law, Public Safety and Security career cluster. 

The program must be approved by the Division of State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.  Outcomes and Student Performance Standards in this program have been adapted from the National Fire Protection Association Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (NFPA 1001) and the Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications (NFPA 1002), as regulated by the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training through Chapter 633, F.S. and the State Fire Marshal Rules, Chapter 69A-37, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).

The fire apparatus operator program content additionally includes, but is not limited to, an understanding of hydraulics and fluid dynamics, principles of fire department water supply, nomenclature and operations of fire apparatus, appliances, municipal and rural water systems, maintenance, and safety in operational procedures.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of one occupational completion points.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S.  Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3)(b), F.S.

The following table illustrates the post-secondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Length	SOC Code	
A	FFP0360 (Includes FFP1301, FFP1302)	Fire Apparatus Operator	80 hours	33-2011 	

Special Notes

Visit the following website for additional information: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/sfm/bfst/Standard/firestan.htm

In field work involving the handling of equipment and performance of tasks under conditions considered hazardous, there shall be no less than one certified instructor for each six students, but in no case shall there be less than two certified instructors on the scene.  The instructors shall be placed to oversee the safety and effectiveness of the training.”

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of fire department organization and procedures.
02.0	Use fire alarms and communications equipment.
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge of fire behavior.
04.0	Use portable fire extinguishers.
05.0	Personal protective equipment.
06.0	Demonstrate knowledge of fire apparatus.
07.0	Use forcible entry equipment.
08.0	Demonstrate ventilation practices.
09.0	Use ropes, tools, and equipment.
10.0	Demonstrate rescue procedures.
11.0	Demonstrate safety procedures.
12.0	Use ladders.
13.0	Use fire hose, nozzles, and appliances.
14.0	Use fire streams.
15.0	Use water supplies.
16.0	Use private fire protection systems.
17.0	Demonstrate salvage procedures.
18.0	Demonstrate overhaul procedures.
19.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of extinguishment.
20.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the effects of building construction on fire fighting.
21.0	Participate in controlled burning exercises.
22.0	Sexually transmitted diseases/emergency medical care.
23.0	Demonstrate proficiency in first responder to medical emergencies techniques.
24.0	Detect the presence of hazardous materials.
25.0	Collect hazardous materials.
26.0	Initiate protective action.
27.0	Initiate the notification process.
28.0	Fire prevention, public fire education, and fire cause determination.
29.0	Demonstrate knowledge of fire pump ratings.
30.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between flow and pressure.
31.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the Six rules of Hydraulics and Fireground Rules of Thumb.
32.0	Demonstrate knowledge of hydrant capacity, standpipes, and sprinklers.
33.0	Demonstrate knowledge of friction loss and nozzle reaction.
34.0	Demonstrate knowledge of relay pumping.
35.0	Demonstrate ability to perform basic hydraulic calculations given the required formulas.
36.0	Demonstrate ability to drive the following patterns:  (a) serpentine, (b) alley dock, (c) opposite alley and, (d) diminishing clearance.
37.0	Demonstrate the ability to position an apparatus for hydrant hook-up and drafting.
38.0	Demonstrate the ability to recognize cavitation, water hammer, overheating, and unusual noises.
39.0	Demonstrate the ability to draft, tandem and relay pumping.
40.0	Demonstrate the ability to perform apparatus inspections, testing, and routine service functions.
41.0	Demonstrate knowledge of NFPA 1901 and applicable state laws and rules.
42.0	Demonstrate knowledge of single and multi-stage pumps, pump piping, and the pumping process.
43.0	Demonstrate knowledge of static, positive, and gravity water sources.
44.0	Demonstrate knowledge pressure control, priming devices, and cooling systems.
45.0	Demonstrate knowledge of emergency vehicle driving characteristics and defensive driving techniques.
46.0	Demonstrate knowledge of gauges and valves.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Pump Operator
PSAV Number:	P430203

