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3.00 Credits
DepartmentsThe course is designed to provide fire officers, and those who aspire to such positions, with a better understanding of supervisory, leadership, and effective management skills specific to the modern fire service. Topics include principles of management, management by objectives, decision making, as well as management of fireground operations. Prerequisite: FIR 11, FIR 13. Three class hours a week. 3 credits Fall, Spring; evening/Weekend only
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3.00 Credits
CommandThis course assists fire company officers and potential fire company officers and firefighters for supervisory functions of command, planning, organizing, staffing, directing and fire ground control leadership and command procedures. This course is intended to give the student an insight into being an effective fire company officer with emphasis on leadership qualifications and effective command procedures. 3 credits Fall, Spring; evening/Weekend only
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3.00 Credits
CodesThis course will enable firefighters to read blueprints and to apply provisions of the Building Code to the drawings. It will also assist firefighters in recognizing code applications related to fire protection on building plans for new construction and reconstruction of commercial, industrial and residential buildings. 3 credits Fall, Spring; Weekend only
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3.00 Credits
ConstructionThis course is designed to inform and instruct the student about the characteristics of building design in relation to the structural integrity of buildings and how that integrity is compromised during fires. It also will attempt to show how different natural and human-made forces work together to weaken a building, especially one that has been or is being remodeled. A discussion of the need and purpose of strong building codes and their corresponding enforcement will also be included. By use of case studies of major high rise fires, conclusions will be drawn that buildings designed and depicted as fire resistive are by their very nature not fire safe. Three class hours a week. 3 credits Fall, Spring; Weekend only
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HydraulicsHydraulic theory and principles in a classroom setting using formula calculations with reference to fireground rule of thumb application. Topics covered include: principles of water at rest; the theory of water in motion and under pressure; water distribution systems; pump testing and pump capacity; formulas to determine friction loss; and back pressure and forward pressure of water with relevance. Prerequisite: MTH 17 or MTH 11. Three class hours a week. 3 credits Fall, Spring; evening/Weekend only
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3.00 Credits
EquipmentThis course presents a study of all types of fire protection systems, including various types and uses of extinguishing systems, fire detection systems and fire alarm systems. Also included are discussions on codes and ordinances related to these systems. It provides the student with a working understanding of a complete fire protection concept and enables the student to make comparisons and decisions for the future. Prerequisite: FIR 11, FIR 55, FIR 61. Three class hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies3 credits Fall, Spring; evening/Weekend only
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4.00 Credits
IThis is the first part of a two-course sequence that enables the student to take the state of Massachusetts Emergency Medical Technicians Exam. Topics covered under this section include introduction to emergency care, medical/legal issues, basic life support CPR, infection control, anatomy and physiology, lifting and moving patients, airway management, and patient assessments. The class meets twice each week for 4 hours for half the semester. Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Fall, Spring; Weekend only
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4.00 Credits
IIThis is a continuation of FIR 70 covering the following topics: cardiac and respiratory emergencies, diabetic conditions, poisoning/overdoses/environmental emergencies, behavioral emergencies, allergies/anaphylactic shock, obstetrics, bleeding and shock issues, head and spine injuries, trauma skills, pediatric emergencies, and ambulance operations. The class meets twice each week for 4 hours for half the semester. Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Fall, Spring; Weekend only
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3.00 Credits
FrenchBeginning training in the four skills: reading, writing, speaking and aural comprehension. An introduction to Francophone culture is included. One hour of laboratory practice is required. Only for students with no language background or one to two years of High School French with a C average. Students with an A or B average are encouraged to enroll in the 02 level. Students with concerns about placement should consult the Language Department. Three class hours and one language laboratory hour per week. Instructional Support Fee applies3 credits Fall; Day Fall, Spring; evening/Weekend
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of training in the four basic skills: reading, writing, speaking and aural comprehension. Cultural and daily living topics are included. Students with concerns about placement should consult the Language department. Prerequisite: FRN 01 or two years of High School French with an A or B average. Three class hours and one lab hour per week. Instructional Support Fee applies3 credits Spring; Day Fall, Spring; evening/ Weekend
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