Standards - Career & Technical Education

Explain the various search methods and victim removal techniques.

Given a scenario, assess the situation and select the correct search method.

Given a scenario, assess and analyze the situation and select the correct victim removal techniques

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.

Explain the concepts and methods of forcible entry into a structure or component.

Demonstrate forcible entry into a structure or component.

Apply concepts of tactical ventilation, following the policies and procedures set forth by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Compare fire control methods in various types of structures.

Compare and contrast fire control methods in Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class K, vehicle, and ground cover fires.

Demonstrate methods of fire control in all types of fires.

Explain concepts of loss control, following the policies and procedures set forth by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Apply loss control practices, following the policies and procedures set forth by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Analyze the causes and origins of fires in given scenarios.

Recognize and adapt to potential hazards in firefighting situations.

Demonstrate practices for escaping life-threatening situations.

Rescue lost or trapped firefighters.

Identify the characteristics of hazardous materials in a given incident scenario.

Determine actions needed to protect first responders, citizens, and property in a given incident.

Demonstrate appropriate communications during a hazardous materials incident.

Identify potential hazards in chemical spills, chemical fires, and other incidents involving hazardous materials.

Identify action options in chemical spills, chemical fires, and other incidents involving hazardous materials.

Apply concepts of an Incident Action Plan to handle an incident involving hazardous materials.

Set up an emergency decontamination site.

Assess progress of the scene and set-up, and report to incident command.

Select and use proper personal protective equipment.

Demonstrate product control measures for a cargo tank, an intermodal tank, and fixed facilities.

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.