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8.00 Credits
Prerequisites: High school diploma/GED certificate and valid driver's license Pre-/corequisite: FST116 Fire Fighter I and II covers fire protection characteristics, behavior of fire, chemistry of fire, extinguishing agents, water supply, in-depth fire streams, auto extrication, and fire theory. Successful completion of this course and FST116, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, and subsequent passing of state exams connected with each course, will certify an individual to the NFPA 1001- 1997 Fire Fighter Professional Qualification Standards. This is a state certification course. (F,S)
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2.00 Credits
Corequisite: FST110 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations consists of an awareness section and an operations section. The awareness portion of this course educates and trains emergency responders in hazardous materials recognition and identification, in how to assess whether to intervene, and in the background of laws and regulations affecting the standard of care for hazardous materials emergency responders. The operations portion of this course is designed to enable emergency first responders to operate in a defensive mode, minimizing harm to people, property, and the environment while maintaining their own safety. Both portions are designed to provide first responders with the cognitive knowledge and handson skill required by OSHA 1910.120 (q), NFPA 472, and the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Guidelines for Public Sector Hazardous Materials Training. (F,S)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: FST110 Fire Suppression and Management is a survey of fire suppression organizations, water supply systems, fire apparatus, manpower and equipment utilization, fire defense and insurance rates, budgeting, and general fire management. (D)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: FST110 Building Construction includes an analysis of various methods of building construction, various types of construction materials, and basic principles of construction design. Also covered are the fire resistant features of materials, life safety methods of construction, and an introduction to fire codes and laws. (D)
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: FST110 Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy emphasizes utilization of manpower, equipment and apparatus, preplanning and fire ground decision-making, techniques of fire control in general, and an application of these techniques to fires. Also included are a survey of fire apparatus, extinguishing agents, ventilation, and the incident command system. (D)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: None Hazardous Materials I is a study of chemical characteristics and reactions related to storage, transportation, handling of hazardous materials, i.e., flammable liquids, combustible solids, oxidizing, and corrosive materials. Emphasis is placed on emergency situations and fire fighting control. (D)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: FST231 Hazardous Materials II is a study of hazards related to storage, handling, and transportation of explosives, poisons, corrosive materials, water-reactive materials, and radioactive substances. Emphasis is placed on fire fighting methods, as well as personal and public safety. (D)
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: FST110 Hydraulics and Equipment studies the application of the laws of mathematics and physics to properties of fluid states, force pressure, and flow velocities. Emphasis is placed on applying principles of hydraulics to fire fighting problems. (D)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: None Fire Protection Systems is an introduction to fire protection systems including standpipe and hose, automatic sprinkler, dry powder, CO2, foam, smoke detecting, and heat actuating systems. Emphasis is placed on the need for design, installation, and fire department inspection of the various types of systems. (D)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Authorization from fire district administrator Fire and Arson Investigation and Detection is for employed or volunteer fire fighters only and includes fundamental principles, theory, techniques, and procedures of arson investigation and detection. Preparation of reports, evidence, and interviews to prepare for actual court cases is covered. (D)
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