Summarize procedural rights guaranteed by the fourth, fifth, sixth, and eighth amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Examine U.S. Supreme Court cases and decisions involving due process.
Describe structure and purposes of state and federal courts.
Describe the stages in pretrial proceedings, a criminal trial, and the civil court process.
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining equipment; utilizing materials and protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field, investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Demonstrate digital literacy by using digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.
Participate in a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Train for appropriate physical fitness and agility tests.
Identify the basic elements of an emergency medical system.
Describe the principles of infection control and standard precautions for all patients in Code of Federal Regulations 1910.1030.
List steps for initial patient assessments, including vital signs, patient history, and physical exam for signs of illness and/or injury.
List common types of bleeding, methods for controlling bleeding, and treatment for shock.
Describe the different types of burns and ways to treat them.
Define the term mnemonics and identify the ones commonly used by emergency care providers.
Identify the legal aspects of emergency medical care, including consent, documentation, scope of practice, and refusal.
List ways human anatomy plays a role in injuries.
List HIPAA provisions that impact emergency care.
Define advance directive, livingwill, Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) order, and power of attorney order.
Describe Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures for adults, children, and infants.
Explain when to use the Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Identify the firefighter’s role in the fire department’s mission and vision.
Identify fire department standard operating procedures and rules and indicate how they pertain to the firefighter.
Describe the proper response to a report of an emergency.
Describe how information related to an emergency is communicated using department phone and radio connections.
Describe the use of communication equipment to initiate a “mayday†or emergency call indicating that a firefighter is trapped or injured.
Define fire behavior.
Identify the stages of fire development.
Identify the characteristics of rapid fire development and flashover.
Identify the life safety initiatives that are integral to firefighting.
Explain the value of life safety initiatives and how they reduce firefighter injuries and deaths.
List the signs of behavioral and emotional distress a firefighter may exhibit.
Describe proper lifting techniques.
Explain how a physical fitness routine and a balanced, nutritious diet can help to maintain a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle throughout a fire service career.
