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FST

12 courses with the subject FST, 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.

FST 210Fire Prevention3

This 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 life safety education, and fire investigation. 3 Credit(s).

Subject
FST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
ferrum.catalog.acalog.com
FST 220Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services3

This course introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk and hazard evaluation and control procedures for emergency service organizations. 3 Credit(s).

Subject
FST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
ferrum.catalog.acalog.com
FST 230Legal Aspects of Emergency Services3

This course will address the federal, state and local laws that regulate emergency services and include a review of national standards, regulations and consensus standards. 3 Credit(s).

Subject
FST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
ferrum.catalog.acalog.com
FST 310Building Construction for Fire Protection3

This course provides the components of building construction related to 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. 3 Credit(s).

Subject
FST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
ferrum.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
FST 210 - Fire Prevention
FST 320Fire Protection Systems3

This course provides 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. 3 Credit(s).

Subject
FST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
ferrum.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
FST 210 - Fire Prevention
FST 330Fire Investigation

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. 3 Credit(s).

Subject
FST
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
ferrum.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
FST 210 - Fire Prevention
FST 340Strategy and Tactics3

This course provides the principles of fire ground control through utilization of personnel, equipment and extinguishing agents. 3 Credit(s).

Subject
FST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
ferrum.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
FST 220 - Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services
FST 350Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Administration3

This 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 service ethics and leadership from the perspective of the company officer. 3 Credit(s).

Subject
FST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
ferrum.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
FST 230 - Legal Aspects of Emergency Services
FST 360Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival3

This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change throughout the emergency services. 3 Credit(s).

Subject
FST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
ferrum.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
FST-220
FST 370Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply3

This 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 solve water supply problems. 3 Credit(s).

Subject
FST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
ferrum.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
FST 220 - Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services
FST 380Hazardous Materials Chemistry3

This course provides basic chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials including recognition, identification, reactivity and health hazards encountered by emergency services. 3 Credit(s).

Subject
FST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
ferrum.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
FST 220 - Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services
FST 390Fire Behavior and Combustion3

This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread and are controlled. 3 Credit(s).

Subject
FST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
ferrum.catalog.acalog.com
Corequisite
FST 220 - Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services

Source: Ferrum College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59