28 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 1310Principles of Emergency Services3
(s) This course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives.
Completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing. As needed. (NIT)
FIRE 1315Rescue Awareness3
(s) Basic methods of recognition and identification of a hazardous situation where a rescuer might be overwhelmed by the magnitude of the problem. Utilizing all known resources in the perspective area, and focusing in on personal safety and patient safety.
Completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing. As needed. (NIT)
FIRE 1320Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival3
(s) 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.
Completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing. As needed. (NIT)
FIRE 1325Fire Investigation I3
(s) 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 fire setter, and types of fire causes.
FIRE 1310, FIRE 2320, FIRE 2330, or instructor approval. Completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing. As needed. (NIT)
FIRE 1330Fire Prevention3
(s) Course provides fundamental 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 safety education; and fire investigation.
Completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing. As needed. (NIT)
FIRE 2115Introduction to Homeland Security and Disaster Management3
(s) This course will provide students with an overview of the concepts of homeland security and emergency management at the local (operational) level as well as the national (strategic) level. This is a writing and discussion intensive course to develop the knowledge skills and abilities needed for homeland security/emergency managers for the future. F, S. (NIT)
(s) This course is designed to provide the public and/or fire service educator with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully perform as a fire and life safety educator as addressed in NFPA 1035. The topics include fire behavior, community assessment, injury prevention and juvenile fire-setting. The student will also develop presentation skills and learn how to formulate public education programs. An overview of the educator, manager, and administrator role will be presented. F, S. (NIT)
(s) This course will address the federal, state, and local laws that regulate emergency services. It will also include a review of national standards, regulations, and consensus standards that emergency services are measured against.
(s) This course is intended to provide the student with advanced technical knowledge on the role of law, fire scene analysis, fire behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene documentation, case preparation and courtroom testimony.
Completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing. As needed. (NIT)
FIRE 2310Fire Protection Systems3
(s) Provide 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.
Completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing. As needed. (NIT)
FIRE 2315Introduction to Homeland Security and Disaster Management3
(s) This course will provide students with an overview of the concepts of homeland security and emergency management at the local (operational) level as well as the national (strategic) level. This is a writing and discussion intensive course to develop the knowledge skills and abilities needed for homeland security/emergency managers for the future.
Completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing. As needed. (NIT)
FIRE 2320Building Construction for Fire Protection3
(s) Provide the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. The focus of this course is on firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.
FIRE 1310 or instructor approval. Completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing. As needed. (NIT)
FIRE 2325Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply3
(s) Course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems.
FIRE 1310 and completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing. As needed. (NIT)
FIRE 2340Leadership Development3
(s) Presenting the company officer with the basic leadership skills and behaviors needed to perform effectively in the fire service environment. The course includes problem-solving skills and behaviors, identify and assess the needs of the company officer’s subordinates and decision making skills for the company officer.
Completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing or instructor approval. As needed. (NIT)
FIRE 2350Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Administration3
(s) The 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 services, ethics, and leadership from the perspective of the company officer.
FIRE 1310 or instructor approval. Completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing or instructor approval. As needed. (NIT)
FIRE 2355Hazardous Materials I3
(s) Basic methods of recognition and identification of hazardous materials based on the chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials and the basic safety procedures when utilizing specific types of protective equipment. Discussion includes the basic tactical concerns relating to scene management of a hazardous material incident.
Completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing. As needed. (NIT)
FIRE 2360Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services3
(s) This course introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk evaluation and control procedures for emergency service organizations.
Completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing. As needed. (NIT)
FIRE 2365Hazardous Materials II3
(s) A continuing study of hazardous materials. Emphasis will be placed on hazard and risk assessment and site control. Discussion will include standard operating procedures and termination of an incident as well as advanced control techniques.
FIRE 2355 and completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing. As needed. (NIT)
FIRE 2370Public Fire and Life Safety Education3
(s) This course is designed to provide the public and/or fire service educator with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully perform as a fire and life safety educator as addressed in NFPA 1035. The topics include fire behavior, community assessment, injury prevention and juvenile fire-setting. The student will also develop presentation skills and learn how to formulate public education programs. An overview of the educator, manager, and administrator role will be presented.
Completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing. As needed. (NIT)
FIRE 2375Hazardous Materials Chemistry3
(s) Course provides basic chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials including recognition, identification, reactivity, and health hazards encountered by emergency services. This course is not intended to satisfy the natural science requirement for the AAS degree.
Completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing. As needed. (NIT)
FIRE 2380Legal Aspects of Emergency Services3
(s) This course will address the federal, state, and local laws that regulate emergency services. It will also include a review of national standards, regulations, and consensus standards that emergency services are measured against.
Completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing. As needed. (NIT)
FIRE 2385Fire Investigation II3
(s) This course is intended to provide the student with advanced technical knowledge on the rule of law, fire scene analysis, fire behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene documentation, case preparation and courtroom testimony.
FIRE 1325, FIRE 1310, FIRE 2320, FIRE 2330, and completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing. As needed. (NIT)
FIRE 2390Emergency Services Capstone Project3
(s) Research paper in APA format on contemporary issues or problems within the fire and emergency services field; written report required; findings may be applied in work environment.
Completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing and successful completion of FIRE 1310, FIRE 1320, FIRE 1330, FIRE 2310, FIRE 2320, and FIRE 2330. As needed. (NIT)
FIRE 2399Special Topics in Fire Science3
(s) Study and discussion of select topics in the field of fire science. Content may vary. The course may be repeated with departmental consent.
