12 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 101Principles of Emergency Services 3:3:0
Provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services. This course covers the culture and history of emergency service; the organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; introduction to fire protection systems, strategies, and tactics; fire loss analysis; basic fire chemistry and physics; and life safety initiatives. Students are also introduced to career opportunities in fire protection and related fields. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 051. (FYS)
Provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. This course covers the history and philosophy of fire prevention, the organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, and the use and application of codes and standards. Plan reviews, fire inspections, fire and life safety education, and fire investigation are also discussed. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 051.
FIRE 105Building Construction for Fire Protection 3:3:0
Covers the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. This course specifically addresses the elements of construction and design as key factors involved in building inspections, pre-planning of fire operations, and in successful operations during emergencies.
ENGL 051, 057 or higher; or ESL 070 with grades of C or higher.
FIRE 106Fire Behavior and Combustion 3:3:0
Explores the theories and fundamentals encompassing the nature of fire - how and why they start, spread, and controlled. Prerequisite: ENGL 051 or 057 or higher; or ESL 070 - all with grades of C or higher. 3:3:0
FIRE 201Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply
Provides a basic foundation for the use of water in fire protection situations. Students are able to apply theoretical knowledge of hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Fire Science Technology AAS. Prerequisite: FIRE 101 with a grade of C or higher; Completion of MATH 070, 080 or 090 (or MATH 022) with a grade of C or higher; or placement through the College Testing and Placement Program.
Covers basic chemistry fundamentals relating to categories of hazardous materials such as recognition, identification, reactivity, and health hazards encountered by emergency services personnel. Prerequisite: ENGL 051 or 057 or higher; or ESL 070 - all with grades of C or higher.
Provides an overview of the design and operational features of fire alarm systems, water-based suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers. Prerequisite: ENGL 051 or 057 or higher; or ESL 070 - all with grades of C or higher.
Provides the student with the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for conducting proper fire scene investigations. This course specifically addresses “origin” and “cause” recognition, preserving evidence, documentation, scene security, determining the motives of the fire setter, and the types of fire causes. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Fire Science Technology AAS. Pre/ Co-requisite: ENGL 101 or 110 with a grade of C or higher.
Methods of teaching adults in fire service. Included are knowledge through identification of the five senses, principles of learning, lesson plans, and the components of an instructional objective. Application of skills is demonstrated through teaching with the use of lesson plans. Feedback from peers, instructors, and supervisory fire personnel is included to stimulate continually improved teaching without direct supervision. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or 110 with a grade of C or higher; FIRE 101.
FIRE 209Fire and Emergency Services Administration 3:3:0
Introduces students to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and its relationship to government agencies. The course emphasizes fire and emergency service, ethics, and leadership from the perspective of the company officer. 293
33 *Select from the following courses: ANTH 101 or 205; COMM 253; GEOG 201 or 230; HIST 102; PSYC 229; or SOCI 201, 202, 203 or 205. RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS Part-time students can complete this program by taking one or more courses each semester. Fall Semester I Spring Semester I Fall Semester II Spring Semester II CIS 105 3 COMM 101 or 203 3 FIRE 201 3 FIRE 204 3 ENGL 110 3 CHEM 100 or PHSC 113 3 FIRE 202 3 FIRE 207 3 FIRE 101 3 FIRE 102 3 FIRE 209 3 FIRE 210 3 FIRE 103 3 FIRE 105 3 Humanities/Arts Elective 3 Math/Science Elective 3 FIRE 106 3 FIRE 203 3 Free Elective 3 Social/Behavioral Science Elective* 3 Wellness 1 131
