ECP230 - Fire Communications Procedures

Subject Title
Fire Communications Procedures

Subject Description
This subject provides for an overview of the fire services, its rank and structure and how it relates to fire communications. Legislation and policies dealing with fire communications centres and acceptable service levels provided by those centres and those staffing them will be examined, as well as different types of fire services, fire apparatus and the "Incident Command" system. Basic fire ground terminology will be explained as it applies to fire apparatus, liability issues, hazardous materials response, map reading and fire communications procedures are also studied. Using this knowledge, students will create their own fire response map and participate in practical scenario training.

Credit Status
This is a 911 & Emergency Services Communications Program prescribed credit.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Evaluate how the fire service is structured including chain of command, policies, procedures and legislation unique to the service

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the different types of fire services, equipment, fire technology, and communication systems

3. Describe the role and responsibilities of the fire communicator as part of the Incident Command System (ICS).

4. Identify the internal and external customers for a fire service.

5. Understand communication methods to assist safety at fire incidents.

6. Describe the types of incidents where there is a fire service response and the types of apparatus used in response.

7. Utilize effective questioning when gathering information about an incident to generate a response

8. Demonstrate an understanding of proper radio procedures used in the fire service.

9. Explain key fire response concepts (including tiered response, staging, mutual aid, airport firefighting; forms of cooperation with other emergency services).

10. Integrate fire communications procedures in practical role-play scenarios.

11. Identify the various components and personnel involved in an Incident Management System.

12. Implement the roles of various individuals, the objectives, the outcomes and the purpose of an Incident Management System in a scenario-based environment.

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

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