FST 102 - Introduction to Fire Science and Suppression

Institution:

Community College of Aurora

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Description:

3 Credit hours 45 Contact hours Introduces the fire service organization and operation from past to present operations. Includes operation and organization of federal, state, local. and private protection forces. Emphasizes extinguishing methods and equipment, special extinguishing agents, and special hazard considerations. Serves as a prerequisite for students having no previous fire suppression training or experience. Prerequisite: Requires acceptance to CCA Firefighter Academy; be 21 or older; meet all current civil service and physical fitness requirements for hire by a Colorado Fire Department; and possess EMT-B certification by academy start date.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ccaurora.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 360-4700

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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