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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course provides essential information regarding the history and concept of fire prevention. Discussion incorporates concepts that include, authority having jurisdiction, risk assessment, fire prevention, inspection procedures and reports, building construction, and associated occupancy classifications. Additionally it includes identification and correction of fire hazards, ingress and egress, fire protection and water supply systems, portable extinguishers, fire detection and alarm systems, plans review, hazardous materials that include the proper handling and use of flammable and combustible materials.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides essential introductory information as it relates to basic security fundamental principles and practices. Discussion provides operational awareness within the variety of challenges associated with the provision of adequate security measures. Subjects and topics covered will allow students to consider all aspects associated with basic security practices that involve prevention, response, risk assessment, insurance and liability, workplace violence and inappropriate activities of others associated with negative outcomes. Additional discussion includes recovery for actions and conditions associated with threats, acts of terror, disasters or catastrophes. Focus within the context of laws, regulations and interfacing with law enforcement will offer insight to the comprehensive topic of security.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides basic chemistry information relating to the various categories of hazardous materials as it relates to the emergency services. Information discussed includes problems of recognition, reactivity, along with health and safety concerns encountered by first responders.
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3.00 Credits
Basic fire fighting tactics, the strategy and equipment to be used in extinguishing different types of fires; how to use available manpower and equipment efficiently; techniques in predicting fire severity; when, where and how to ventilate a building.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides essential introductory information for first responders as it relates to applied technology and the emergency services. Discussion provides operational awareness within the context of emergency management. Subjects and topics covered will allow responders to utilize technologies to facilitate and enhance emergency response efficiency and effectiveness. Information technological strategies along with operational devices and systems will be discussed as solutions and tools to achieve successful outcomes for all emergency responders and managers.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides essential introductory information for emergency medical providers as it relates to risk management and emergency medical services. Discussion provides operational awareness of the inherent risks for emergency medical service providers within the various aspects of providing emergency medical service. Subjects and topics covered will allow responders to recognize risks while providing mitigating actions to reduce or eliminate exposure to hazards. Discussion of regulatory compliance will be offered to facilitate required compliance efforts as risk management concepts are explored within the context of comprehensive accident prevention and safety programs.
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3.00 Credits
Technical rope rescue, with extensive hands-on training; proficiency in the fundamental techniques used in technical rope rescue; search, rappelling, haul systems, and lowering systems. Students will be required to carry and maintain accident and health insurance and/or workman's compensation and sign a waiver of liability.
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3.00 Credits
The course will examine the techniques and operations of fiscal administration as it relates to the public sector with an emphasis on emergency services and public safety. Subject matter will include public funding, spending, budgeting, risk management, and grant writing. . Information and procedures will be introduced and practiced to allow students to complete a functioning budget, as well as develop future budget projections and funding scenarios. Offered fall semester only.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide an effective way to manage public information at an incident or event, regardless of the size and complexity of the situation or the number of entities involved. Emphasis is placed on understanding the perspective of media personnel arriving on the scene. Students will learn how to prepare for media arrival along with agency interface. Presentation skills that afford concise and accurate information distribution will be discussed and practiced. Offered spring semester only.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a collection of FEMA course that comprise IS 100: Introduction to Incident Command System; IS 200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS 300; IS 700 National Incident Management System an Introduction; and IS 800: National Response Framework an Introduction. Through an interrelated progression, the student will be exposed to the comprehensive approach of the National Incident Management System. Offered spring semester only.
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