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FSC

12 courses with the subject FSC, 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.

FSC 101F3
Subject
FSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.qcc.edu
FSC 104Fire Behavior and Combustion3

This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and how they are controlled. This course follows the curriculum established by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) network. Semester Offered: S level English, FSC 101

Subject
FSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.qcc.edu
Prerequisite
Placement into college
FSC 121S3
Subject
FSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.qcc.edu
FSC 151Occupational Safety and Health3

for Emergency Services 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 follows the curriculum established by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) network. Semester Offered: F level English

Subject
FSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.qcc.edu
Prerequisite
Placement into college
FSC 201Principles of Fire and3

Emergency Services Safety and Survival This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services. This course follows the curriculum established by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) network. Semester Offered: F

Subject
FSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.qcc.edu
Prerequisite
FSC 104, FSC 121
FSC 203Fire Prevention3

This course provides advanced knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation. This course follows the curriculum established by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) network. Semester Offered: F

Subject
FSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.qcc.edu
Prerequisite
ENG 101, FSC 104, FSC 121
FSC 207Fire Fighting Tactics and
Subject
FSC
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.qcc.edu
FSC 223Fire Protection Systems3

This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. This course follows the curriculum established by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) network. Semester Offered: S ,

Subject
FSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.qcc.edu
Prerequisite
FSC 203
FSC 230Fire Investigation I3

This course is intended to provide 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 This course follows the curriculum established by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) network. Semester Offered: F

Subject
FSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.qcc.edu
Prerequisite
FSC 104, FSC 121
FSC 241Fire Protection Hydraulics and
Subject
FSC
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.qcc.edu
FSC 242Hazardous Materials Chemistry3

This course provides basic chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials including recognition, identification, reactivity, and health hazards encountered by emergency services. This course follows the curriculum established by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) network. Semester Offered: F with a grade of "C" or higher or QMAT placement score > 21

Subject
FSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.qcc.edu
Prerequisite
FSC 203, MAT 095
FSC 263Introduction to Fire and3

Emergency Services Administration This course introduces the student to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency service, ethics, and leadership from the perspective of the company officer. This course follows the curriculum established by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) network. Semester Offered: S . First Year Experience

Subject
FSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.qcc.edu
Prerequisite
FSC 203, SPH 101

Source: Quinsigamond Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61