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Aug 06, 2026
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HSPS 165 - Fire Fighter I
PREREQUISITES: HSPS 122 - Hazmat Awareness and Operations
PROGRAM: Homeland Security and Public Safety
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 6
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
LAB HOURS MIN: 6
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 144
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2025
Fire Fighter I is the introductory course for those students who are seeking certification as a firefighter. This course will introduce the student to NFPA 1010 and NFPA1500, 2024 Edition, Professional Qualifications for Firefighters, which serves as the standard of measurement for all firefighters in North America. The course will introduce the student to fire service terminology, history and basic firefighting skills needed to complete all requirements designated by the Department of Homeland Security for the Fire Fighter 1 state certification. Students in this course will have the opportunity to take both the practical skills and written test for the IDHS Firefighter1. The course does not guarantee the passing of the certification test, but prepares the student for the test.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to meet or exceed the Job Performance Requirements (JPR’s) as outlined in NFPA 1001 for Fire Fighter I which include but are not limited to:
- Relate the history of fire service through examination.
- Discuss personal safety as related to all areas of NFPA1010 NFPA 1500.
- Demonstrate the use of all personal protective equipment as it relates to NFPA1010.
- Demonstrate the use of portable fire extinguishers.
- Define fire behavior and how it relates to safety and extinguishment as related to NFPA1500
- Demonstrate the proper use of portable ground ladders as related to NFPA1010.
- List ventilation types and demonstrate the proper use of ventilation equipment.
- Demonstrate the proper care and use of nozzles and fittings.
- Demonstrate tying of 6 special fire service knots.
- Describe/demonstrate forcible entry techniques.
- List and demonstrate salvage and overhaul techniques.
- Describe and demonstrate the proper use of SCBA related to NFPA1010.
- Discuss and describe building construction concepts as it relates to the fire service.
- Demonstrate basic rescue and extrication techniques as related to NFPA1010.
- List the principles of a water supply system.
- Demonstrate the proper care and use of selected fire hoses.
- Demonstrate how to develop and use fire streams.
- Demonstrate the ability to understand NIMS.
- Describe communications with the public and within the fire service.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - - Topical areas of study include all areas as listed by NFPA 1001 JPR’s to include but not be limited to the following:
- History of fire service
- Personal safety
- Fire extinguishers
- Personal protective equipment
- Rescue
- Extrication
- Fire
- Fire control
- Ground ladders
- Loss control
- Ventilation
- Nozzles and fittings
- NIMS
- Water supply
- Knots
- Forcible entry
- Sprinkler systems
- Salvage and overhaul
- Hazardous materials
- Building construction
- Use of SCBA
- Water operations
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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