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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None This course covers fire protection law. Topics include torts, legal terms, contracts, liability, review of case histories, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss laws, codes, and ordinances as they relate to fire protection.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): FIP 160A This course covers the methods and means of electrical installations and uses as related to fire. Topics include basic electrical theories, wiring methods, electrical components and circuitry, and an introduction to the National Electrical Code. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of electricity, including its uses, characteristics, and hazards. Hours Per Week Class Lab Credit
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None This course covers public and private sector OSHA work site requirements. Emphasis is placed on accident prevention and reporting, personal safety, machine operation, and hazardous material handling. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret specific OSHA regulations and write workplace policies designed to achieve compliance.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None This course provides preparation for command of initial incident operations involving emergencies within both the public and private sector. Topics include incident management, fire-ground tactics and strategies, incident safety, and command/control of emergency operations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the initial incident system related to operations involving various emergencies in fire/non-fire situations, meeting NFPA 1021.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): FIP 220 Corequisite(s): None This course covers command-level operations for multi-company/agency operations involving fire and non-fire emergencies. Topics include advanced ICS, advanced incident analysis, command-level fire operations, and control of both man made and natural major disasters. Upon completion, students should be able to describe proper and accepted systems for the mitigation of emergencies at the level of overall scene command.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None This course covers the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to train others in fire service operations. Topics include planning, presenting, and evaluating lesson plans, learning styles, use of media, communication, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to meet all requirements of NFPA 1041 and NFPA 1021. Hours Per Week Class Lab Credit
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): FIP 124 or FIP 132 or FIP 136 or FIP 152 or FIP 164 Corequisite(s): None This course covers the evaluation of hazardous materials. Topics include use of the periodic table, hydrocarbon derivatives, placards and labels, parameters of combustion, and spill and leak mitigation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the chemical behavior of hazardous materials.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): MAT 115 and FIP 124 or FIP 132 or FIP 136 or FIP 152 or FIP 164 Corequisite(s): None This course covers the flow of fluids through fire hoses, nozzles, appliances, pumps, standpipes, water mains, and other devices. Emphasis is placed on supply and delivery systems, fire flow testing, hydraulic calculations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to perform hydraulic calculations, conduct water availability tests, and demonstrate knowledge of water distribution systems.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): FIP 124 or FIP 132 or FIP 136 or FIP 152 or FIP 164 Corequisite(s): None This course covers supervisory skills and practices in the fire protection field. Topics include the supervisor's job, supervision skills, the changing work environment, managing change, organizing for results, discipline and grievances, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the effective fire service supervisor, meeting elements of NFPA 1021.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None This course covers the specification and purchase of fire apparatus. Emphasis is placed on NFPA standards for apparatus, recommended types of fire apparatus, purchase and bidding procedures, and the importance of specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to make internal decisions, write specifications, and make recommendations for the purchase of major capital equipment. Hours Per Week Class Lab Credit
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