Course Number:  FFP0360  (Includes FFP1301, FFP1302)
Occupational Completion Point:  A
Fire Apparatus Operator – 80 Hours – SOC Code 33-2011 	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of fire department organization, procedures and responsibilities--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Describe the organization of the fire department.	
01.02	Explain the Firefighter I’s role as a member of the organization.	
01.03	Explain the Firefighter II’s role as a member of the organization.	
01.04	Explain the responsibilities of the firefighter in assuming and transferring command within an incident management system.	
01.05	Explain the mission of the fire service and of the local fire department.	
01.06	Explain the function of a standard operating procedure.	
01.07	Explain the fire department rules and regulations that apply to the position of firefighter.	
01.08	Explain the basic components of incident management and the firefighter’s role within the local incident management system.	
01.09	Explain the role of other agencies that may respond to emergencies.	
01.10	Describe the components of a member assistance program.	
02.0	Use fire alarms and communications equipment--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Define the procedure for a citizen to report a fire or other emergency.	
02.02	Demonstrate action taken upon receipt of an alarm or report of an emergency.	
02.03	Define the purpose and function of all alarm-receiving instruments and personnel-alerting equipment in the fire station.	
02.04	Identify procedures required for receipt and processing of business and personal calls.	
02.05	Define and demonstrate prescribed fire department radio procedures, including:	
a.	Routine traffic,	
b.	Emergency traffic,	
c.	Emergency evacuation signals, and	
02.06	Demonstrate both mobile and portable radio equipment.	
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge of fire behavior--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Define fire.	
03.02	Define the fire triangle and tetrahedron.	
03.03	Identify two chemical, mechanical, and electrical energy heat sources.	
03.04	Recognize the following conditions and explain their associated hazards and appropriate actions:	
a.	Incident fire	
b.	Rollover	
c.	Hot smoldering fire	
d.	Flashover	
e.	Steady state	
f.	Back draft	
03.05	Define the three methods of heat transfer.	
03.06	Define the three physical stages of matter in which fuels are commonly found.	
03.07	Define the hazard of finely divided fuels as they relate to the combustion process.	
03.08	Define flash point, fire point, and ignition temperature.	
03.09	Define concentrations of oxygen in air as it affects combustion and life safety.	
03.10	Identify three products of combustion commonly found in structural fires that create a life hazard.	
03.11	Define the following units of heat measurement:	
a.	British Thermal Unit (BTU)	
b.	Fahrenheit (°F)	
c.	Celsius (°C)	
d.	Calorie (C)	
03.12	Describe the process of thermal layering that occurs in structural fires and how to avoid disturbing the normal layering of heat.	
04.0	Use portable fire extinguishers--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Identify the classification of types of fire as they relate to the use of portable extinguishers.	
04.02	Given a group of differing extinguishers, identify the appropriate extinguishers for the various classes of fire.	
04.03	Define the portable extinguisher rating system.	
04.04	Extinguish Class A and B fires using the appropriate portable fire extinguisher.	
05.0	Personal protective equipment--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Demonstrate the use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) in conditions of obscured visibility.	
05.02	Identify the physical requirements of the wearer of the SCBA.	
05.03	Identify the limitations of the SCBA.	
05.04	Identify the safety features of all types of self-contained breathing apparatus.	
05.05	Demonstrate the function of each component of the SCBA.	
05.06	Demonstrate that the SCBA is in a safe condition for immediate use.	
05.07	Demonstrate and document routine maintenance for SCBA including inspection, cleaning and sanitizing.	
05.08	Demonstrate the use of SCBA in conditions of restricted space.	
05.09	Demonstrate the following emergency techniques to be used in the event of SCBA failure:	
a.	Use of emergency bypass or purge-valve	
b.	Conservation of air	
c.	Breathing from the breathing tube or regulator in the event of a face piece failure	
05.10	Demonstrate techniques for maximizing the air capacity of an SCBA under work conditions.	
05.11	Demonstrate the replacement of an expended cylinder of an SCBA assembly with a full cylinder.	
05.12	Identify each of the following articles of protective equipment and describe their uses and limitations:	
a.	Helmet (with shield)	
b.	Hood	
c.	Boots	
d.	Gloves	
e.	Turnout or bunker coat	
f.	Turnout or bunker pants	
g.	SCBA	
h.	Personal Alert Safety System (PASS)	
i.	Eye protection	
05.13	Describe and demonstrate the care, inspection, and maintenance of each of the above items of protective equipment.	
05.14	Demonstrate the donning and doffing of the personal protective equipment listed in 5.10.	
