FIRE 2620 01: Fire Ground Strategy

FIRE 2620 - Fire Ground Strategy and Tactics

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43359,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Carl DeCarlo

Email: cdecarlo01@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Prof. DeCarlo

Instructor Professional Qualifications: EdD in Organizational Education; over 2 decades of college teaching experience; and former fire chief

Instructor Office Location: Virtual office hours
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-3279

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Course Description

2620. Fire Ground Strategy and Tactics. This course provides the fundamental rules of fire ground control through the correct usage of personnel, tools, and extinguishing agents. Prereq.: FIRE 1503, FIRE 2601, FIRE 2602, and FIRE 2603. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required Firefighting Strategy and Tactics (4th edition) Angle 97881284180190

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
10/19 Angle chapters 1 and 2 Discussion, Quizzes, and Journal
10/26 Angle chapters 3, 4, and 5 Discussion, Quizzes, and Assignment
11/2 Angle chapters 6, 7, and 8 Discussion, Quizzes, and Journal
11/9 Angle chapters 9, 10, and 11 Discussion, Quizzes, Assigment, and Journal
11/16 Angle chapters 12 and 13 Discussion, Quizzes, Assignment, and Journal
11/23 Angle chapters 14 and 15 Discussion, Quizzes, and Assignment
11/30 Angle chapters 19 and 20 Discussion, Quizzes, Journal, and Final Project

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.