3 courses with the subject FIRE, 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.
FIRE 101Introduction to Fire Sciences3
(3 lecture) Course Description The course provides a history of the fire service in the United States, as its primary focus. Because of the many facets involved in firefighting, the student is encouraged to relate the progress of firefighting from early colonial days, starting with Ben Franklin, through current technology, to future aspects for the fire service. Note Fall semester only. Text Fire and Emergency Services Orientation and Terminology . 6th ed. International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA), 2015. Print. Objectives
(3 lecture) Course Description The course is an introduction to the physical nature of fire behavior. The course will examine the basic reactions that occur to cause ignition of substances. In addition to learning about the nature of burning materials, the student will learn to identify fire hazards. An introduction to fire suppression methods will be included. Fire prevention is also reinforced to the participant. Note Spring semester only. Prerequisite Introduction to Fire Science or permission of instructor or dean. Text National Fire Protection Association, Fire Protection Handbook (2 Vol. Set). 20th ed . Quincy: NFPA, 2008. Objectives
(3 lecture) Course Description This course provides a brief history of the earliest fire units to modern designs. Study of specific uses, new design developments and the requirements for specific apparatus will lead the student to be able to develop specifications for the purchase of fire apparatus. Investigation and examination of components, including chassis, cab, pumps, custom bodywork and aerial devices, will be explored. The student will participate in design specification sessions and will have the opportunity to review features that may be pertinent to particular apparatus or regional idiosyncrasies. Note Summer session only. Prerequisite Introduction to Fire Science or permission of instructor or dean. Text Mahoney, Gene. Fire Apparatus & Equipment. 2nd ed . New York: Penn Well Books, 1986. Peters, William C. Fire Apparatus Purchasing Handbook . New York: Penn Well Books, 1994. Objectives
