21 courses with the subject FADO, 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.
The philosophy and history of fire protection; history of loss of life and property to fire. Review of municipal fire defenses and study of the organiza- tion and function of federal, state, county, and private fire protection agencies Survey of professional fire protection career opportunities.
of Fire Prevention Credit 3. Organization and function of fire prevention organizations; inspections; surveying; and mapping procedures. Recognizing fire hazards; engineering a solution to the hazards; and enforcing hazards solutions. Public relations as affected by fire prevention also.
Fundamentals of fire investigation. Chemistry of fire and fire behavior, including points of origin, ignition sources, properties of combustibles, residues of pyrolysis, and arson evidence.
and System I Credit 3. Introduction to the concept of fire protection systems. Study of extinguishing agents and their application. Concentration on fixed and portable water carbon dioxide, dry chemical, dry powder, and foam halogenated systems.
and System II Credit 3. This is a continuation of FADO 105 with special emphasis on sprinkler systems, automatic detection systems, municipal alarm systems and the design require- ments for application in fire prevention and fire suppression. Prerequisite: FADO 105.
Hydrostatics and hydrokinetics, Bernoulli’s Theorem, Pascal’s Theorem Venturi Action, Hazen-Williams Formula, water distribution systems, pump velocity, discharge, friction loss, engine and nozzle pressures as they relate to the study of fire science. Concentration on theory followed by practical application.
Social and Political Issues Credit 3. Social variables, political and legal issues at the local, state and national levels. 418 Course Descriptions – Hampton University Global
Comprehensive course that will help the student with identification, analysis and measure of loss possibilities and the principle method of handling such contingencies.
to Public Fire Safety Credit 3. An overview of system analysis, application and procedures pertaining to fire safety.
Comprehensive course for fire service leadership dealing with the topics of building construction, building codes and ordinances, fire fighting strategy and tactics, chemistry, safety practices and report writing.
for Fire and Emergency Services Credit 3. This course provides a framework for understanding the ethical, sociological, organizational, political and legal components of community risk reduction.
Service Administration Credit 3. Fire and emergency service administrative structures and processes. This course prepares students to assume administrative positions within fire and emergency service organizations and examines roles and responsi- bilities of administrators, management and leadership theory and practices, and common administrative functions. Focus on leadership, administration, budgeting and tools for analytical problem solving.
Basic concepts and modes of government financing, especially local and . state governments.
and Techniques Credit 3. Fundamentals of the learning process, information delivery preparation and use of lesson plans. Students will prepare and make presentation on selected topics. Presentations will be video taped to facilitate critique and feedback.
and Legal Problems Credit 3. Investigation of fires, stressing arson investigation, techniques of investiga- tion reports and courtroom demeanor. Legal aspects and problems will be emphasized.
Practical exercises on preparing reports concerning investigations, problem areas and initiation of new concepts.
This course provides the student with the fundamentals and technical knowl- edge needed for proper fire scene interpretation, including recognizing and conducting origin and cause, preservation of evidence and documentation, scene security, motives of the fire setter, and types of fire causes.
Students in this course learn the concepts and principles of community risk assessment, planning and response to fires, natural and man-made disas- ters including NIMS ICS, mutual aid and automatic response, training and preparedness, communications, civil disturbances, terrorist threats/incidents, hazardous materials planning, mass casualty incidents and other disasters.
Fire Emergency Services Credit 3. This course covers issues relating to a department wide hazardous materials program management, includes issues that are pertinent to officers and managers including regulations and requirements for hazardous materials preparedness, response, storage, transportation, handling and use and the response to terrorist attacks. The course covers federal, state and local emergency response planning and regulatory requirements for hazardous materials. Hampton University 2026-2028
and Administration Credit 3. This course examines the impact of public policy on the fire service. It include a review of the American Legal System with a focus on how laws are enacted, the formation of public policy and the legislative and political process and how the processes may impact the fire service.
Research, writing and hands on training of selected subject areas. Practicum area of concentration must be approved by advisor. FINO (Finance – Online)
Source: Hampton University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