05.15	Identify the hazardous environments requiring the use of respiratory protection.	
05.16	Demonstrate donning self-contained breathing apparatus while wearing protective clothing.	
05.17	Demonstrate rescue procedures for the following, without compromising the rescuer’s respiratory protection:	
a.	A firefighter with functioning respiratory protection	
b.	A firefighter without functioning respiratory protection	
c.	A civilian without respiratory protection	
06.0	Demonstrate knowledge of fire apparatus--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Identify the function of the following:	
a.	Engine company	
b.	Truck company	
c.	Rescue/Squad company	
06.02	Describe the functions of the following units:	
a.	Pumper/Engine	
b.	Aerial Apparatus	
c.	Mobile Water Supply Apparatus/Tanker	
d.	Wildland Fire Apparatus	
e.	ARFF – Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting	
06.03	Identify special equipment used in the following apparatus:	
a.	Rescue	
b.	Chemical	
c.	Floodlight and power	
d.	Air truck	
07.0	Use forcible entry equipment--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Identify the materials and construction features of door and window locking devices.	
07.02	Identify the method and demonstrate procedures of through-the-lock entry for doors and windows.	
07.03	Identify the method and procedure of properly cleaning, maintaining, and inspecting each type of forcible entry tool.	
07.04	Identify and safely carry at least 1 of the following:	
a.	Cutting tool	
b.	Prying tool	
c.	Pulling tool	
d.	Striking tool	
07.05	Identify the materials and construction features of doors, windows, and walls and the dangers associated with forcing entry through each.	
07.06	Describe and demonstrate the procedures for forcing entry through at least three different types each of doors, windows, and walls.	
07.07	Demonstrate opening various types of windows from inside and outside, with and without the use of fire department tools.	
07.08	Demonstrate breaking window or door glass and removing obstruction.	
08.0	Demonstrate ventilation practices--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Define the principles of ventilation, and identify the advantages and effects of ventilation.	
08.02	Identify the dangers present and precautions to be taken in performing ventilation.	
08.03	Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the following types of ventilation:
a.	Vertical
b.	Horizontal
c.	Trench/strip
d.	Mechanical
e.	Mechanical pressurization
f.	Hydraulic	
08.04	Describe the signs, causes, and effects of backdraft explosions.	
08.05	Describe the methods or procedures used to prevent backdraft explosions.	
08.06	Identify the tools and equipment used during ventilation and demonstrates their use.	
08.07	Recognize the characteristics of, and list necessary precautions when, ventilating at least the following roof types:	
a.	Flat	
b.	Shed	
c.	Pitched	
d.	Arched	
08.08	Demonstrate the integrity of a roof system by sounding.	
08.09	Describe how the following factors are used to determine the integrity of a roof system:	
a.	Construction	
b.	Visual observation	
c.	Elapsed time of fire	
08.10	Define procedures for the types or ventilation referred to in 08.03.	
09.0	Use ropes, tools, and equipment--The student will be able to:	
09.01	When given the proper size and amount of rope, demonstrate tying a:	
a.	Bowline knot	
b.	Clove hitch	
c.	Figure of eight on a bight	
d.	Figure of eight follow through	
e.	Figure of eight stopper knot	
f.	Chimney hitch	
g.	Becket or sheet bend	
h.	Girth hitch	
i.	Overhand safety knot	
09.02	Using an approved knot, hoist any selected forcible entry tool, ground ladder, or appliance to a height of at least 20 feet (6m).	
09.03	Demonstrate the techniques of inspecting, cleaning, maintaining, and storing rope.	
09.04	Use a rope to tie ladders, hose, and other equipment so as to secure them to immovable objects.	
09.05	Identify the reasons for placing a rope out of service.	
09.06	Distinguish between life safety and utility ropes.	
09.07	Using an approved knot, hoist any selected forcible entry tool, ground ladder, or appliance to a height of at least 20 feet (6m).	
10.0	Demonstrate rescue procedures--The student will be able to:	
10.01	Demonstrate the removal of injured persons from the immediate hazard by the use of carries, drags, and stretchers.	
10.02	Define and demonstrate primary and secondary search procedures under fire conditions:	
a.	With a rope or hose	
b.	Without a rope or hose	
10.03	Don a life safety harness that meets the requirements of NFPA 1983, Standard on Fire Service Life Safety Rope, Harnesses, and Hardware.	
10.04	Inspect a life safety harness and identify the conditions that would require its removal from service.	
10.05	Identify and demonstrate the use of the following rescue tools:	
a.	Cribbing and shoring material	
b.	Block and tackle	
c.	Hydraulic devices	
d.	Pneumatic devices	
e.	Ratchet devices	
10.06	Demonstrate the following evolutions, which may be required to extricate an entrapped victim of a motor vehicle crash by displacing:	
a.	Vehicle roof	
b.	Vehicle door	
c.	Windshield	
d.	Steering wheel	
e.	Steering column and dashboard	
