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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of the basic rules of fire fighting strategy, defining engine company responsibilities, defining ladder company functions, correlating mutual aid fires, and general fire problems. Studies the effective management fire suppression forces at various fire situations. Includes consideration of pre-fire planning, problem identification, and solution implementation. 3 hours lecture
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3.00 Credits
A study of the nature of public and private fire protection with an emphasis on analysis of systems of fire detection, fire alarm, fire communications, water distribution networks, fire service, hydraulics, and fire suppression. 3 hours lecture
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the principles of care, maintenance, and operation of fire apparatus and pumps. Includes pump construction and accessories, pumping techniques, power development, and transmission. Also includes driving, troubleshooting, and producing effective fire streams. 3 hours lecture
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the principles of personnel management through the use of effective leadership techniques. Topics include overview of the fire service as an organization and the officer's role in it; interpersonal communications; personality typing; skill development; leadership techniques; group dynamics; and principles of fire company management. 3 hours lecture Prerequisite: FS 101
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive study of the physical, chemical, and toxicological characteristics of hazardous materials. This course includes basic methods of recognition and identification based upon the chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials; basic safety procedures when utilizing specific types of protective clothing and equipment; basic tactical information relating to scene management. 3 hours lecture
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces basic construction principles and the special characteristics of wood and ordinary construction as they concern the fire service. Primary emphasis is on improving the fire officer's ability to ensure firefighter safety by recognizing common causes and indicators of failure and other hazards relating to building construction. Course material enables the fire officer to better predict the overall reaction of a building to fire conditions. 3 hours lecture
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth course that defines successful methods for conducting fire investigations. Specific topics include basic chemistry of fire, point of origin, fire cause (both accidental and incendiary), motivation of the firesetter, fire scene investigations, evidence collection, photography, follow-up investigation, and court testimony. 3 hours lecture
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3.00 Credits
This course is a concentrated study in the application of mathematics and physics to the properties of water as used in fire suppression operations. Classic hydraulics formulas are used to solve problems for flow velocity, nozzle reaction, friction loss, water distribution systems, fire flow testing, fire service pumps, and fire ground hose evolutions. 3 hours lecture Prerequisite: MA 101
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6.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the basic Emergency Medical Technician in accordance with the United States Department of Transportation curriculum and the New Jersey Department of Health guidelines. This course covers an introductory survey of emergency medical services including medical, legal/ethical aspects, role of the Emergency Medical Technician, patient assessment, care of wounds and fractures, airway maintenance, medical and environmental emergencies, patient transportation, emergency childbirth, and basic extrication. After completion of this course, the student will be eligible to take the National Registry Examination for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. 6 hours lecture and laboratory
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3.00 Credits
A review of the current problems affecting the fire service with particular emphasis on resource allocation, planning, and fiscal constraints. The Capstone Experience requires the student to author and present a scholarly research paper on a topic covered in this course. 3 hours lecture Prerequisite: A minimum of 40 credit hours must be successfully completed from the Fire Technology Program prior to enrolling in this course.
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