FST 110 - River and Flood Water Rescue Operations

Credits: 0.5

Description: This course is designed to prepare a firefighter to safely operate in dynamic water during water rescue emergencies. The topics covered are; personal protective equipment for the rescuer, reading the water and understanding the movement of dynamic water, self-rescue skills, communication methods, basic victim rescue skills. This class is delivered in the classroom and at a suitable river or stream location.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate basic knowledge and skill in conducting water rescues.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 24
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 0.44
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lab Hours: 0.88