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Course Criteria
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 hours Study of local building and fire prevention codes. Emphasis on fire prevention inspections, practices, and procedures. Students will identify and apply provisions of local building and fire prevention codes to fire prevention inspections and describe fire inspection practices and procedures including hazard recognition and correction. (SCANS 7, 8, 9, 10) Prerequisite: None.
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3.00 Credits
(3-0) 3 hours Introduction to the organization and management of a fi re department and the relationship of government agencies to the fi re service. Emphasis on fi re service leadership from the perspective of the company offi cer. The student will explain the intra-organizational cooperation needed for a fi re department to function properly; describe fundamental management and organizational principles; and demonstrate leadership and management skills at the company grade level. (SCANS 6, 7, 9, 10) Prerequisite: None.
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2.00 Credits
3 hours Study of water distribution systems and fi re stream development as related to fi re protection and suppression. Students will describe basic principles of hydraulics including principles of fl uids and fl uid dynamics; identify and describe components of a water distribution system; determine fi re fl ows for various types of occupancies; recognize and explain various types of fi re pumps and pump operational procedures; calculate pump pressure for various types of hose lays; and describe various types of nozzles and the application of each type. Lab fee required. (SCANS 3, 6, 8) Prerequisite: None.
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3.00 Credits
(3-0) 3 hours 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. Students will recognize hazardous materials in various shipping and storage containers; explain chemical characteristics and how they may react under certain conditions; and describe the most effective methods of hazard mitigation. (SCANS 6, 8, 9) Prerequisite: None.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 hours Study of fi refi ghter occupational safety and health in emergency and non-emergency situations. Students will identify and describe components of a fi refi ghter safety and health program; explain safety practices and procedures related to emergency and non-emergency operations; and outline the components of a fi refi ghter wellness program. (SCANS 6, 7, 8, 9, 11) Prerequisite: None.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 hours Examination of building codes and requirements, construction types, and building materials. Topics include walls, fl oorings, foundations, and various roof types and the associated dangers of each. The student will explain model building codes; discuss National Fire Protection Association 101 (NFPA 101); and compare and contrast construction types. (SCANS 6, 8, 9) Prerequisite: None.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
3 hours Analysis of the nature of fi re problems and selection of initial strategies and tactics including an in-depth study of effi cient and effective use of manpower and equipment to mitigate the emergency. Students will recognize potential scenarios in various fi re situations; select and implement strategies and tactics; and describe components of an incident management system. Lab fee required. (SCANS 4, 7, 8, 9) Prerequisite: None.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 hours Study of the rights, duties, liability concerns, and responsibilities of public fi re protection agencies while performing assigned duties. Students will summarize basic criminal and civil law; discuss relevant tort law; and describe state and federal legal systems. (SCANS 6, 7, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisite: None.
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3.00 Credits
(3-0) 3 hours Continuation of Firefi ghting Strategies and Tactics I. Emphasis on use of incident command in large scale command problems and other specialized fi re problems. Students will explain and implement incident command; diagram a fi re attack on a high rise building; and develop strategies to mitigate various specifi c emergencies. (SCANS 6, 7, 8, 9) Prerequisite: FIRT 1331 or consent of department chair.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
(1-20) 3 hours Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (SCANS 5, 7, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.
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