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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3 hours credit. Prerequisite: FS 100 with a C or better or be currently enrolled in FS 100. This course will enable the student to conduct a fire inspection utilizing the 2003 International Fire Code. The emphasis will be on fire inspection requirements for occupancy types ranging from privately owned and operated properties to places of public assembly. The student will address current topics and requirements for hazardous materials storage, flammable liquid storage, emergency exiting, general fire and life safety enabling him/her to identify fire code violations and effectively take corrective actions in the abatement of violations. The importance of fire code enforcement, as it pertains to fire and life safety as well as property preservation, will be addressed.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours credit. Prerequisite: FS 100 with a C or better or be currently enrolled in FS 100. This course will enable the student to recognize various building configurations and the specific hazards associated with them. The student will develop an understanding of the concepts of fire-resistance and how fire affects structural members in an uncontrolled environment. The student will develop an understanding of how different building configurations and construction materials can influence fire suppression tactics.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours credit. Prerequisite: FS 100 with a C or better or currently enrolled in FS 100. This course will enable the student to understand the functions of the fire department organization, inspection, public cooperation, and images. The student also will be able to recognize fire hazards and develop and implement a systematic and deliberate inspection program, and survey local, state, and national codes pertaining to fire prevention and related technology.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours credit. Prerequisite: FS 100 with a C or better or be currently enrolled in FS 100. This course will enable the student to identify and perform rescue procedures required by emergency personnel with particular emphasis on applying current hardware and procedural developments to the area of emergency rescue. The student will research the specific hazards associated with the natural and man-made disasters that are the results of our modern, technical society.
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1.00 Credits
1 hour credit. Prerequisite: FS 100 and FS 140 with a C or better. This course will enable the student to recognize conditions requiring rope rescue by meeting National Fire Protection Association's Standard 1670, pertaining to rope rescue. The student will also be capable of hazard recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to operate at a rope rescue incident.
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1.00 Credits
1 hour credit. Prerequisites: FS 100, FS 140, and FS 141 with a C or better. This course will enable the student to recognize conditions requiring rope rescue by meeting National Fire Protection Association's Standard 1670, pertaining to rope rescue. The student will also be capable of hazard recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to operate at a rope rescue incident.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours credit. Prerequisite: FS 100 with a C or better or currently enrolled in FS 100. A study of the mechanical and procedural systems of fire protection including exposure to the fire hydrant operating design criteria which includes location concept, the basic configuration and design of standpipes, combustible vapor, automatic sprinkler systems, flame arrestors, flame failure controls for oil and gas fire equipment, explosion venting and pressure relief devices, automatic fire resistant door and shutter design, and operational concepts.
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1.00 Credits
1 hour credit. Prerequisite: FS 100 and FS 140 with a C or better. This course will enable the student to recognize conditions requiring a surface water rescue by meeting National Fire Protection Association's Standard 1670, pertaining to Surface Water Rescue. The student will also be capable of hazard recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to operate at a surface water rescue incident.
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1.00 Credits
1 hour credit. Prerequisites: FS 140 and FS 200 with a C or better. This course will enable the student to recognize conditions requiring vehicle or machinery rescues. This course is designed to meet National Fire Protection Association's Standard1670, pertaining to vehicle and machinery rescues. The student will also be capable of hazard recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to operate at a vehicle or machinery rescue incident.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours credit. Prerequisite: FS 100 with a C or better or currently enrolled in FS 100. This course will enable the student to have a good understanding of arson and incendiarism, legal aspects of arson, and methods of setting incendiary fires. This course will also enable the student to have a knowledge of the various causes of fire, techniques for recognizing and preserving evidence, and means for interviewing and detaining witnesses. Procedures utilized in handling juveniles, court procedures, and the giving of court testimony are also covered.
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