Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Explain the Fire Service Mission and Organization, structures and principles; understand Fire Department regulations, policies and procedures; describe Operational Safety and Scene Management; understand Receiving Emergency Calls and Radio Communications; identify types of Building Construction along with Construction Classifications; define and understand Fire Dynamics, Fire Science, the Stages of Fire Development and all terminology; use Personal Protective Equipment and SCBA properly; define and list all the types of Portable Fire Extinguishers while correctly identifying which ones to select and use; demonstrate tying a variety of knots and hitches along with hoisting various tools, utilizing the Life Saving Rope; identify types of ground ladders along with recognizing and demonstrating Ladder Safety guidelines, raising to carrying to securing portable ladders; perform the basic principles of Forcible Entry, use and identify the various forcible entry tools; properly perform search and rescue procedures under simulated conditions; understand the reasons and safety considerations when performing ventilation, distinguish between horizontal and vertical ventilation; identify Fire Hose and understand the importance of its inspection, care and maintenance, demonstrate hose rolls and hose loads; demonstrate supplying water, advance hose lines and apply hose streams; understand the Science behind Fire Suppression, Structural Fire attack, Building Utilities and Vehicle fires; describe and perform Overhaul, Property Conservation and Scene Preservation utilizing various Salvage equipment.