FOPS004 Respiratory Protection
Fire Operation Support
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21m
This title describes respiratory protection used by firefighters and discusses the levels of protection needed based on the type of scene operations. It also presents the different hazardous atmospheres and how to identify them. The components of the SCBA are also reviewed, support personnel may be responsible for cylinder refilling or replacing, as well as the inspection, and maintenance of the firefighter's SCBA.
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FOPS005 Portable Extinguishers & Fire...
This title presents the different types of fire extinguisher classifications and rating systems. Demonstrations include basic steps for operating different portable extinguishers types and extinguishing different types of fires. Also reviewed are the steps to inspect and maintain fire extinguishers.
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FOPS006 Scene Safety
This title presents an introduction to the Incident Command System, the roles within the system, and how ICS is used to manage an emergency scene. Also described are hazard control zones and what operations take place in them. Fire Operation Support personnel only operate in cold zones, non-hazar...
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FOPS007 Hose & Hydrant Operations
This title presents information on fire hose and common hose couplings. Also described are common hose appliances and hose tools used in firefighting operations. Demonstrations include skills that fire operation support personnel may perform, including creating common hose rolls, operating and pu...
