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2.00 Credits
Designed to assist both structural and wildland firefighters who will be making tactical decisions when confronting wildland fire that threatens life, property and improvements in the wildland/urban interface. Instructional units include interface awareness, size-up, initial strategy and incident action plan, structure triage, structure protection tactics, incident action plan assessment and update, follow up and public relations, and firefighter safety in the interface. This course is based on a National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) course. Prerequisites: FIRE F151 and FIRE F153. NWCG courses include: S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface. Offered Fall Odd-numbered Years
Prerequisite:
FIRE F151 UF C- AND FIRE F153 UF C-
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2.00 Credits
Overview of the support and service branches of the logistics function within the incident command system. Emphasis on entry-level positions of ordering manager, receiving and distribution manager, base camp manager, equipment manager, incident communications manager, security manager and radio operator. This course is based on a number of individual National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) job aids. NWCG courses include: J-252 Ordering Manager; J-253 Receiving and Distribution Manager; J-254 Base/Camp Manager; J-255 Equipment Manager; J-257 Incident Communications Manager; J-259 Security Manager; J-158 Radio Operator. Offered Fall Even-numbered Years
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2.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the skills to perform as a dispatch recorder. Topics include the structure of the expanded dispatch organization, description of resource ordering processes, and the importance of effective communication skills and working relationships. Additionally, the course provides a solid foundation on the use of Resource Ordering Statusing System (ROSS), addressing the functions and capabilities of ROSS that will be used by most dispatchers. This is an interactive course that combines lecture and hands on practice in the application. This course is based on National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) courses: D-110 Expanded Dispatch Recorder; ROSS Dispatch -- Basic. Offered Spring Odd-numbered Years
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2.00 Credits
An overview of the Incident Command System principles and planning processes, organizational relationships with other functions, use of planning matrix board, resource management, documentation, demobilization, use of technical specialist and components of an incident action plan. This course is based on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) courses: I-200 Basic ICS: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; I-300 Intermediate ICS: ICS for Supervisors. Prerequisites: FIRE F151. Offered Fall Odd-numbered Years
Prerequisite:
FIRE F151 UF C-
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2.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to serve as an entry-level public information officer (PIOF) on an incident or event. The course covers establishing and maintaining an incident information operation, communicating with internal and external audiences, working with the news media, handling special situations, and long term planning and strategy. This course is based on National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) courses: S-203 Introduction to Incident Information. Prerequisites: FIRE F151. Offered As Demand Warrants
Prerequisite:
FIRE F151 UF C-
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1.00 Credits
This course introduces the roles and responsibilities of a firing boss (FIRB), common firing devices, and general firing operations and techniques. The course provides students with important information concerning general tasks required to be successful. This course is based on a National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) course: S-234: Ignition Operations. Prerequisites: FIRE F155. Offered Spring Even-numbered Years
Prerequisite:
FIRE F155 UF C-
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3.00 Credits
Provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and their application to analyze and solve water supply problems. Prerequisites: DEVM F055 or placement into DEVM F105; FIRE F101. Offered Spring
Prerequisite:
AX1 030 OR AX2 030 OR AX3 030 OR AX4 030 OR AX5 030 OR DEVM F060 UF C- OR DEVM F055 UF C- OR DEVM F105 UF C- OR MATH F1X UF C- OR MATH F103X UF C- OR MATH F113X UF C- OR MATH F131X UF C- OR MATH F107X UF C- OR MATH F151X UF C- OR MATH F161X UF C- OR MATH F122X UF C-
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3.00 Credits
Basic fire chemistry relating to most categories of hazardous materials including problems of recognition, reactivity and health risks encountered by fire fighters. Prerequisites: Satisfactory demonstration of basic chemistry knowledge (pretest). Offered Fall
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3.00 Credits
The components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. Focuses on fire fighter safety. Includes elements of construction and design of structures shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations and operating emergencies. Prerequisites: FIRE F101 or employment or experience in related field, such as fire protection, insurance, construction architecture, or engineering. Offered Spring
Prerequisite:
FIRE F101 UF C-
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3.00 Credits
Advanced information for protection and safety of personnel engaged in response and field cleanup of hazardous materials and substances at the hazardous materials technician level (EPA course #165.15). Offered As Demand Warrants
Prerequisite:
FIRE F205 UF C-
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