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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: None The course covers relationship between flow and pressure and mathematical hydraulic formulas as they pertain to fire apparatus devices. Course includes pump theory, pump rating, and pressure and vacuum gauges.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: None This course is a comprehensive study of fire apparatus, its history and design; and procedures used for testing apparatus for purposes of rating. The course also includes the various classifications of fire apparatus, as well as the current configurations of foreground pumps and their maintenance. Driving and pumping techniques are also stressed.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: None This course is a study of fire inspection practices. Topics covered include Fire Prevention Bureau activities, hazards, fire behavior, fire causes, types of construction including structural features, flame spread, occupancy and fireload, inspection techniques, and conducting inspections.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: None This course covers building and fire safety codes relevant to the professional Fire Inspector exam. Students will become accomplished in the use of approved codes and standards.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: None A study of private fire protection and detection systems such as sprinkler and standpipe systems, chemical extinguishing systems, detection systems, and various warning devices. Each system is discussed as to its need, construction, preventive maintenance, and individual uses.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: None Principles, procedures, and techniques of teaching with emphasis on principles of learning, development of training, outlines, methods of instruction, use of visual aids, and testing procedures. The course emphasizes techniques and communication of ideas and strengthening retention of skills obtained by the fire protection student in the learning process.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: None This course includes: a review of fire behavior and its physical phenomena; a study of firefighting tactics, plus determining manpower and apparatus needs; methods of attack and foreground coordination; engine and ladder company operations; and safety for the firefighter. Practical problems will include situation scenarios.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: None This course covers the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. Topics include identifying hazards from assault by fire and gravity, how building construction can influence fire spread, fire confinement or structural collapse, and many other life safety issues.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: None The course is designed to assist the student in choosing appropriate measures for handling hazardous materials. A basic knowledge of chemical composition, as well as a study of principles involved in the recognition of materials that are hazardous because of combustibility, toxicity, reactivity, or other properties will be included.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: None The course includes various modes of transportation and storage of hazardous materials. It also identifies specif ic and unique problems emergency personnel face with moving and storing of the materials.
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