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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the responsibility of the firefighter, the investigator, and the department in fire scene investigations. Includes fire cause and loss, collection and preservation of evidence and determination of fire origin, with emphasis on the application of various scientific aids that assist in investigations.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the responsibility of the firefighter, the investigator, and the department in fire scene investigations. Fire cause and loss, collection and preservation of evidence and determination of fire origin will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on the application of various scientific aids that assist in investigations. Hands on labs with property and vehicle investigations will be included. On completion of this course the student is eligible to take the national testing certification for Fire Investigator I.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the function of the fire inspector and organization of the fire prevention unit. Emphasizes the identification of the various codes and regulations utilized by the inspector, with special attention given to the Indiana Fire Code and IFSTA Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement. Includes the legal authority governing fire prevention, applications of the fire code, and management's principles as applied to a bureau.
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3.00 Credits
This course consists of specifications for firefighting apparatus, equipment, protective clothing, facilities and other sources of materials necessary to a fire department. The student will have a better understanding of NFPA Standards 1500 and 1901.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to be an entry level training program coupled with Fire Fighter II. Primary goal is to introduce the student to the fire service, terminology, history and basic firefighting skills needed to complete and pass the requirements as designed by the Department of Homeland Security for Basic, Mandatory and Fire Fighter I.
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3.00 Credits
This is a companion course to Fire Fighter I and expands upon the principles and techniques of fire fighting. Students will study fire protection systems, firefighter safety and survival. This course will also cover what fire is, the chemical hazards of combustion and related by-products of fire. Fire department organization, administration, operations, and basic strategies and tactics will be covered.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a general introduction into fire alarm monitoring devices and extinguishing systems. A strong base for application to either fire protection or a commercial application can be developed. Technical areas to be covered will be: fire extinguishing agents, portable fire extinguishers, carbon dioxide systems, dry chemical systems, halogenated systems/foam systems, explosive suppression systems, thermal/smoke/flame detection systems, and building monitoring systems. Standpipe and sprinkler systems will be covered in detail.
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3.00 Credits
This course studies the principles and functions of administrative and management personnel in the fire service. Topics discussed include: departmental organization, administrative and management procedures, personnel selection, line and staff functions, communications, the fire company unit, public relations, and current problems in administration.
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3.00 Credits
A study of compressible fluids including: fluid properties, principles of fluid statics, flow system principles, pipe friction and head loss, flow measurements, pumps, and other appliances and hydraulic devices. Applications are related to fire protection systems, water supply systems and foam systems.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the hazards associated with aircraft firefighting. Emphasis will be placed on lecture and practical use of airport firefighting equipment, extinguishing agents, strategy and tactics, rescue methods, and aircraft design and construction.
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