Fire Management Services

Students will have the opportunity to learn about the fire service and what is involved in becoming a firefighter through a “hands on” learning approach. Students will learn the basics of firefighting and the tools involved. This course is designed to prepare the students for the state of Tennessee Firefighter 1 practical and written exams. Students will also have the opportunity to become certified in CPR and First Aid during the course.

Principles of Fire and Emergency Services-(9th/10 grades)

Prerequisites: None

This course is the introductory to the Fire Management Services program of study. Students will be introduced to the challenging work of emergency responders in fire management services by learning regulations, health and safety protocol, communications, and operations. Upon completion of this course, if the teacher is a member of the local volunteer fire department, proficient students who are at least 16 years of age will have met the state requirements (T.C.A. 4-24-112) for minimum training of firefighters. Standards in this course are aligned with the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services (FESHE) model.

Fire Prevention- (10th/11th grades)

Prerequisites: Principles of Fire and Emergency Services

This course provides an overview of the fire prevention techniques which are utilized by fire fighter professionals in response to various fire emergencies. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to identify the magnitude of a natural or unnatural disaster and its effects on the many facets of communities as well as conduct hazard identification and learn how to control and prevent fires. This course equips students with the skills and knowledge surrounding a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and gives them the ability to apply those skills in mock scenarios. This course teaches skills involving ropes, knots, ground ladders, and hazard response. Standards in this course are aligned with the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services (FESHE) model.

Fire Science I-(11th/12th grades)

Prerequisites: Principles of Fire and Emergency Services & Fire Prevention

This course is the third course in the Fire Management Services program of study. In this course, students will be prepared with technical knowledge and skills related to firefighter safety, fire behavior, building construction guidelines, and the use of firefighting equipment. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to correctly demonstrate skills associated with ropes, ladders, and fire hoses in a non-live fire situation. Standards in this course are aligned with National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services (FESHE) model.

Fire Science II-(11th/12th grades)

Prerequisites: Principles of Fire and Emergency Services, Fire Prevention, & Fire Science 1

This course is the fourth and final course in the Fire Management Services program of study. Students in this course continue to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career as a Firefighter I. Those students who complete this course will be prepared, after graduation, to further their instruction at a training facility. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to correctly demonstrate skills associated with ventilation, water supply, fire hose and fire streams in a non-live fire situation, and safety with hazardous materials. Standards in this course are aligned with National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services (FESHE) model.

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