27 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 120Introduction to Fire Protection 3 0 03
Requisites: This course provides an overview of the development, methods, systems and regulations that apply to the fire protection field. Topics include history, evolution, statistics, suppression, organizations, careers, curriculum, and related subjects. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the fire protection field.
Requisites: This course introduces fire prevention concepts as they relate to community and industrial operations referenced in NFPA standard 101. Topics include the development and maintenance of fire prevention programs, educational programs, and inspection programs. Upon completion, students should be able to research, develop, and present a fire safety program to a citizens or industrial group. FIP-128 Detection and Investigation 3 0 0 3 Requisites: This course covers procedures for determining the origin and cause of accidental and incendiary fires referenced in NFPA standard 921. Topics include collection and preservation of evidence, detection and determination of accelerants, courtroom procedure and testimony, and documentation of the fire scene. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct a competent fire investigation and present those findings to appropriate officials or equivalent. FIP-132 Building Construction 3 0 0 3 Requisites: This course covers the principles and practices reference in NFPA standard 220 related to various types of building construction,including residential and commercial, as impacted by fire conditions. Topics include types of construction and related elements, fire resistive aspects of construction materials, building codes, collapse, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and recognize various types of construction and their positive or negative aspects as related to fire conditions. FIP-136 Inspections and Codes 3 0 0 3 Requisites: 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. FIP-152 Fire Protection Law 3 0 0 3 Requisites: 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. 2017-2018 Catalog Volume 39 | Wake Technical Community College Last updated 6/20/2017 289
This course covers the principles and practices reference in NFPA standard 220 related to various types of building construction,including residential and commercial, as impacted by re conditions. Topics include types of construction and related elements, re resistive aspects of construction materials, building codes, collapse, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and recognize various types of construction and their positive or negative aspects as related to re conditions. Requisites:
Requisites: This course introduces various types of automatic sprinklers, standpipes, and fire alarm systems. Topics include wet or dry systems, testing and maintenance, water supply requirements, fire detection and alarm systems, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of various sprinkler and alarm systems and required inspection and maintenance. FIP-152 Fire Protection Law 3 0 0 3 Requisites: This course couvers fire protection law. 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. FIP-152 Fire Protection Law 3 0 0 3 Requisites: 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. FIP-164 OSHA Standards 3 0 0 3 Requisites: 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. FIP-176 HazMat: Operations 4 0 0 4 Requisites: This course is designed to increase first responder awareness of the type, nature, physiological effects of, and defensive techniques for mitigation of HazMat incidents. Topics include recognition, identification, regulations and 2015-2016 Catalog Volume 37 | Wake Technical Community College Last Updated 6/23/2015 300
This course covers re 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 re protection. Requisites:
Prerequisites: Corequisites: This course covers the use of computers by fire protection organizations. Topics include operating systems, networking concepts, fire incident reporting systems, and other software applications in fire protection. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of computers and their applications to fire protection. FIP-164 OSHA Standards 3 0 0 3 Prerequisites: Corequisites: 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. FIP-176 HazMat: Operations 4 0 0 4 Prerequisites: Corequisites: This course is designed to increase first responder awareness of the type, nature, physiological effects of, and defensive techniques for mitigation of HazMat incidents. Topics include recognition, identification, regulations and standards, zoning, resource usage, defensive operations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and identify the presence of hazardous materials and use proper defensive techniques for incident mitigation. Last Updated 8/4/14 320 2013-2014 Catalog Volume 35 | Wake Technical Community College
The purpose of this course is to reduce re ghter injuries and fatalities by discussing topics that impact re ghter 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 de ne and describe the need for cultural and behavioral changes within the emergency services. Requisites:
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 speci c OSHA regulations and write workplace policies designed to achieve compliance. Requisites:
This course is designed to increase rst responder awareness of the type, nature, physiological effects of, and defensive techniques for mitigation of HazMat incidents. Topics include recognition, identi cation, regulations and standards, zoning, resource usage, defensive operations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and identify the presence of hazardous materials and use proper defensive techniques for incident mitigation. Requisites:
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, re-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 re and non- re situations. Requisites:
This course covers command-level operations for multi-company/agency operations involving fire and non-fire emergencies. Topics include advanced use of the Incident Command System(ICS), advanced incident analysis, command-level fire operations, and control of both man made and natural major disasters. Upon completion, students should be able to describe proper and accepted systems for the mitigation of emergencies at the level of overall scene command. FIP-228 Local Government Finance 3 0 0 3 Requisites: This course introduces local governmental financial principles and practices. Topics include budget preparation and justification, revenue policies, statutory requirements, audits, and the economic climate. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend the importance of finance as it applies to the operations of a department.
