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3.00 Credits
This course provides a foundation of theoretical and mathematical knowledge to understand the principles of fluids, the use of water in fire protection, and to apply hydraulic principles and formulas to analyze, plan, and solve water supply problems. Fire ground applications include, pump operations, hose lines, nozzle pressures and providing adequate water supply for fire suppression, tanker shuttles and large diameter hose. 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MAT 1210
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3.00 Credits
Students learn the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk evaluation and control procedures for fire stations, training sites, emergency vehicles, and emergency situations involving fire, EMS, hazardous materials, and technical rescue. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to establish and manage a safety program in an emergency service organization. 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: By permission
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the fire ground. Students will utilize case studies, analysis of actual fire ground scenarios, and critique various fire ground operational strategies. 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: None.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the fire ground. Students will utilize case studies, analysis of actual fire ground scenarios, and critique various fire ground operational strategies. 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: None.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides basic fire chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials including problems of recognition, reactivity, and health hazards encountered by firefighters. It also prepares students to determine an initial course of action for emergency responders and understand strategies, tactics, and resource management techniques for handling hazardous materials incidents. Upon successful completion of this course and supplemental field and classroom training, students will be Vermont certified at the Operations Level for Hazardous Materials. 3 hours of lecture, 2 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHE 1020.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, and water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. Classroom activities will provide students with the opportunity to use fire extinguishers, inspect wet/dry/residential sprinkler systems, and study various alarm notification systems. 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: None.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation, and fire and life-safety education in community schools. Students will prepare presentations, deliver safety education using the National Fire Protection Association; Risk Watch; Program, and study the effects of tragic fires, which led to new fire safety standards. 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: None.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a designed to provide the student with actual experience as a firefighter in a municipal fire station, or an internship experience in private industry involved with fire prevention, loss control, or risk management. In the residential program, the student will perform actual firefighter duties which include; station duties, fire safety instruction, fire suppression activities, responding to; alarms, fire calls, motor vehicle accidents, mutual aid, good intent calls, and special hazards incidents. Placement in the internship program either in private industry or fire related service, a student will participate in prevention or risk management activities under the supervision of a supervisor or manager. Prerequisite: Vermont Certification as a Firefighter I,
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of geography and the major geographic regions of the world. The course examines the ecological interactions between the physical and the human environment; following an introduction to the basic terms and concepts of geography, the course continues to explore each of ten regions of the globe. 3 hours of lecture week. (General Education: SS) Prerequisite: None.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to world civilizations: Ancient, Mediterranean, European, South Asian, East Asian, and African. Study includes origins of the time of global expansion of European civilizations. 3 hours of lecture per week. (General Education: SS). Prerequisites: None.
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