f.	Cribbing and shoring material	
11.0	Demonstrate safety procedures--The student will be able to:	
11.01	Identify dangerous building conditions created by fire.	
11.02	Demonstrate techniques for action when trapped or disoriented in a fire situation or a hostile environment.	
11.03	Explain hazards related to electrical emergencies.	
11.04	Demonstrate use of portable power plants, lights, cords, connectors, and ground fault interrupters (GFI).	
11.05	Describe the responsibilities of a firefighter as required by NFPA 1500.	
11.06	Demonstrate the procedures for shutting off the gas services to a building.	
11.07	Demonstrate the procedures for shutting off electrical service to a building.	
11.08	Describe the elements of a personal accountability system and demonstrate the application of the system at an incident.	
11.09	Demonstrate the use of seat belts, noise barriers, and other safety equipment provided for protection while riding the apparatus.	
11.10	Demonstrate safety procedures when mounting, dismounting, and operating around fire apparatus.	
11.11	Identify a minimum of three common types of accidents or injuries, and their causes, that occur in the following locations:	
a.	Fire ground	
b.	Responding and returning	
c.	Training	
d.	Non-fire emergencies	
e.	Other on-duty locations	
11.12	Identify safety procedures for ensuring a safe station/facility environment.	
11.13	Identify potential long-term consequences of exposure to products of combustion.	
12.0	Use ladders--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Identify and describe the use of the following types of ladders:	
a.	Folding/attic	
b.	Roof	
c.	straight/wall	
d.	Aerial ladders	
12.02	Raise, position, and lower the following types of ground ladders:	
a.	ft. single or wall ladder	
b.	24 ft. extension ladder	
c.	35 ft. extension ladder	
d.	Attic/folding ladder	
12.03	Demonstrate the deployment of a roof ladder on a pitched roof.	
12.04	Climb the full length of each type of ground (and aerial, if available) ladder carrying fire fighting tools or equipment while ascending and descending.	
12.05	Climb the full length of each type of ground (and aerial, if available) ladder and bring an "injured person" down the ladder.	
12.06	Demonstrate the techniques of working from ground or aerial ladders with tools and appliances, with and without a safety harness.	
12.07	Demonstrate the techniques of cleaning, inspecting and maintaining ladders.	
13.0	Use fire hose, nozzles, and appliances--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Identify the sizes, types, amounts, and use of hose as required to be carried on a pumper according to NFPA 1901.	
13.01	Demonstrate the use of all nozzles, hose adapters, and hose appliances as required to be carried on a pumper according to NFPA 1901.	
13.02	When given the necessary equipment and operating as an individual and as a member of a team, advance dry hose lines of two different sizes, both of which shall be 1 1/2 inch or larger, from a pumper:	
a.	Into a structure	
b.	Up a ladder to a second floor landing	
c.	Up an inside stairway to an upper floor	
d.	Up an outside stairway to an upper floor	
e.	Down an inside stairway to a lower floor	
f.	Down an outside stairway to a lower floor	
g.	To an upper floor by hoisting.	
13.03	When given the necessary equipment and operating as a member of a team, advance charged attack lines of two different sizes, both which shall be 1 1/2 inch or larger, from a pumper:	
a.	Into a structure	
b.	Up a ladder to a second floor landing	
c.	Up an outside stairway to an upper floor	
d.	Up an inside stairway to an upper floor	
e.	Down an inside stairway to a lower floor	
f.	Down an outside stairway to a lower floor	
g.	To an upper floor by hoisting.	
13.04	Demonstrate the techniques for cleaning fire hose, couplings, and nozzles; and inspecting for damage.	
13.05	Demonstrate at least 3 different types of hose loads and finishes.	
13.06	Demonstrate three types of hose rolls.	
13.07	Demonstrate two types of hose carries.	
13.08	Demonstrate coupling and uncoupling of fire hose.	
13.09	Work from a ground ladder with a charged attack line, which shall be 1 1/2 inch or larger.	
13.10	Demonstrate the methods for extending a hose line.	
13.11	Demonstrate replacing a burst section of hose line.	
13.12	Demonstrate a hand lay of 300 feet (90 m) of supply line 1 1/2 inch (65 mm) or larger from a pumper to a water source.	
14.0	Use fire streams--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Define a fire stream.	
14.02	Demonstrate how to open and close a nozzle and how to adjust its stream pattern and flow setting, when applicable.	
14.03	Define water hammer and at least one method for its prevention.	
14.04	Define the following methods of water application:	
a.	Direct	
b.	Indirect	
c.	Combination	
14.05	Identify precautions to be followed while advancing hose lines to a fire.	
14.06	Describe three observable results that are obtained when the proper application of a fire stream is accomplished.	
14.07	Assemble and operate a foam fire stream arrangement given the appropriate equipment.	
14.08	Demonstrate the methods for applying foam.	
15.0	Use water supplies--The student will be able to:	
