25 courses with the subject FPS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
This course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local
This course provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevent
A study of the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. The focus of this course is on firefighter safety.
This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and how they are c
This course is designed to assist emergency responders to meet the requirements of NFPA 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents. Laws and regulations associated with hazardous materials response, recognition of various che
For individuals who are mandated by law or called upon by necessity to prepare for and respond to emergency incident
This course will provide students with an understanding of many of the interrelated principles and tasks in the fire service. The major focus of the course will revolve around the knowledge objectives that career and volunteer firefighters, whose duties are primarily structural in natur
This course is designed to help fire fighters make a smooth transition to the fire officer level. This course provides information to meet standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications.
This course builds on the knowledge objectives covered in FPS148 Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills 1. Emphasis is placed on knowledge objectives at the Fire Fighter 2 level of the National Fire Protection's 1001, Standard for the Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. Fire Learn, an eLearning component, will p
This course will prepare the fire officer to take command at structure fires, fully utilizing available resources in a safe and effective manner. National Incident Management System (NIMS) and current applicable NFPA standards will be covered in detail. This course is an approved course in th
This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change throughout the emergency services. This course is an approved course in the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education(FESHE) Recognition Program sponsored by FEMA.
This course will provide students with the fundamental knowledge of the role of code enforcement in a comprehensive fire prevention program. The course will assist inspectors in understanding and implementing complex fire code and fire protection requirements and provide insight into practical approach
An introduction to technical rescue and progressing through discussions of tools and equipment, incident management, and conducting search operations. This course will introduce members of rescue organizations to all aspects of the rescue process and the various environments in w
This course introduces and overviews the National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic emergency incidents.
This course introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk and hazard evaluation and control procedures for emergency service organizations. This course is an approved course in the Fire and Emer
This on-line lecture based course introduces the students to the many facets of aircraft rescue firefighting. Fire fighters responding to or working as an assigned ARFF (Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter) must be familiar with specialized tools, techniques and equipment to mitigate aircraft emergencies. Today’s aircraft are larger, carry more fuel and are constructed
Provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection. The application of hydraulic principles will be presented to analyze and solve water supply problems. This course is an approved course in the Fire and Emerg
A survey of basic chemistry emphasizing the nature and behavior of organic and inorganic chemicals, the incompatibility of chemicals, and fire chemistry. The course will provide basic chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials including recognition, identification, reactivity and health hazardous encountered by e
This course is intended to provide the student with the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene interpretation
This course is intended to provide the student with advanced technical knowledge on the rule of law, fire scene analysis, fire behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene documentation, case preparation, and courtroom testimony. This course is an approved course in the Fire an
This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppre
This course 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. This course is an approved course in the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education(FESHE) Recognition Program sponsored by FEMA.
An introduction to the organization and management of a fire department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis will be on fire service leadership from the perspective of the company officer. This course is an approved course in the Fire and Emerge
This course emphasizes that the engine company should be focused on three major tactical priorities: life safety, extin
The course is designed to give the ladder company fire fighters the basic objectives of ladder company operations including the assignments of conducting a primary search rescuing victims, forcing entry and conducting proper ventilation techniques. Pre-incident planning activities and conducting building inspections is emphasized.
Source: North Shore Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
