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Course Criteria
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Fire Service Employee/Volunteer or FSC 101 Introduces the common supervision and leadership theories and practices with emphasis on unique supervisory requirements created by the nature of fire department shift work and change from emergency to non-emergency situations. Topics include management styles and types, leading effectively, stress management, time management, group dynamics, communication, motivation, counseling, conflict resolution and total quality management principles.
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Fire Service Employee/Volunteer or FSC 101 Presents principles of applying fire department resources to mitigate a fire or related emergency. General topics include principles of fire fighting, size up, engine company operations, hose line selection and placement, water supply, standpipe and sprinkler operations, ladder company operations, forcible entry, ventilation and search and rescue. Specific fires reviewed will include private dwellings, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, high-rise structures, buildings under construction, structural collapse, flammable liquid and gas fires and waterfront fires. National Standards Met: NFPA 1021, Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 1992 edition 2-11. 1, 2-12. 1, 2-12. 2, 2-12. 3, 2-1 2. 4.
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Program admission Students will learn to analyze jobs and information, then prepare and present related training. Emphasis is placed on planning, organizing, presenting and testing, using methodologies appropriate to the subject. Topics include orientation to emergency services instruction, communication, planning and analysis, objectives, learning, assessment, methods of instruction, instructor materials, media, training related group dynamics, classroom management and the legal environment. Students will have numerous opportunities to apply what they learn.
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Fire Service Employee/Volunteer or FSC 101 Study of basic fundamentals of chemistry used in fire science, types of chemicals and processes; laws pertaining to use, storage and transportation of chemicals - specifically hazardous chemicals. Emphasis is placed on emergency service in combating, controlling and coordinating a hazardous materials incident. National Standards Met: NFPA 1021, Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 1992 edition 3-8. 3, 3-12. 2.
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Fire Service Employee/Volunteer or FSC 101 Emphasis is placed on the shared responsibility of all fire service personnel to prevent fires and fire losses. Topics include survey of fire prevention activities, conducting basic fire prevention inspections, life safety code, review of local and state laws regarding fire inspection and review of applicable codes and standards.
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Fire Service Employee/Volunteer or FSC 101 A proactive approach to fire service injury and loss prevention. Topics include a survey of fire deaths and injuries, physical fitness, training, station activities, emergency scene activities, post incident activities, accident/loss analysis, safety officers, employee assistance programs, protective clothing and equipment, insurance and a review of applicable laws and standards including NFPA 1500.
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Fire Service Employee/Volunteer or FSC 101 Presents an introduction to Fire Service Management. Management theories, responsibilities and concepts are discussed beginning from a historical perspective and leading to practical modern methods. Topics include organization management, planning for and evaluating community fire protection, program management, managing innovation, financial management, personnel management, training, emergency management, emergency medical systems, community relations, public fire safety education, alternative delivery systems, equipment and buildings and special operations and legal aspects of fire service management.
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Fire Service Employee/Volunteer or FSC 101 Begins with the history and theories of the use of water for fire extinguishment then moves to practical application of the principles of hydraulics in water systems and on the fire ground. Topics include water at rest and in motion, velocity and discharge, water distribution systems, fire service pumps, friction loss, engine and nozzle pressures, fire streams, stand pipe systems, automatic sprinkler systems, fire fighting foams and the clip board friction loss system.
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Fire Service Employee/Volunteer or FSC 101 A review of fire detection and protection systems including automatic sprinkler systems, portable fire extinguishers, restaurant/kitchen systems, special hazard systems, detection systems and control systems. The applicable laws, codes and standards will be introduced along with regulatory and support agencies.
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Fire Service Employee/Volunteer or FSC 101 Presents building construction features from the perspective of the fire service with emphasis placed on the use of building construction information to prevent and reduce fire fighter and civilian deaths and injuries. Topics include principles of construction, wood construction, ordinary construction, garden apartments, principles of fire resistance, steel construction, concrete construction, fire growth, smoke containment, high rise construction, trusses, automatic sprinklers, rack storage, buildings under construction and pre-fire planning.
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