FIR 103: Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Recurrent - Live Fire Training

Credits 1 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 6
This course offers firefighters the opportunity to meet live fire requirements as specified in FAR 139.319, the FAA requirement that all rescue and firefighting personnel participate in at least one live fire drill every 12 months.

Prerequisites

Completion of Big Bend Community Colleges 40 Hour Basic ARFF School OR meet all three equivalent training/experience criteria listed below:
Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:

  1. Demonstrate proper techniques and tactics in aircraft rescue and firefighting during a live-fire drill as required by the Federal Aviation Administration FAR 139.319 annual requirement
Institutional Outcomes
IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills: Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, ethics, appropriate safety awareness and/or workplace specific skills
Course Content Outline
This course includes a review of tactics including updates of the latest techniques in aircraft rescue and firefighting