| Course Unit Code | 030-1101/01 |
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| Number of ECTS Credits Allocated | 5 ECTS credits |
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| Type of Course Unit * | Choice-compulsory |
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| Level of Course Unit * | First Cycle, Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study * | |
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| Semester when the Course Unit is delivered | Winter, Summer Semester |
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| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Requisites | Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) | Personal ID | Name |
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| TRC009 | Ing. Martin Trčka, Ph.D. |
| Summary |
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| The graduate of course is able to describe the basic principles of fire tactics, he can define differencies between open area fires and closed area as well. The graduate is able to describe aspects of fires in buildings, that influence the development of fire and stability of buildings depending on the design system and size of the building. The gradute can evaluate the situation at the place of fire as well as quantify the amount of extinguishing substence and firefighters needed. The safety of the firefighters is crucial. |
| Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit |
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| The graduate of course is able to describe the basic principles of fire tactics, he can define differencies between open area fires and closed area as well. The graduate is able to describe aspects of fires in buildings, that influence the development of fire and stability of buildings depending on the design system and size of the building. The gradute can evaluate the situation at the place of fire as well as quantify the amount of extinguishing substence and firefighters needed. The safety of the firefighters is crucial. |
| Course Contents |
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1. General principles of firefighting
2. Size-up
3. Engine company operations (Offensive, defensive, No Attack)
4. Watter supply - hoseline selection, stretching and placement, shape of streams,
3D extinguishing, entry principles
5. Fog supply - extinguishing foam types and nozzles
6. Ventilation – natural ventilation, positive and negative pressure ventilation
7. Search and rescue
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
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| Required Reading: |
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| NORMAN, John. Fire officer's handbook of tactics. Fifth edition. Tulsa, Oklahoma: PennWell Corporation, [2019]. ISBN 978-1593704186. |
| NORMAN, John. Fire officer's handbook of tactics. Fifth edition. Tulsa, Oklahoma: PennWell Corporation, [2019]. ISBN 978-1593704186. |
| Recommended Reading: |
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GRIMWOOD, Paul. Euro firefighter. Lindley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire: Jeremy Mills, 2008. ISBN 978-1-906600-25-9.
SVENSSON, Stefan. Fire Ventilation. Karlstad : Swedish Rescue Services Agency, 2005. ISBN 91-7253-279-3.
GRIMWOOD, Paul. Flashover & nozzle techniques. Destelbergen : Crisis & Emergency Management Centre, 2002.
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GRIMWOOD, Paul. Euro firefighter. Lindley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire: Jeremy Mills, 2008. ISBN 978-1-906600-25-9.
SVENSSON, Stefan. Fire Ventilation. Karlstad : Swedish Rescue Services Agency, 2005. ISBN 91-7253-279-3.
GRIMWOOD, Paul. Flashover & nozzle techniques. Destelbergen : Crisis & Emergency Management Centre, 2002.
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| Planned learning activities and teaching methods |
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| Lectures, Individual consultations |
| Assesment methods and criteria |
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| Tasks are not Defined |