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FIP

15 courses with the subject FIP, 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.

FIP 120# Introduction to Fire Protection 3 03
Subject
FIP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
coastalcarolina.edu
FIP 124# Fire Prevention and Public Edu 3 03

FIP 132 Building Construction 3 0 3 14 2 15 SPRING SEMESTER (1st Year)

Subject
FIP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
coastalcarolina.edu
FIP 128*# Detection and Investigation 3 03

SPRING SEMESTER (2nd Year)

Subject
FIP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
coastalcarolina.edu
FIP 132* Building Construction 3 03
Subject
FIP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
coastalcarolina.edu
FIP 136Inspections & Codes 3 03

Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None This course covers the fundamentals of fire and building codes and procedures to conduct an inspection referenced in NFPA standard 1730. Topics include review of fire and building codes, writing inspection reports, identifying hazards, plan reviews, site sketches, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct a fire code compliance inspection and produce a written report.

Subject
FIP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
coastalcarolina.edu
FIP 146Fire Protection Systems 3 24

Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None This course introduces various types of automatic sprinklers, standpipes, fire alarm systems, and fixed and portable extinguishing systems referenced in NFPA standard 25, including their operation, installation, and maintenance. Topics include wet and dry systems, testing and maintenance, water supply requirements, fire detection and alarm systems, including application, testing, and maintenance of Halon, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, and special extinguishing agents utilized in fixed and portable systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of sprinkler and alarm systems, both fixed and portable, including appropriate application, operation, inspection, and maintenance requirements. 350

Subject
FIP
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
coastalcarolina.edu
FIP 152Fire Protection Law 3 03

Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None This course covers fire protection law as referenced in NFPA standard 1. Topics include legal terms, contracts, liability, review of case histories, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss laws, codes, and ordinances as they relate to fire protection.

Subject
FIP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
coastalcarolina.edu
FIP 162Firefighter Safety & Wellness 3 03

Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None The purpose of this course is to reduce firefighter injuries and fatalities by discussing topics that impact firefighter safety. Emphasis is placed on national standards, the 16 Life Safety Initiatives, and current events to identify changes needed to create a culture of safety. Upon completion, students should be able to define and describe the need for cultural and behavioral changes within the emergency services. FIP 164 OSHA Standards 3 0 3 Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None This course covers public and private sector OSHA work site requirements referenced in NFPA standard 1250. Emphasis is placed on accident prevention and reporting, personal safety, machine operations, and hazardous material handling. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret specific OSHA regulations and write workplace policies designed to achieve compliance.

Subject
FIP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
coastalcarolina.edu
FIP 220Fire Fighting Strategies 3 03

Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None This course provides preparation for command of initial incident operations involving emergencies within both the public and private sector referenced in NFPA standards 1561, 1710, and 1720. Topics include incident management, fire-ground tactics and strategies, incident safety, and command/ control of emergency operations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the initial incident system as it relates to operations involving various emergencies in fire and non-fire situations. 351

Subject
FIP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
coastalcarolina.edu
FIP 221* Advanced Fire Fighting Strategies 3 03

Total Semester Hours: 36 – 37 * Indicates courses that may be eligible for substitution with PST credit. Up to nine hours of PST credit may be applied. # Indicates courses that may be eligible for substitution with certification. See your faculty advisor for details. FIRE INVESTIGATOR CERTIFICATE (C55240A)

Subject
FIP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
coastalcarolina.edu
FIP 228Local Government Finance 3 03

Total Semester Hours: 15 * Indicates courses that may be eligible for substitution with PST credit. Up to nine hours of PST credit may be applied. # Indicates courses that may be eligible for substitution with certification. See your faculty advisor for details. 201

Subject
FIP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
coastalcarolina.edu
FIP 229* Fire Dynamics and Combustion 3 03

Total Semester Hours: 18 INCIDENT COMMAND CERTIFICATE (C55240B)

Subject
FIP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
coastalcarolina.edu
FIP 230Chem of Hazardous Mat I 5 05

Prerequisite(s): FIP 124 or FIP 132 or FIP 136 or FIP 152 or FIP 164 Corequisite(s): None This course covers the evaluation of hazardous materials referenced in NFPA standard 1072. Topics include use of the periodic table, hydrocarbon derivatives, placards and labels, parameters of combustion, and spill and leak mitigation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the chemical behavior of hazardous materials. 352

Subject
FIP
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
coastalcarolina.edu
FIP 232* Hydraulics and Water Distribution 2 23
Subject
FIP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
coastalcarolina.edu
FIP 240*# Fire Service Supervision 3 03

Total Semester Hours: 15 MITIGATION AND PREPAREDNESS CERTIFICATE (C55460M) FALL SEMESTER (1st Year)

Subject
FIP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
coastalcarolina.edu

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