Course Descriptions

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FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY

Note: Certain Fire Science courses fulfill specific elective program requirements only. Refer to the Associate of Applied Science Fire Science Technology program information in this catalog or contact the Fire Science program coordinator for more information.

FS5230/5231/5232 Company Drills, Part A, B, C
1.5 credits (1 lec, 1 lec-lab hr/wk)
This course allows students to gain an awareness of the various types of emergencies which they may encounter as career firefighters. Each scenario should stimulate the student to further develop needed skills to help prepare for potential incidents.
Prerequisites: FS5244, FS5245 and FS5246 with a “C” or better and instructor consent.

FS5236 Incident Safety Officer
1.5 credits (15 lec hrs/total)
This course provides officers with the skills and knowledge needed to function effectively as the ISO at emergencies. Students will develop critical decision making skills through the recognition of cues that affect personal safety.

FS5239 NFPA Instructor I
3 credits (33 lec hrs/total)
This course prepares the program participants for planning instruction, using a variety of instructional methods, teaching diverse learners, and evaluating course outcomes. This course meets the competency standards for Fire Service Instructor I certification.

FS5244 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter I, Part A: Entry Level Firefighter Training Program
3.5 credits (3 lec, 1.5 lab hrs/wk)
This course is designed to provide the beginning Fire Science student with the basic knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to be involved in fire suppression activities under the direct supervision of a skilled firefighter. This course meets the performance-based objectives established for Entry Level Firefighter.

FS5245 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Firefighter I, Part B
3 credits (2.5 lec, 1 lec-lab hrs/wk)
This course, along with NFPA Firefighter, Part A is designed to provide the beginning Fire Science student with the basic knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to be involved in fire suppression activities under the direct supervision of a skilled firefighter.

FS5249 NFPA Instructor II
3 credits (33 lec hrs/total)
An intensive instructional methodology program, this course prepares the program participant for planning and developing all aspects of course curriculum.
Prerequisite: FS5239.

FS5254 Introduction to Fire Protection
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course introduces the student to different aspects of the fire protection career field. It is primarily intended for the person who wishes to become a firefighter. This class is considered the foundation course for all of the Fire Science technology students.

FS5259 Fire Organization and Command
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course is designed to provide students with basic concepts of organizational structure and command sequences associated with emergency scene management.

FS5263 NFPA Pumper Operator
2.5 credits (22 lec, 18 lec-lab hrs/total)
This course meets the national standard for Vehicle Driver/Operator. The course is designed to educate firefighters who are responsible for operating fire apparatus with fire pumps.

FS5276 S-130/190 Wildland Firefighter Type II
3 credits (33 lec, 7 lab hrs/total)
Firefighters successfully completing this course will be qualified to suppress
wildland fires under close supervision. This training is required for all personnel prior to certification as a Firefighter (Type 2) under the national wildland qualification system.

FS5279 S-212 Wildfire Powersaws
1.5 credits (14 lec, 14 lab hrs/total)
This course is a “skill” course that is designed to instruct prospective chain saw operators in the Job Performance requirements (JPRs) of the wildfire power saw operator position.

FS5280 Cooperative Work Experience
1-3 credits (3-9 hrs/wk)
Maximum of 6 credits applicable toward degree. This course gives fire science degree students actual field experience and the opportunity to apply fire science concepts, theory, and training in field situations.
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.

FS5282 Fire Codes and Related Ordinances
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Provides students with basic knowledge of codes related to building construction, fire and life safety requirements. Also covered is an examination of possible fire conditions within construction of buildings, which can cause problems for firefighters.

FS5284 S-230 Crew Boss
2 credits (24 lec hrs/total)
This course will provide trainees with the skills/knowledge required to perform as a Crew Boss (Single Resource) on a wildland fire incident.

FS5289 Legal Aspects of the Fire Service
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Provides students with firefighters’ legal responsibilities regarding operating emergency vehicles and other fire protection activities. Course also examines firefighters’ rights, duties, liabilities, and participation in legal activities, including state fire marshal and OSHA laws related to fire protection.

FS996B Fire Prevention and Inspection
3 credits (30 lec, 12 lec-lab hrs/total)
This course is designed to provide students with basic knowledge of fire prevention principles and fire inspection techniques.

FS996E ARFF for Structural Firefighters
2 credits (22 lec, 2 lec-lab hrs/total)
This course provides students with basic knowledge of aircraft types and systems, airfield characteristics and aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) procedures. Special emphasis is placed on the role of structural fire fighters in the event of a downed aircraft within a fire district.

FS9060 Emergency Response to Terrorism: Operations
1 credit (16 lec hrs/total)
This course will provide the Public Safety Initial Responder with the information needed to make informed, controlled, and safe responses to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD).

FS9173 S-131, Advanced Firefighter Training
0.5 credits (8 lec hrs/total)
This course is suggested training for individuals who wish to become qualified in the first level supervision position of Advanced Firefighter/ Squad Boss (FFT1) in wildland fire management.

FS9175 Firefighter Safety
3 credits (30 lec, 12 lec-lab hrs/total)
This course is designed to explore numerous aspects of firefighter safety. Students will explore those safety hazards and possible mitigation techniques for ensuring their safety.

FS9320 Hazardous Materials Awareness
0.5 credit (9 lec hrs/total)
This course prepares students that could be the first on the scene of an emergency involving hazardous materials (HAZMAT). This course meets the training standard for competencies for the First Responder at the awareness level as outlined in national standards.

FS9321 Hazardous Materials Operations
1 credit (16 lec hrs/total)
At a HAZMAT incident, firefighters at the operations level respond in a defensive fashion to control the release from a safe distance and keep it from spreading.
This course meets the national training competencies for the HAZMAT First Responder at the Operations Level.
Prerequisite: FS9320 with a “C” or better.

FS9370 Rapid Intervention Teams-Fire
2 credits (15 lec, 17 lec-lab hrs/total)
This course will provide students with the skills necessary to perform as a member of a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). This course is based on the 4-Phase Standard Operating Guideline that requires the use of Locate, Access, Stabilize, and Transfer procedures for the rescue of fire fighters.

FS9380 S-215 Fire Ops/Urban Interface
2.5 credits (24 lec, 3 lab hrs/total)
This course is designed to meet the training needs for initial attack incident commanders (wildland suppression) and company officers (suppression) confronting wildland fires that threaten life, property, and improvements.

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