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8.00 Credits
This is a study of fire inspection techniques and practices, public transportation, and fire cause determination. Topics include fire protection systems, wild land fire, and pre-incident planning. It is preparation for certification as a basic firefighter. Forty-eight hours lecture hours. Sixteen hours of skills development. Firefighter Training Academy. Prerequisite: Reading level 6. Co-requisite: FIRS 1301, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1329, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1423, FIRS 1433, and PHED 1119. (3:3-1)
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the study of basic principles and skill development in handling fire service hose and ladders. Topics include the distribution system of water supply; basic building construction; and emergency service communication, procedures, and equipment. Thirty-two lecture hours. Sixty-two hours of skills development. Firefighter Training Academy. Prerequisite: Reading level 6. Corequisites: FIRS 1301, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1329, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1423, FIRS 1433, and PHED 1119. (4:2-5)
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8.00 Credits
This study of ropes and knots, rescue procedures and techniques, and hazardous materials is preparation for certification as a basic firefighter. Forty-eight hours lecture hours. Forty-eight hours of skills development. Firefighter Training Academy. Prerequisite: Reading level 6. Co-requisite: FIRS 1301, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1329, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1423, FIRS 1433, and PHED 1119. (4:3-3)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides in-depth study and practice of simulated emergency operation and hands-on live fire training exercises, incident command procedures, and combined operations using proper extinguishing methods. Emphasis on safety. Thirty-two lecture hours. Sixtytwo hours of skills development. Firefighter Training Academy. Prerequisite: Reading level 6. Co-requisite: FIRS 1301, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1329, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1423, FIRS 1433, and PHED 1119. (4:2-5)
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3.00 Credits
This in-depth study of basic fire and arson investigation practices, emphasizes fire behavior principles related to fire cause and origin determination. Forty-eight lecture hours. Sixteen hours of skills development. (3:3-1)
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This is an introduction to the organization and management of a fire department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis on fire service leadership from the perspective of the company officer. Fortyeight lecture hours. (3:3-0)
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3.00 Credits
In this study of the chemical characteristics and behavior of various materials, topics include storage, transportation, handling hazardous emergency situations, and the most effective methods of hazard mitigation. This course is equivalent to hazardous materials operations level training. Forty-eight lecture hours. Sixteen hours of skills development. (3:3-1)
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
In this study of firefighter occupational safety and health in emergency and nonemergency situations, students identify and describe components of a firefighter safety and health program; explain safety practices and procedures related to emergency and non-emergency operations; and outline the components of a firefighter wellness program. Forty-eight lecture hours. (3:3-0)
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
(Formerly FIRT 1329) This is an exploration of building construction and design related to fire spread suppression in various structures. It examines potential hazards resulting from construction practices and materials. Students identify types of building construction; recognize hazards associated with construction practices; identify fire resistive levels of building materials; and recognize signs of potential structural collapse. Forty-eight lecture hours. (3:3-0)
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This is a study of fire detection, alarm, and extinguishing systems. Forty-eight lecture hours. (3:3-0)
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