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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Study of fire protection and detection systems with a focus on the introduction of sprinkler system operation, maintenance, and inspection.Includes basic system designs including wet, dry, deluge, and pre-action; various sprinkler heads; system parts including connections and valves; and system operation including water supply.Maintenance and inspection of sprinkler systems and fire department support are discussedAdditional topics include occupancies requiring non-water type systems, examination of carbon dioxide systems, halogenated systems, wet/dry chemical systems, and standpipe systems along with the fire department standpipe systems.Additionally, the course explores fire extinguishers, fire detection and alarm systems. Prerequisite: FCA 111 or instructor permission.
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3.00 Credits
Overview of building construction engineering principles, fire and life safety concerns, hazardous materials/techniques, and related design factorsSignificant course time concentrates on the hazards of various methods, techniques, components, and materials found in building constructionSpecial attention to lightweight construction techniques as well as strategic and tactical considerations for contemporary building designutilization of building construction knowledge for pre-planning fire potential is emphasized. Prerequisite: FCA 115 or instructor permission.
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3.00 Credits
Addresses training in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of basic fire tactics at the responding officer levelPrinciple elements include pre-fire planning, size-up, fire simulation, fire behavior, organizational structures, tactics, strategy, resource requirements, and allocation of resources. Prerequisite: FCA 115 or instructor permission.
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3.00 Credits
Designed for the company officer, initial attack incident commander, and other firefighters that are confronted with a wildland/urban interface fire situation and will focus on strategy and tactical decisions than minimize property damageStudents will participate in a simulated fire incident, being required to evaluate the situation, order and deploy attack and support resources, and safely and effectively provide control of the situation. Prerequisite: FCA 111 or instructor permission.
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4.00 Credits
Study of the Fire Code as it applies to fire prevention inspections at the fire company levelIncludes the Fire Code's relationship to the Building Code and other recognized standards.Special attention is given to the establishment and maintenance of model codes, the inspection process, and developing an understanding of the administrative section of the uniform Fire Codes and the Building CodesDiscussion of public relations and alternate methods and materials give the course a realistic approach to field applications.Prerequisite: FCA 115 or instructor permission.
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2.00 Credits
Instruction on the skills and knowledge required to present public relations material and educational information from the fire service to the general public and other targeted groups on prevention, safety, and other fire related issuesIn addition to the educational component, the student gains insightsinto working with community agencies, understanding the legislative process, and securing funding and other resources.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the Fire Science student to leadership and influencing skills among emergency personnelIt will explain why effective leadership begins with personal insight and development, describe various leadership models, explore the value of trust in an organization, how to acquire personal influence, and how leaders create a work environment fostering leadership in othersIn addition, the students will discuss the decision-making process especially in a crisis. Prerequisite: FCA 115 or instructor permission.
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1.00 - 8.00 Credits
A career development and life planning course that specifically addresses the needs of displaced homemakers with instruction in basic workplace skills, career development, budget/finance, time/stress management, and improving self-esteemStudents focus on career goals as a basis for learning effective strategies to decrease barriers to employment success and self-sufficiencyThis course also provides a support group for students during a critical time of transition from the home to the workplaceThere are no class fees for eligible displaced homemakers.
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2.00 Credits
Observation and classroom experience for parents and infants birth to 12 monthsDevelopment of the infant and the changing family relationships are studiedParents attend course with their infant
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2.00 Credits
Observation and classroom experience for parents and infants birth to 12 monthsDevelopment of the infant and the changing family relationships are studiedParents attend course with their infant
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