15.01	Identify the water distribution system, and other water sources in the local community.	
15.02	Identify the following parts of a water distribution system:	
a.	Distributors	
b.	Primary feeders	
c.	Secondary feeders	
15.03	Explain the operation of a:	
a.	Dry-barrel hydrant	
b.	Wet-barrel hydrant	
15.04	Define the following:	
a.	Normal operating pressure of a water distribution system	
b.	Residual pressure of a water distribution system	
c.	Flow pressure and d) static pressure	
15.05	Identify the following types of main water valves:	
a.	Indicating	
b.	Non-indicating	
c.	Post indicator	
d.	Outside screw and yoke	
15.06	Describe how the following conditions reduce hydrant effectiveness:	
a.	Obstructions to use of hydrant	
b.	Direction of hydrant outlets to suitability of use	
c.	Mechanical damage	
d.	Rust and corrosion	
e.	Failure to open the hydrant fully	
f.	Ability to drain	
15.07	Identify the apparatus, equipment, and appliances required to provide water at rural locations by relay pumping, large diameter hose, or a tanker shuttle.	
15.08	Identify and explain the four (4) fundamental components of a modern water system.	
15.09	Demonstrate deployment of a portable water tank.	
15.10	Connect a supply hose to a hydrant, and fully open and close the hydrant.	
15.11	Demonstrate the hydrant to pumper hose connections for forward and reverse lays.	
15.12	Assemble and connect the equipment necessary for drafting from a static water supply source.	
15.13	Demonstrate the assemblage of equipment necessary for the transfer of water between portable water tanks.	
15.14	Describe the loading and off-loading of tanks on mobile water supply apparatus.	
15.15	Identify the pipe sizes used in water distribution systems for residential, business, and industrial districts.	
15.16	Identify two causes of increased resistance or friction loss in water mains.	
16.0	Use private fire protection systems--The student will be able to:	
16.01	Identify a fire department sprinkler connection and water motor alarm.	
16.02	Connect hose line(s) to a fire department connection of a sprinkler or standpipe system.	
16.03	Define how the automatic sprinkler heads open and release water.	
16.04	Temporarily stop the flow of water from a sprinkler head using a wedge, tong, or stopper.	
16.05	Define the value of automatic sprinklers in providing safety to the occupants in a structure.	
16.06	Demonstrate carrying a 100 ft. attack line, 1 1/2” or larger, into a building, connecting it to a standpipe, and advancing from a standpipe.	
16.07	Identify the “Main Control” valve on an automatic sprinkler system.	
16.08	Operate a main control valve on an automatic sprinkler system from “open” to “closed” and then back to “open”.	
17.0	Demonstrate salvage procedures--The student will be able to:	
17.01	Identify the purpose of salvage and its value to the public and the fire department.	
17.02	Demonstrate the removal of debris, and the removal and routing of water from a structure.	
17.03	Demonstrate the covering or closing of openings made during fire fighting operations.	
18.0	Demonstrate overhaul procedures--The student will be able to:	
18.01	Identify the purpose of overhaul.	
18.02	Recognize at least four (4) indicators of hidden fires.	
18.03	Demonstrate searching for hidden fires.	
18.04	Demonstrate how to separate and remove charred material from unburned material.	
18.05	Demonstrate exposure of hidden fires by opening ceilings, walls, floors, and pulling apart burned materials.	
18.06	Define duties of fire fighters left at the fire scene for fire and security surveillance.	
19.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of extinguishment--The student will be able to:	
19.01	Describe the tactics employed to fight wildland fires.	
09.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the effects of building construction on fire fighting--The student will be able to:	
20.01	Describe the basic structural characteristics of the following types of building construction:	
a.	Wood frame	
b.	Ordinary	
c.	Heavy timber	
d.	Noncombustible	
e.	Fire resistant	
20.02	Identify the general fire behavior expected with each type of building construction, including the spread of fire and the safety of the building, occupants, and firefighters.	
20.03	Describe at least three hazards associated with truss and lightweight construction.	
20.04	Identify dangerous building conditions created by fire and fire suppression activities.	
20.05	Identify five indicators of building collapse.	
20.06	Describe the effects of fire and fire fighting activities on the following building materials:	
a.	Wood	
b.	Masonry	
c.	Cast iron	
d.	Steel	
e.	Gypsum wallboard	
f.	Reinforced concrete	
g.	Glass	
h.	Plaster on lath	
20.07	Define the following terms as they relate to building construction:	
a.	Load bearing	
b.	Partition wall	
c.	Veneer wall (exterior)	
d.	Party wall	
e.	Fire wall	
f.	Cantilever wall	
21.0	Participate in controlled burning exercises--The student will be able to:	
21.01	Using the appropriate protective equipment, tools, and agents, extinguish a Class A fire inside of a structure.	
21.02	Using the appropriate protective equipment, tools, and agents, extinguish an exterior Class A fire.	
