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Course Criteria
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45.00 Credits
Provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills to safely operate fire apparatus according to the NFPA professional standard. Enables the student to display and demonstrate knowledge of fire apparatus, operation of apparatus, pumps and pumping, hydraulics calculations, maintenance and testing. Clock Hours: 45 (LEC)
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45.00 Credits
Introduces a basic understanding of wildland fire and the strategies and tactics involved during suppression operations. Includes fire line safety, emphasizing the wildland fire orders and watch out situations. Students receive training qualifying them as Certified Wildland Firefighters under the Incident Command System, recognized by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. Covers fire behavior, fire weather, fuel types, safety equipment and guidelines, incident size up, determining resource needs, aircraft identification and capabilities, direct vs. indirect attach, burn-out, backfiring, and map reading. Prev. Course Codes: (FSC-170) (FSC-046) (FSC-131) (FSC-125) Clock Hours: 45 (LEC)
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6.00 Credits
Offers foundational (100 level) and advanced (200 level) classes in the fire service field that do not fall under the standard curriculum. Includes seminar classes or prior learning credit portfolio classes that apply to fire electives. Includes National Fire Academy courses, NFPA courses, and local seminars and other professional courses and certifications.
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3.00 Credits
PREREQUISITE: FST-102 and FST-105; Min. grade C-. Students will study the role and responsibility of the fire service instructor. Competencies covered are oral communication skills, concepts of learning, planning and development of lesson plans, instructional materials and delivery methods, testing and evaluations, records and reports, and demonstration of instructional abilities. Fire Instructor I State Certificate is available. Clock Hours: 45 (LEC)
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3.00 Credits
PREREQUISITE: FST-102; Min. grade C-. Firefighting strategy and tactics, methods of fire attack, fire behavior, building construction, and pre-fire planning. Prev. Course Codes: (FSC-175) (FSC-045) (FSC-132) (FSC-117) Clock Hours: 45 (LEC)
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3.00 Credits
PREREQUISITE: MAT-107; Min. grade C-. Covers hydraulic calculations that are necessary in water delivery and supply for fire suppression, hydraulic laws and formulas as applied to fire protection requirements, and fire apparatus UL requirements. Prev. Course Codes: (FSC-220) (FSC-065) (FSC-213) (FSC-214) Clock Hours: 45 (LEC)
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3.00 Credits
PREREQUISITE: FST-102 ; Min. grade C-. This course provides familiarization and interpretation of national, state and local codes, ordinances and laws which influence the field of fire prevention. Students will study, review, and refer to fire and life safety codes throughout the course. Prev. Course Codes: (FSC-245) (FSC-070) (FSC-216) (FSC-112) Clock Hours: 45 (LEC)
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3.00 Credits
PREREQUISITE: FST-102; Min. grade C-. This course introduces the student to the proper method(s) of conducting basic fire investigation, determining area and point of origin, cause and methods of fire spread, recognition and preservation of evidence, arson law, Constitutional law, interviewing, court procedures, and testimony. Prev. Course Codes: (FSC-235) (FSC-055) (FSC-210) (FSC-225) Clock Hours: 45 (LEC)
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3.00 Credits
PREREQUISITE: ENG-121, FST-102; Min. grade C-. Covers fire department organization, management philosophies, leadership traits, time management, group dynamics, communications, motivation counseling, conflict resolution, and employee discipline. Meets components of Fire Officer I State Certificate. Prev. Course Codes: (FSC-160) (FSC-040) (FSC-126) (FSC-113) Clock Hours: 45 (LEC)
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3.00 Credits
PREREQUISITE: FST-107; Min. grade C-. Focues on techniques associated with hazardous materials mitigation, the use of monitoring devices, components of a mitigation team, and command and control of hazardous materials incidents. Clock Hours: 45 (LEC)
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