Provides an overview to fire protection, career opportunities in fire protection and related fields, philosophy and history of fire protection/service, fire loss analysis, organization and function of public and private fire protection services, fire departments as part of local government, laws and regulations affecting the fire service, fire service nomenclature, specific fire protection functions, basic fire chemistry and physics, introduction to fire protection systems, and introduction to fire strategy and tactics. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Usually offered in the fall semester)

Introduces the fundamentals of fire suppression. Explores fire behavior and basic physical and chemical laws of fire dynamics. Prepares student to understand the need for quick operational decisions made on the fire ground including emergency management. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and how they are controlled. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Usually offered in the fall semester)

Provides basic fire chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials, including problems of recognition, reactivity, and health encountered by firefighters. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Usually offered in the spring semester)

Provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation, and fire and life-safety education. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Usually offered in the spring semester)

Introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Includes risk evaluation and control procedures for fire stations, training sites, emergency vehicles, and emergency situations involving fire, EMS, hazardous materials, and technical rescue. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to establish and manage a safety program in an emergency service organization. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Usually offered in the fall semester)

Emphasizes development of teaching methods and aids, including role-playing, small group discussion, and development of individual learning methods and materials. Requires students to develop lesson plans and make presentations on appropriate topics. (Based on current requirements of NFPA 1041, Standards for Fire Instructor Professional Qualifications, and prepares student for certification as Fire Instructor I.) Lecture 3 hours per week.

Provides students who have completed NFPA 1041 certification as Fire Instructor I with additional instruction on the development of teaching methods and presentations. FST 136 and NFPA certification as Fire Instructor I will be considered the equivalent of FST 135. Completion of this course will qualify students for NFPA 1403 certification. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Presents a basic course to help individuals develop the skills needed to supervise and direct personnel and manage resources at the company level, and is based on the current requirements of the NFPA 1021, Standards for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. Prepares the student for certification as Fire Officer I. Lecture 4 hours per week.

Provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Usually offered in the spring semester)

Introduces the Federal, State, and local laws that regulate emergency services, national standards influencing emergency services, standard of care, tort, liability, and a review of relevant court cases. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Usually offered in the spring semester)

FST 215 Fire Protection Systems (3 cr.)

Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Usually offered in the spring semester)

Provides the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. Focuses on firefighter safety. Covers the construction and design of structures and how they are key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Usually offered in the fall semester)

Provides the student with the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene interpretations, including recognizing and conducting origin and cause, preservation of evidence and documentation, scene security, motives of the firesetter, and types of fire causes. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Provides the student with advanced technical knowledge on rule of law, fire scene analysis, fire behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene documentation, case preparation, and testifying. Prerequisite: FST 230. Lecture 3 hours per week

Provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the fire ground. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Usually offered in the fall semester)

Introduces the student to the organization and management of a fire department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasizes fire service leadership from the perspective of the company officer. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Usually offered in the fall semester)

Presents a study of current urban fire problems with emphasis on solutions based upon current available technology. Includes master planning, as well as methods of identifying, analyzing, and measuring accompanying risk and loss possibilities. Prerequisite: FIR 240. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Usually offered in the spring semester)

Presents an intermediate-level course to help individuals further develop the skills needed to supervise and direct personnel, manage resources at the company level, and is based on the current requirements of the NFPA 1021, Standards for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. Prepares student for certification as Fire Officer II. Prerequisite: FST 140 or Certification as Fire Officer I. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Presents the material and testing required for certification as a Fire Officer III under the national Standards for NFPA 1021, Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. Provides instruction for those serving in or preparing for middle and upper ranks of large fire departments.  Includes community awareness and public relations, human resource development, budget information management, public education, emergency service delivery, and firefighter safety. Prerequisite: FST 250 or certification as Fire Officer II. Lecture 4 hours per week.

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