21.03	Using the appropriate protective equipment, tools, and agents, extinguish an exterior open pan of a Class B liquid.	
21.04	Using the appropriate protective equipment, tools, and agents, extinguish a vehicle fire.	
21.05	Using the appropriate protective equipment, tools and agents, extinguish a storage container (exterior dumpster/trash bin) fire.	
22.0	Sexually transmitted diseases/emergency medical care--The student will be able to:	
22.01	Apply infection control techniques designed to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases to the care of all patients following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.	
23.0	Demonstrate proficiency in first responder to medical emergencies techniques--The student will be able to:	
23.04	Conduct a primary assessment of problems that are a threat to life if not corrected immediately.	
23.05	Demonstrate the use, decontamination, disinfection, and disposal of personal protective equipment used for protection from infection.	
23.06	Perform the following procedures as defined in the Journal of the American Medical Association, “Standards and Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC)”:	
a.	Single-rescuer CPR	
•	Adult	
•	Child	
•	Infant	
b.	Two-rescuer CPR on an adult	
c.	Management of an obstructed airway	
•	Conscious and unconscious adult	
•	Conscious and unconscious child	
•	Conscious and unconscious infant	
23.07	Demonstrate the use of a resuscitation mask in the performance of single- and two-rescuer CPR.	
23.08	Identify three (3) types of external bleeding and the characteristics of each type.	
23.09	Demonstrate three (3) procedures for controlling external bleeding.	
23.10	Identify characteristics and emergency medical care of thermal burns according to degree and severity.	
23.11	Identify the emergency medical care for chemical burns, including chemical burns of the eyes.	
23.12	Identify the symptoms and demonstrate emergency medical care of traumatic shock.	
23.13	Identify the symptoms and demonstrate emergency medical care for ingested poisons and drug overdoses.	
23.14	Identify the method of contacting the poison control center that serves the local jurisdiction.	
24.0	Detect the presence of hazardous materials--The student will be able to:	
24.01	Define hazardous materials.	
24.02	Identify the Department of Transportation (DOT) hazard classes and divisions of hazardous materials and common examples of materials in each hazard class or division.	
24.03	Identify the primary hazards associated with each of the DOT hazard classes and divisions of hazardous materials by hazard class or division.	
24.04	Identify the difference between hazardous materials incidents and other emergencies.	
24.05	Identify typical occupancies and locations in the community where hazardous materials are manufactured, transported, stored, used or disposed of.	
24.06	Identify typical container shapes that can indicate hazardous materials.	
24.07	Identify facility and transportation markings and colors that indicate hazardous materials, including the following:	
a.	UN/NA identification numbers	
b.	NFPA 704 markings	
c.	Military hazardous materials markings	
d.	Special hazard communication markings	
e.	Pipeline markings	
f.	Container markings	
24.08	Given an NFPA 704 marking, describe the significance of the colors, numbers, and special symbols.	
24.09	Identify U.S. and Canadian placards and labels that indicate hazardous materials.	
24.10	Identify the basic information on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and shipping papers that indicates hazardous materials.	
24.11	Identify where to find Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).	
24.12	Identify entries on MSDS that indicate the presence of hazardous materials.	
24.13	Identify the entries on shipping papers that indicate the presence of hazardous materials.	
24.14	Match the name of the shipping papers found in transportation (air, highway, rail, and water) with the mode of transportation.	
24.15	Identify the person responsible for having the shipping papers in each mode of transportation.	
24.16	Identify where the papers can be found in an emergency in each mode of transportation.	
24.17	Identify examples of clues (other that occupancy/location, container shape, markings/color, placards/labels, MSDS, and shipping papers) that use the senses of sight, sound and odor to indicate hazardous materials.	
24.18	Describe the limitation of using the senses in determining the presence or absence of hazardous materials.	
25.0	Collect hazardous materials--The student will be able to:	
25.01	Identify the three methods for determining the appropriate guide page for a hazardous material.	
25.02	Identify the two general types of hazards found on each guide page.	
26.0	Initiate protective action--The student will be able to:	
26.01	Identify the location of both the local emergency response plan and the organization’s standard operating procedures.	
26.02	Identify the role of the first responder at the awareness level during a hazardous materials incident.	
26.03	Identify the basic precautions to be taken to protect themselves and others in a hazardous materials incident.	
