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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Offered upon request The purpose of this course is to address the behavior and dangers of hazardous materials. Emphasis will be commonly encountered chemicals and factors which impact a responder's decisions at the scene.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Offered upon request Fireground operations covering basic formulas for determining fire pump discharge pressures, the laws of pressure and hydraulics associated with fire systems.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Offered upon request Introduction to skills necessary to assess, extricate, and care for victims in emergency situations. This course also includes an overview of fire servicebased rescue, rescue operations and incident management, and civilian versus firefighter rescue. Also includes an overview of technical rescues.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Offered upon request This course will familiarize the student with automotive apparatus (pumpers, aerial ladders, lift platforms, hose wagons, transports and utility vehicles), water towers, heavy auxiliary mechanical equipment and appliances, generators, compressors, rescue and forcible entry tools and cutting torches.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Offered upon request This course will teach the techniques for driving and handling fire vehicles. Includes safe operating procedures, defensive driving, apparatus inspection, training in emergency maneuvers, and the key components of the driving system.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Offered upon request Introduction to the principles of fire prevention. Includes authority, responsibility and organization of fire prevention, inspection procedures and reports, fire hazard recognition, building construction, and occupancy classifications. Also includes site access and means of egress, water-based fire protection and water supply systems, portable extinguishers, special agent, extinguishing systems, and fire detection and alarm systems, plans review, hazardous materials and flammable and combustible liquids, and storage, handling, and use of other hazardous materials.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Offered upon request The course offers the students the aspects of fitness for fire fighting. Students will learn how to develop strength, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility in a participatory learning environment. Course sessions will address aerobic and strength training, proper lifting, warm-up and flexibility techniques, training principles and elements of wellness. Proper handling of fire service equipment will be introduced.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Offered upon request In this course the student will learn the principles of fire protection systems. Includes portable and fixed fire extinguishing equipment, automatic sprinkler and deluge systems, rate of temperature rise and smoke detecting devices and alarm systems.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Offered upon request Basic principles of arson investigation. Includes an introduction to fire investigation, laws, fire causes, determining point of origin, evidence, fire setters, case investigation and preparation, and courtroom demeanor and testimony.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Offered upon request The course is presented through a series of lectures, field and sand table exercises. Includes the factors that affect wildland fire behavior, the start and spread of fires, how topography, slope and weather elements affect fire behavior and how to recognize dangerous situations on the fireline.
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