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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. Prerequisite: FRE*H101 or permission of instructor. FRE*H102 is a continuation of the skills taught in FRE*H101. Emphasis is placed on a more fluid style of communication at all skill levels.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. This introductory course reviews the nature and extent of the fire problem in the U.S., the characteristics and behavior of fire, the state, regional, national and international organizations having responsibility for fire control and suppression, extinguishing agents, fire protection equipment and other basic aspects of fire protection technology. Three class hours weekly.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. Corequisite: FTA*H112. The study of major types of building construction and their related problems under fire conditions; fire resistance and flame spread ratings; fire walls and partitions; protection of openings; and fire test methods. Three class hours weekly.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. Corequisite: FTA*H112. History and philosophy of fire prevention, organization for fire prevention and inspection, training inspectors, methods of inspection, reports and record keeping, fire prevention education, public relations in inspection work, coordination with government agencies, and code administration. Three class hours weekly.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. This course is a directed study and service opportunity for those in a Tech- Prep program. It is designed to allow the participant to develop an awareness of the fire service and provide a service opportunity benefiting both the student and the community. To participate, a student, at a minimum, must be part of a Junior/Cadet/Apprenticeship/Probationary program sponsored by a fire, rescue, emergency medical service or fire marshal's office. To obtain college credit for this program, the student must participate in the Tech-Prep program as prescribed for his/her high school. Credit for this course will not be granted separately. The student will be assigned a mentor from his/her sponsor and the Fire Technology and Administration program of Naugatuck Valley Community College. The student will be required to complete a project designed by the Department and agreeable to the mentor from Naugatuck Valley Community College. In addition, the student will be required to complete at least two assignments one of which will be in support of the major project. Prior to the start of the program the student will be assisted in developing his/her program and what specifically will be required to obtain credit.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. Corequisite: PHY*H121. Basic properties of incompressible fluids, static and velocity pressures, flow through orifices, Berneulli's Theorem, Venturi principle, flow of water in pipes, Reynolds number, Hazen-Williams formula, head calculations, water distribution systems, and pumping problems will be discussed. Other concepts taught will be use of Pitot tubes and other flow meters, measurement of pressure losses in various pipe and hose line configurations, pumping problems, and measurement of flow in water distribution systems. Three class hours weekly.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. This course studies fire and building codes as a means for providing reasonable public safety; the code development and adoption process; code administration; major code producing organizations; national standards with particular concentration on the Life Safety Code of the NFPA and its referenced standards. Three class hours weekly.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. Prerequisite: FTA*H112. Organization of municipal fire prevention and control services, analyzing needs, master planning, building the organization, distribution of a fire department's personnel requirements, hiring practices, training, records, work schedules, staff development, labor problems, physical equipment and facilities, and budget preparation will be discussed. Three class hours weekly.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. Prerequisite: FTA*H210. This course studies wet and dry-pipe automatic sprinklers, both commercial and residential; pre-action and deluge systems; water spray and foam systems; standpipes; carbon dioxide, dry chemical, and halon extinguishing and explosion suppression systems; use of appropriate NFPA Standards. Three class hours weekly.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. Prerequisite: FTA*H116. Corerequisite: CHE*H111. This course studies determination of points of origin and causes of fires, descriminating between fire of accidental and incendiary origin, managing operations at the fire scene, collecting and preserving evidence, recording information, and scientific aids to investigation. Three class hours weekly.
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