26.04	Identify the precautions necessary when providing emergency medical care to victims of hazardous materials incidents.	
26.05	Identify typical ignition sources found at the scenes of hazardous materials incidents.	
26.06	Identify the ways hazardous materials are harmful to people, the environment, and property at hazardous materials incidents.	
26.07	Identify the general routes of entry for human exposure to hazardous materials.	
26.08	Given the identify of various hazardous materials (name, UN/NA identification number, or type placard), identify the following response information:	
a.	Emergency action (fire, spill, or leak and first aid)	
b.	Personal protective equipment necessary	
c.	Initial isolation and protective action distances	
26.09	Given the name of a hazardous material, identify the recommended personal protective equipment from the following list:	
a.	Street clothing and work uniforms	
b.	Structural fire-fighting protective clothing	
c.	Positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus	
d.	Chemical-protective clothing and equipment	
26.10	Identify the definitions for each of the following protective actions:	
a.	Isolation of the hazard area and denial of entry	
b.	Evacuation	
c.	Sheltering in-place protection	
26.11	Identify the shapes of recommended initial isolation and protective action zones.	
26.12	Describe the difference between small and large spills as found in the table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances.	
26.13	Identify the circumstances under which the following distances are used at a hazardous material incident:	
a.	Table of initial isolation and protective action distance	
b.	Isolation distances in the numbered guides	
26.14	Describe the difference between the isolation distances in the orange-bordered guide pages and the protective action distances in the green-bordered pages in the document.	
26.15	Identify the techniques used to isolate the hazard area and deny entry to unauthorized persons at hazardous materials incidents.	
27.0	Initiate the notification process--The student will be able to:	
27.01	Given either a facility or transportation scenario involving hazardous materials, identify the appropriate initial notifications to be made and how to make them, consistent with the local emergency response plan or the organization’s standard operating procedures.	
28.0	Fire prevention, public fire education, and fire cause determination--The student will be able to:	
28.01	Identify five (5) common causes of fires and their prevention.	
28.02	Define the importance of inspection and public fire education programs to fire department public relations and the community.	
28.03	Demonstrate inspection procedures for private dwellings.	
28.04	Present a prepared program to an identified audience, given a lesson plan, time allotment, and instructional materials for the following topics:	
a.	Stop, drop and roll	
b.	Crawl low in smoke	
c.	Escape planning	
d.	Alerting others	
e.	Calling the fire department	
f.	Fire station tour	
g.	Residential smoke detector placement and maintenance	
28.05	Document the presentation of a program covered in 28.04, given a reporting form that includes:	
a.	Program title	
b.	Number of participants	
c.	Evaluations	
29.0	Demonstrate knowledge of fire pump ratings--The student will be able to:	
29.01	Define fire pump ratings.	
29.02	Interpret fire pump ratings.	
30.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between flow and pressure--The student will be able to:	
30.01	Define flow.	
30.02	Define pressure.	
30.03	Discuss the mathematical relationship between flow and pressure.	
30.04	Perform calculations based on the formulas expressing the relationship between flow and pressure.	
31.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the Six Rules of Hydraulics and Fireground Rules of Thumb--The student will be able to:	
31.01	List and define the Six Rules of Hydraulics.	
31.02	List and define the Fireground Rules of Thumb.	
32.0	Demonstrate knowledge of hydrant capacity, standpipes, and sprinklers--The student will be able to:	
32.01	Identify major components of fire hydrants.	
32.02	Identify major types of fire hydrants.	
32.03	Identify major components of standpipe systems.	
32.04	Identify major components of sprinkler systems.	
32.05	Identify major types sprinkler heads.	
32.06	Identify major components of municipal water systems.	
32.07	Identify major components of static water supply.	
33.0	Demonstrate knowledge of friction loss and nozzle reaction--The student will be able to:	
33.01	Define friction loss.	
33.02	Calculate friction loss over different lengths and diameters of fire hose.	
33.03	Define nozzle reaction.	
33.04	Discuss nozzle reaction with different types of nozzle at different pressures.	
34.0	Demonstrate knowledge of relay pumping--The student will be able to:	
34.01	Define relay pumping.	
34.02	Perform the calculations to determine the relay set-up to deliver the desired flow.	
35.0	Demonstrate ability to perform basic hydraulic calculations given the required formulas--The student will be able to:	
35.01	Calculate flow rates.	
35.02	Calculate tip pressures.	
35.03	Calculate pumping capacity.	
