Class Descriptions
FEST 100 Firefighter Recruit Acaddemy
FEST 101 Fire Related Experience I
FEST 102 Fire Related Experience II
FEST 103 Fire Related Experience III
FEST 110 Principles of Emergency Services
FEST 111 Fire Behavior and Combustion
FEST 112 Building Construction for Fire Protection
FEST 117 Hazardous Materials Chemistry
FEST 120 Emergency Medical Technician
FEST 122 Fire Hydraulics, Water Supply and Pump Operation
FEST 125 Fire Service Career Preparation
FEST 201 Fire Related Experience IV
FEST 202 Fire Related Experience V
FEST 203 Fire Related Experience VI
FEST 210 Strategy and Tactics for Firefighters
FEST 211 Firefighter Safety and Survival
FEST 212 Fire Prevention and Protection Systems
FEST 215 Rope Rescue Operations
FEST 218 Technical Rescue Techniques
FEST 232 Wildland Firefighter Type II
FEST 100 Firefighter Recruit Academy 10 Credits
A four-week intensive training course in basic firefighting skills and safety, concluding with live fire training. Covers basic fire department organization, safety, incident command system (ICS 100 and 200), accountability, forcible entry, fire extinguishers, tools, hose evolutions, ventilation, ladders, search and rescue, and Burn to Learn. Course meets the requirements of Washington State Firefighter - Modules 1 and 2. Prerequisite: Admission to the Fire and Emergency Services Technology Program.
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FEST 101 Fire Related Experience I 5 Credits
Orientation to fire- incident- related experience, engine company organization, engine configuration, small tools and minor equipment, basic hose practices and lays, use of protective breathing apparatus, response, maps, communications, and fire apparatus driving practices. Prerequisite: Admission to the Fire Protection Program.
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FEST 102 Fire Related Experience II 5 Credits
Orientation to fire- incident- related experience, engine company organization, engine configuration, small tools and minor equipment, basic hose practices and lays, use of protective breathing apparatus, response, maps, communications, and fire apparatus driving practices. Prerequisite: FEST 101.
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FEST 103 Fire Related Experience III 5 Credits
Orientation to fire- incident- related experience, engine company organization, engine configuration, small tools and minor equipment, basic hose practices and lays, use of protective breathing apparatus, response, maps, communications and fire apparatus driving practices. Prerequisite: FEST 102.
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FEST 110 Principles of Emergency Services 5 Credits
An overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics life safety initiatives. This course meets the FESHE model curriculum for Principles of Emergency Services. Prerequisite: Admission in the Fire and Emergency Services Technology Program.
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FEST 111 Fire Behavior and Combustion 5 Credits
Theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled. This course meets the model FESHE curriculum. Prerequisite: FEST 110.
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FEST 112 Building Construction for Fire Protection 5 Credits
Components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures as key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. This course follows the FESHE model curriculum for Building Construction for Fire Protection. Prerequisite: FEST 111.
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FEST 117 Hazardous Materials Chemistry 5 Credits
Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to safely respond to and manage the defensive operations involved in a chemical emergency,provides basic chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials including recognition, identification, reactivity, and health hazards encountered by emergency services. Provides the firefighter with additional knowledge to assist in mitigating a hazardous materials incidents. Prepares students for the IFSAC Hazardous materials operations certification exam. Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in the Fire and Emergency Services Technology program.
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FEST 120 Emergency Medical Technician 8 Credits
Development of skills in recognizing symptoms of illness, and injuries and proper procedures for care. Upon completion of the course students may test for Washington State "EMT" certification. Prerequisite: Admission to the Fire Protection Program, or approval of FEST program coordinator.
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FEST 122 Fire Hydraulics, Water Supply and Pump Operation 4 Credits
Foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems. Exploration of the various types of fire pumps, pump construction, and operation. Prerequisite: Admission to the Fire and Emergency Service Technology Program.
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FEST 125 Fire Service Career Preparation 3 Credits
Firefighter written test-taking techniques, firefighter oral board techniques and practices, resume writing and preparation for Firefighter tests. Course will assist students in the Fire and Emergency Services Technology program to learn valuable skills necessary to be competitive in obtaining a career in the fire services. Prerequisite: FEST 100.
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FEST 201 Fire Related Experience IV 5 Credits
Students are assigned to the Aid unit or Engine and will work regular shifts every third day. Duties include responding to actual fire and medical emergencies, station maintenance, apparatus inspections and quarterly SCBA certification and extrication exercises. Students will study maps of the fire district, multi-company operations scenarios, incident command, fireground safety practices and accountability. Prerequisite: FEST 103, 120, 122 and 125.
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FEST 202 Fire Related Experience V 5 Credits
Advanced fire-incident-related experience, engine company organization, engine configuration, small tools and minor equipment, basic hose practices and lays, use of protective breathing apparatus, response, maps, communications and fore apparatus driving practices. Prerequisite: FEST 201.
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FEST 203 Fire Related Experience VI 5 Credits
Continuation of advanced fire-incident-related experience, engine company organization, engine configuration, small tools and minor equipment, basic hose practices and lays, use of protective breathing apparatus, response, maps, communication and fire apparatus driving practices. Prerequisite: FEST 202.
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FEST 210 Strategy and Tactics for Firefighters 4 Credits
Principles of fire ground control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents. The course also uses materials from the NFA STICO series and follows the FESHE curriculum model for Strategy and Tactics. Prerequisite: FEST 112.
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FEST 211 Firefighter Safety and Survival 5 Credits
Basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services. Rapid intervention teams and self-rescue also included. Prerequisite: FEST 210.
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FEST 212 Fire Prevention and Protection Systems 5 Credits
Information related to the features of design an operation of fire alarm systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers, history and philosophy of fire prevention, use and application of codes and standards, fire inspections, and fire and life safety education. This course meets FESHE model guidelines for Fire Prevention and Fire Protection Systems. Prerequisite: FEST 211.
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FEST 215 Rope Rescue Operations 4 Credits
Rescue methods, ropes and knots, low angle rescue techniques, and raising and lowering rope systems. Course meets the requirements of NFPA 1670 – Rope Rescue Operations. Prerequisite: FEST 111, FEST 120, or instructor's permission.
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FEST 218 Technical Rescue Techniques 3 Credits
An overview of several technical rescue disciplines to include structural collapse, trench rescue, and confined space rescue. Instruction in information necessary to recognize the hazards associated with these technical rescue situations, take defensive actions, and perform select operations-level skills. Prerequisite: FEST 117 (formerly FEST 217), FEST 215.
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FEST 232 Wildland Firefighter Type II 3 Credits
Entry level fire suppression training for wildland fires including: grass, brush and forest fires. Includes fire behavior, theory and strict safety standards. Successful completion of classroom and practical sessions result in national (NWCG) certification as wildland "Firefighter Type II". Prerequisite: None.
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