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3.00 Credits
Includes a review of basic chemistry, storage and handling of hazardous materials, laws, standards and fire fighting practices within extreme fire hazard areas. Demonstrations illustrate and supplement the class work. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: FST 101 and CHE 105 or CHE 111 or permission of instructor or program coordinator
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of Hazardous Materials I. This course provides guidance on how to inspect property for possible accidents involving hazardous materials and how to plan for the prevention of such accidents. Students study the storage and transporting of hazardous materials as well as related protective systems and inspection procedures. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: FST 109
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of building construction and design with an emphasis on fire protection concerns. The course reviews statutory and suggested local, state, and national guidelines. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: Placement beyond or satisfactory completion of COL 090 and ENG 090
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3.00 Credits
A study in incompressible fluids including fluid properties, principles of fluid status, fluid flow system principles, pipe friction and heat loss, flow measurements, pumps, and other hydraulic devices and machinery. Students study the applications of fire protection systems such as sprinklers, standpipes, hoses, nozzles, pumpers, and water supply systems. Demonstrations illustrate and supplement the principles developed in the class. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: Placement beyond or satisfactory completion of COL 090, ENG 090, and MAT 105 (095)
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4.00 Credits
An overview of the organization and function of fire prevention within the fire service. In addition, students study existing fire and building codes and ordinances and their role in providing for the public safety. Students examine the code development and adoption process, code administration, and major code producing organizations. Students become familiar with national standards, especially those contained within the National Fire Protection Association's Life Safety Code, its referenced standards, and the Building Officials & Code Administration Building Code. Students also study Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 148, and Code of Massachusetts Regulation 527, and local ordinances. NOTE: Graduation credit can be earned for FST 125 or FST 207 but not both. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: COL 090 and ENG 090, or satisfactory placement test scores
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3.00 Credits
The study of command and control activities at emergencies together with techniques of fire suppression. Topics include pre-incident planning, command organization, incident sizeup, and strategic and tactical planning. This course stresses the integration of local, regional, and national emergency management systems. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: FST 101 or permission of instructor or program coordinator
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3.00 Credits
Reviews automatic and manual detection and extinguishing systems, including sprinkler and standpipe systems, inert gases, foam and dry chemicals, temperature and smoke responsive devices, and alarm and signaling systems. Demonstrations illustrate and supplement the class work. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: Placement beyond or satisfactory completion of COL 090 and ENG 090
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment I for people interested in advanced fire control systems. The course places particular emphasis on sprinkler systems, and covers Halogen agents. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: FST 201
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to overall firefighting strategy considerations. Students learn to formulate tactical objectives and methods based upon contemporary knowledge of building construction, modern technology such as automatic nozzles and thermal imaging, and current firefighting techniques. Students learn to assess and develop tactics to manage target hazards and special situations such as hazardous materials and incidences of terrorism. Students learn procedures from pre-fire planning activities through post-incident critique. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: FST 101 and FST 111 or permission of the instructor or program coordinator. Recomm: FST 201 or some experience with protection systems.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the history, development and philosophy of fire investigation and detection. This course includes inspection techniques, gathering evidence and development of technical reports, fundamentals of arson investigation, processing of criminal evidence and criminal procedures related to various state and local statutes. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: FST 101 or permission of instructor or program coordinator
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