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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
FIRE 151 is a study of important building construction and fire safety codes, with emphasis on fire prevention and enforcement.
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4.00 Credits
This course presents an introduction to hydraulic theory. Drafting of water, velocity and discharge, friction loss, engine and nozzle pressure, fire streams, and pressure loses in flowing hydrants are all discussed. Students receive practice in the application of hydraulic principles. Flow and pump testing, as well as the study of water distribution, are covered.
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4.00 Credits
This course offers an introduction to present and past practices involved in building construction. It deals with important standard elements of buildings, the hidden dangers of old and new buildings, what influences structural stability of walls in fires, and how to look for and judge structural dangers. The relationships between construction materials and fire damage to a building are also presented. This course is tailored for the person seeking to begin a career in firefighting, rather than the experienced firefighter.
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3.00 Credits
This course presents an introduction to laws, civil and criminal actions, and the judicial system. Topics such as municipal liability for acts of public safety administration and their members, pensions, salary and compensation, and termination are covered, as are the initiation, operation, liability and legal aspects of mutual aid, primary response contracts, and private contracts. Also noted is the duty owed by the public to members of public safety services
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to present and past practices of building construction as it relates to firefighting. Discusses the various hazards of building collapse and how to recognize warning signs of impending disaster. Looks at building construction from the Company Officer and Incident Commander’s perspective.
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4.00 Credits
FIRE 202 is a study of the properties and behavior of various hazardous chemicals in our environment. It presents an overview of the physical and chemical characteristics of toxic, flammable, and reactive substances in the forms of solids, liquids, and gases, combined with practical application of methods for responding to emergencies involving such materials. Emphasis will be placed upon safe approach to incident scenes, positive identification of materials, and accurate analysis of the dangers presented by hazardous materials. Simulation and tabletop emergency exercises will be utilized throughout the course.
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2.00 Credits
FIRE 204 covers the history of fire insurance and the principles and practices of inspections by the Insurance Services Office. Course details the rating system as used by I.S.O. to determine premium rates and presents an extensive study of methods used by I.S.O. to classify public protection and individual property fire suppression.
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3.00 Credits
FIRE 205 introduces supervisory techniques as applied to public service personnel. Course covers the need for job descriptions and job procedures, reports, oral and written directions, work evaluation, meetings, discipline, and conference leaders. Also presents effective methods for teaching and motivating personnel.
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3.00 Credits
FIRE 206 looks at the contemporary fire protection agency, its functions, structure, and operational techniques. Course covers the principles of organization, staffing, budgeting, controlling, coordinating, planning, and research in fire protection. Also suggests ways to develop and maintain liaison/cooperation between fire and police departments.
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3.00 Credits
This course studies the psychology of relations between public service employees and the general population. It presents the policies and practices of community relations as they apply to public service agencies. Current national and local community problems are explored.
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