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  • FSCM 290: Incident Command System

    4.00 Credits
    Southern University at Shreveport

    This course integrates the National Incident Management System (NIMS) guidelines and meets the NIMS Baseline Training requirements using all-hazards, all-agency approach. It is the first in a series of modules (100, 200, 700 and 800) designed to meet all-hazard, all-agency NIMS and ICS requirement for operational personnel. The 100 module integrates the NIMS guidelines and meets the NIMS Baseline Training Requirements using an all- hazard, all-agency approach. ICS 200 introduces NIMS and explains the purpose, principles, key components and benefits of NIMS. The module also contains "Planning Activity" screens giving students an opportunity to complete some planning tasks during this course. The 700 and 800 modules introduce participants to the concepts and principles of the National Response Framework. Lab consists of the appropriate use and accurate completion of the incident command forms.
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  • FSMC 110: Hazardous Materials Awareness

    3.00 Credits
    Southern University at Shreveport

    This course provides training for the emergency responder who, in the course of duty, may be the first on the scene of an incident involving hazardous materials. These responders re not expected to take any action other than recognizing the hazard and contacting trained personnel. This course meets NFPA Standard 472 and EPA 40 CFR Part 311 for Awareness Level Response dependent studies course which spans the entire 15 week semester.
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  • FSMC 120: Haz Mat Operational Level

    3.00 Credits
    Southern University at Shreveport

    This course addresses the emergency responder with the knowledge to respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response at the site. The knowledge acquired should enable the responder to contain the release and prevent exposures of the hazardous substance. Practical exercises and teamwork are included in this course. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate competency in knowledge of the basic hazard and risk assessment techniques; selection and use of proper personal protective equipment; understanding of basic hazardous material terms, basic control, containment, and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available within the unit; implementation of basic decontamination procedures; and understanding of relevant standards, operating procedures, and termination procedures, This course meets the needs of emergency responders for OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 EPA 40 CFR Part 311, an NFPA 472.
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  • FSMC 130: Firefighter I

    3.00 Credits
    Southern University at Shreveport

    This course is designed to exceed the standards for NFPA 1001 standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. Addressed in this course are cognitive knowledge and motor skills required by NFPA. Throughout the course students shall demonstrate and identify the proper use of tool and appliance in a safe manner; don and doff personal protective equipment, roper ladder carry and raises, and safely climb and lock into a 100 foot aerial ladder. The students will also be required to demonstrate proper water application for structural fire fighting in single family dwellings, commercial building, and industrial fire settings.
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  • FSMC 140: Firefighter II

    3.00 Credits
    Southern University at Shreveport

    Students are introduced to fire protection covered in the NFPA 472 standards for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents for Awareness and Operations levels. The Awareness level covers the use and application of the North American Emergency Response Guidebook and initial response objectives for hazardous and terrorist scenes. Operations level objectives encompass ways to protect and decontaminate responders; defensive maneuvers, such as, damming, diking, and diversion; and identification of tank rail cars and trucks. Training includes the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider course. This course instructs students on proper techniques of checking for responsiveness, rescue breathing, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation for adults, children, and infants. Also addressed is the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator for adults and children.
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  • FSMC 150: Fire Service Instructor I

    3.00 Credits
    Southern University at Shreveport

    This course is designed to enable instructors in the fire service in instructional methodology. Topics to be covered include training objectives, lesson plans, methods of instruction, concepts of adult learning, testing and evaluation. Participants will prepare lesson plans and make oral presentations. This course meets objectives of SFPA 1041: Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications Level 1.
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  • FSMC 260: Fire Service Instructor II

    4.00 Credits
    Southern University at Shreveport

    This course provides information on how to design a course, determine course objectives, develop course outlines, select appropriate tests and supporting aids, and coordinate support for the class. The course emphasizes an approach that is oriented toward performance-bases local training.
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  • FSMC 270: Fire Officer I

    4.00 Credits
    Southern University at Shreveport

    This Fire Officer training program is designed to prepare fire officers or aspiring fire officers to become leaders in the fire service. This course is an introduction to a fire officer?s duties. Content includes the requite mind set, report writing, diversity, workplace safety, decision making, quality assurance, supervisory practices and pre-incident planning. Work-base learning to include managing task assignments, member assistance programs, applying human resource management policies, citizen?s complaints, safety regulations and accident investigation. Content includes determining fire cause, emergency operations, compliance issues, scene safety, IMS, strategy/tactics, size-up and action planning and the PIO function. Work-base learning to include directing training evolutions, managing public inquires, determining preliminary fire cause, pre-incident planning, incident action planning and emergency operations.
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  • GEOG 221: Principles of Geography

    3.00 Credits
    Southern University at Shreveport

    This course studies the basic physical factors found in each of the major geographic realms with emphasis on the interrelationships of climate, land forms and natural vegetation.
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  • HIST 104: American History

    3.00 Credits
    Southern University at Shreveport

    American History 104 is a general survey of the history of America from the period of discovery to the Civil War.
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