36.0	Demonstrate the ability to drive the following patterns: (a) serpentine, (b) alley dock, (c) opposite alley and, (d) diminishing clearance--The student will be able to:	
36.01	Drive the serpentine course without error.	
36.02	Drive the alley dock exercise without error.	
36.03	Drive the opposite alley exercise without error.	
36.04	Drive the diminishing clearance exercise without error.	
37.0	Demonstrate the ability to position an apparatus for hydrant hook-up and drafting--The student will be able to:	
37.01	Park the apparatus in position for catching the hydrant.	
37.02	Park the apparatus in position for drafting.	
38.0	Demonstrate the ability to recognize cavitation, water hammer, overheating, and unusual noises--The student will be able to:	
38.01	Define cavitation.	
38.02	Discuss measures to prevent cavitation.	
38.03	Define water hammer.	
38.04	Discuss measures to prevent water hammer.	
38.05	3Define overheating.	
38.06	3Discuss measures to prevent overheating.	
38.07	Discuss troubleshooting pump operations by listening.	
39.0	Demonstrate the ability to draft, tandem and relay pumping--The student will be able to:	
39.01	Define drafting.	
39.02	Define tandem pumping.	
39.03	Perform drafting operations.	
39.04	Perform tandem pumping operations.	
39.05	Perform relay pumping operations.	
40.0	Demonstrate the ability to perform apparatus inspections, testing, and routine service functions--The student will be able to:	
40.01	Set up appropriate preventative maintenance schedules.	
40.02	Perform complete apparatus inspection prior to operations.	
40.03	Test apparatus components prior to use.	
40.04	Discuss routine service and maintenance activities for fire apparatus.	
41.0	Demonstrate knowledge of NFPA 1901 and applicable state laws and rules--The student will be able to:	
41.01	List and discuss key provisions of NFPA 1901.	
41.02	List and discuss key provisions of the Florida statutes relative to fire apparatus.	
42.0	Demonstrate knowledge of single and multi-stage pumps, pump piping, and the pumping process--The student will be able to:	
42.01	Identify major components of single-stage pumps.	
42.02	Identify major components of multi-stage pumps.	
42.03	Identify major components of pump piping.	
42.04	List major steps of the pumping process.	
43.0	Demonstrate knowledge of static, positive, and gravity water sources--The student will be able to:	
43.01	Define static water sources.	
43.02	Define positive water sources.	
43.03	Define gravity water sources.	
44.0	Demonstrate knowledge of pressure control, priming devices, and cooling systems--The student will be able to:	
44.01	Define pressure controls and demonstrate operation of each major type.	
44.02	Define priming devices.	
44.03	Identify major components of primary and auxiliary cooling systems.	
45.0	Demonstrate knowledge of emergency vehicle driving characteristics and defensive driving techniques--The student will be able to:	
45.01	Discuss the driving characteristics of emergency vehicles.	
45.02	Discuss defensive driving techniques.	
46.0	Demonstrate knowledge of gauges and valves--The student will be able to:	
46.01	Identify all gauges on a typical pumper apparatus.	
46.02	Read all gauges on a typical pumper apparatus.	
46.03	Identify all valves on a typical pumper apparatus.	
46.04	Operate all valves on a typical pumper apparatus.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program.  These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.  Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Basic Skills (if applicable)

In PSAV programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C., the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are:  Mathematics 10, Language 10, and Reading 10.  These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination.  

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02(7), Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01(3)(a), F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91(3), F.S.

Students who possess a college degree at the Associate of Applied Science level or higher; who have completed or are exempt from the college entry-level examination; or who have passed a state, national, or industry licensure exam are exempt from meeting the Basic Skills requirement (Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C.)  Exemptions from state, national or industry licensure are limited to the certifications listed at http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/rtf/basicskills-License-exempt.rtf.  

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular Occupational Completion Point (OCP) or a Modified Occupational Completion Point (MOCP).  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete an OCP/MOCP.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the OCP/MOCP.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.

Articulation

This program has no statewide articulation agreement approved by the Florida State Board of Education.  However, this does not preclude the awarding of credits by any college through local agreements. 

For details on statewide articulation agreements which correlate to programs and industry certifications, refer to http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp.