FRSS 106
Fire Service Systems
Description:
This course will introduce the students to Emergency dispatching/call taking in
Fire Services. The course will identify principles of emergency dispatch, fire
apparatus, equipment, initial incident identification, and pre-arrival instructions.
Instructor Name: Jim Friend
E-mail address:
[email protected]
Cell: 905-928-6372
Textbooks:
No text books required.
Evaluation:
Students must achieve a minimal of 50% to receive credit in FRSS 106. Students who do not
achieve a minimal mark of 50% will be required to repeat the course. Students may be
evaluated through multiple choice examinations, short answer type questions, essay type
questions, group projects, assignments and oral practical examinations.
Number of
Exams/Tests
Value of
Tests
Total
Assignments
2
15%
30%
Tests
1
20%
20%
Scenario
1
20%
20%
Final Exam
1
30%
30%
Objectives:
At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Identify specifics relating to the history of the Fire Service in Ontario
Identify Fire Service related regulatory sources
Identify the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Communicator
Apply proper call call-taking procedures
Process an emergency Fire Service call to Suppression personnel
Apply proper radio voice procedures
Identify assisting agencies and their role
Identify the various elements of the 9-1-1 reporting system
Identify the various elements of the Incident Management System
Identify the specifics relating to the conduct of Personnel Accountability in the Fire Service
Apply the required steps to identify and mitigate hazardous commodities
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Attendance:
Students are expected to arrive to class at the schedule time. Students who arrive late on a
consistent basis disrupt other students and the instructor. It is at the discretion of the
instructor to admit students who arrive later then the schedule time. Students are expected
to maintain full time attendance.
Missed Examinations or Assignments:
It is at the discretion of the instructor and administration if the student is allowed to make up
the missed examination or assignment. If missed examinations or assignments cannot be
made up, it is at the discretion of the instructor and administration to distribute the
percentage of the missed examination or assignment equally applied to the other
examinations, tests, quizzes and assignments. Students are required to notify their instructor
of any future examinations, tests, or quizzes that cannot be attended.
Academic Dishonesty:
To act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage is not acceptable at the Ontario College of
Health & Technology. Students who are caught cheating or plagiarizing will receive a mark of
zero and will be required to attend a discipline hearing. Students may be asked to withdraw
from the College.
Students are expected to cite all journals and textbooks for assignments using the APA format.
Emergency Procedures
If any student in the College has difficulty breathing, moderate to severe pain, a decreased
level of consciousness or significant bleeding you need to activate Emergency Medical Services
by calling 9-1-1 immediately. After you have called 9-1-1, please notify the reception desk
and they will assign an individual to wait for the Ambulance or Fire Department to direct them
to the location of the student. A First Aid kit is located at the reception desk for treatment of
any minor injuries.
Course Schedule and Topics:
Class #
Topic
1
4 Jan 16
Fire Service Introduction
 Early Fire Service history
 Early Fire dispatch history
 Fire Service organizational structure
 Anatomy of fires
2
11 Jan 16
Apparatus, Equipment & Terminology – Part 1
 Fire Service apparatus
3
18 Jan 16
Apparatus, Equipment & Terminology – Part 2 SNOW DAY
 Fire Service equipment terminology
 Fire Service operational terminology
4
25 Jan 16
Fire Communications Overview – Part 1
 Role of the Fire Communicator
 Vital Services of Fire Communications Systems
2
5
1 Feb 16
Fire Communications Overview – Part 2
 Fire Service Communications Facilities and Systems
 Fire Communications Systems/Equipment Terminology
Assignment #1 provided.
6
8 Feb 16
Fire Service Call Processing
 Basic call processing techniques
 Basic Fire Service information gathering techniques
 Handling different caller types
 Methods of receiving reports of Fire Service emergencies
Assignment #2 provided.
Assignment #1 due.
7
15 Feb 16
Family Day – no classes
8
22 Feb 16
Call Processing Scenarios
Review
Assignment #2 due.
9
29 Feb 16
Fire Service Dispatch Procedures
 Proper radio procedures
 Role of the CRTC and Industry Canada
 Each element of Fire Service dispatching procedures
 Procedure for broadcasting initial dispatch information
 Procedure for broadcasting supplemental dispatch information
 Communicator’s role in response unit safety
 Mutual Aid and Auto-Aid Agreements
 Purpose of a mobile command unit
 Information that should be recorded and maintained
10
7 Mar 16
Fire Service Incidents
 Fire Service incidents
 Fire related incidents
 Rescue related incidents
 Technical Rescue incidents
Midterm Test
11
14 Mar 16
Mid-term Break – no classes (14 – 18 March, 2016)
12
21 Mar 16
Incident Management System
 History and structure of IMS
Personnel Accountability Reports (PAR)
 Conduct of PAR in the Fire Service
13
28 Mar 16
Easter Monday – no classes
3
14
4 Apr 16
HazMat Incidents
 Identifying hazardous commodities
 Emergency Response Guide
 HazMat response
Final Exam Review
15
11 Apr 16
Final Exam
4