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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly titled "Fire Arson Investigation") Provides the student with advanced technical knowledge on rule of law, fire scene analysis, fire behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene documentation, case preparation, and testifying. Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly titled "Fire Ground Organization and Command") Focuses on the National Incident Management System including fire ground management and resource management. Multiagency coordination systems are discussed, organization preparedness for large scale emergencies, communication and information are addressed. The course concludes with a review of the National Response Plan. Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
Serves as the basic management course for present and potential members of the fire service, and for students and members of other fire science-related professions. Introduces the student to current management practices and philosophies and real-world applications from the supervisor's point of view. Covers decision making/problem solving, communication skills, conflict resolution, creativity and innovation, as well as the role of the manager in supervising personnel and programs, e.g., motivation, leadership, counseling, ethics, and handling discipline and grievances. Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
Addresses budgeting, staffing, training, and equipment issues; transportation, standard of care, and protocols; operations, communications, incident and disaster management, and legal issues associated with EMS operations. Prerequisite(s): FST 100. Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the operations of volunteer and combination fire departments, compliance with standards and ordinances, funding, recruiting, hiring and retaining employees, funding and budgeting, organizational planning and public relations. Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces and develops supervisory and decision-making skills for fireline management individuals. Covers (1) First Attack Incident Commander, (2) Crew Supervisor, (3) Incident Commander Multi-resource, and (4) Task Force/Strike Team Leader. All four courses are certifiable by the Incident Command System under NIIMS and recognized by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. Covers fire-line safety, size-up, incident planning, ordering, tactics, strategies, and administrative duties. Three credits.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest not previously offered. Includes National Fire Academy courses, VFIS courses, NFPA certification courses or other special subject classes that do not fall under the standard FST curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor. One to four credits.
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0.50 - 12.00 Credits
Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor. 0.5 to 12 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Evaluates the culmination of learning within a given program of study. This course will include an evaluation process of an entire program of study based on individual program/discipline objectives. Prerequisite(s): ENG 121, 122 or 131. Three credits.
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1.00 Credits
Provides instruction in the primary environmental factors that affect the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. This course can be taught in conjunction with or prior to Firefighting Training S-130. One credit.
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