Certification: N.C. Fire Instructor II; Issuing industry or organization: N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal - Fire Instructor II(opens in a new window) International Fire Service Accreditation Congress - Fire Instructor II(opens in a new window); Credit hours: 3; Course title: Fire Instructor I and II
Certification: N.C. Fire Officer II; Issuing industry or organization: N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal - Fire Officer II(opens in a new window) International Fire Service Accreditation Congress - Fire Officer II(opens in a new window); Credit hours: 3 or 4; Course title: Fire Officer I and II Fire Service Supervision Fire Service Personnel Administration Managing the Fire Service
This course introduces local governmental nancial principles and practices. Topics include budget preparation and justi cation, revenue policies, statutory requirements, audits, and the economic climate. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend the importance of nance as it applies to the operations of a department. Requisites:
Graduation Requirements .................................... 15 Credit Hours Loss Control/Investigation Certificate - C55240B -Day The Loss Control/Investigation certificate prepares students to function effectively and lead within a fire department’s inspections and investigations division. The program provides an overview into the theories, practices, and scope of the fire prevention function, including the study of fire cause investigation, fire protection law, model fire codes, life safety, public education, fire protection systems, employee supervision and expository writing. Upon completion, certificate holders may qualify for supervisory or entry-level management positions in fire prevention, training, or fire suppression. Additional employment opportunities in fire and life safety protection may also be found in hospitals, colleges, manufacturing facilities or insurance companies.
Requisites: This course covers the evaluation of hazardous materials. 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.
This course covers supervisory skills and practices in the re protection eld. Topics include the supervisor's job, supervision skills, the changing work environment, managing change, organizing for results, discipline and grievances, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of effective re service supervision, meeting elements of NFPA 1021. Requisites:
This course provides an opportunity to apply knowledge covered in previous courses to employment situations that the re protection professional will encounter referenced in NFPA standard 1001. Emphasis is placed on the development of comprehensive and professional practices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the re protection service through written and performance evaluations. Requisites:
FIP 248Fire Service Personnel Administration 3 0 03
Requisites: This course covers the basics of setting up and administering the personnel functions of fire protection organizations. Emphasis is placed on human resource planning, classification and job analysis, equal opportunity employment, affirmative action, recruitment, retention, development, performance evaluation, and assessment centers. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the personnel function as it relates to managing fire protection. FIP-256 Municipal Public Relations 3 0 0 3 Requisites: This course is a general survey of municipal public relations and their effect on the governmental process. Topics include principles of public relations, press releases, press conferences, public information officers, image surveys, and the effects of perceived service on fire protection delivery. Upon completion, students should be able to manage public relations functions of organizations which meet elements of NFPA 1021 for Fire Officer I and II. FIP-260 Fire Protection Planning 3 0 0 3 Requisites: This course covers the need for a comprehensive approach to fire protection planning. Topics include the planning process, using an advisory committee, establishing goals and objectives, and techniques used to approve and implement a plan. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the concepts and principles of planning as it relates to fire protection. FIP-276 Managing Fire Services 3 0 0 3 Requisites: This course provides an overview of fire department operative services. Topics include finance, staffing, equipment, code enforcement, management information, specialized services, legal issues, planning, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand concepts and apply fire department management and operations principles, meeting NFPA 1021. FIP-276 Managing Fire Services 3 0 0 3 Requisites: This course provides an overview of fire department operative services referenced in NFPA standard 1021. Topics include finance, staffing, equipment, code enforcement,management information, specialized services, legal issues, planning, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand concepts and apply fire department management and operations principles.
This course is a general survey of municipal public relations and their effect on the governmental process referenced in NFPA standard 1035. Topics include principles of public relations, press releases, press conferences, public information of cers, image surveys, and the effects of perceived service on re protection delivery. Upon completion, students should be able to manage public relations functions of organizations which meet elements of NFPA 1021 for Fire Of cer I and II. Requisites:
This course provides an overview of fire department operative services referenced in NFPA standard 1021. Topics include finance, staffing, equipment, code enforcement,management information, specialized services, legal issues, planning, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand concepts and apply fire department management and operations principles. Class Lab Credits: 0 Clinic Credits: 0
This course covers re-related aspects of human behavior, with an emphasis on research and a systems approach to human-behavior analysis. Topics include identi cation of populations and structures at high risk, evaluation of systems models, and use of computer models to predict human behavior during res. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and anticipate human behavior in response to various residential, commercial, board-and-care facility, and wildland/rural re events. Requisites:
