Fire Science (FIR) at Lord Fairfax Community College
- FIR 100 - Introduction to Fire Science
- Introduces basic concepts involved in fire suppression including fire behavior, building codes built in protection systems and the life safety code. Discusses the history and philosophy of the fire service at the national, state, and local levels and analyzes the overall fire problem.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- FIR 105 - Fire Suppression Operations
- Introduces the fundamentals of fire suppression. Explores fire behavior and basic physical and chemical laws of fire dynamics. Prepares student to understand the need for quick operational decisions made on the fireground including emergency incident management.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- FIR 111 - Hazardous Materials Response
- Studies hazardous materials storage, standards, and applicable laws designed to protect the public and emergency personnel. Discusses specific methods nd techniques used by the emergency worker in the abatement of hazardous materials incidents.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- FIR 112 - Fundamentals of Hazardous Materials
- Introduces the chemistry of hazardous materials including solids, liquids, gases, and methods used in their identification. Examines the use, handling, trasportation and environmental problems associated with hazardous materials.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- FIR 116 - Fire Prevention Fundamentals
- Introduces fire safety through study of fire causes, inspections, investigation procedures and life safety education. Familiarizes students with laws, ordinances and codes which influence the field of fire prevention and related problems.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- FIR 125 - Fire Service Administration
- Studies fire service organization and management, administrative procedures and methods, budgeting and reporting, control of resources, and the maintenance of records. Discusses managerial attitudes and decisions, general organizational planning and career development.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- FIR 140 - Fire Officer I
- Presents a basic course to help individuals develop the skills needed to supervise and direct personnel, and manage resources at the company level; and is based on the current requirements of the NFPA 1021, Standards for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. Prepares student for certification as Fire Officer I.Lecture 4 hours per week.4 credits
- FIR 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- FIR 198 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- FIR 199 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- FIR 205 - Fire Hydraulics and Distribution Systems
- Teaches mathematics, laws and formulas as applied to fire service hydraulics, including the development of mental ability to solve fire flow requirements and water supply needs. Emphasizes the principles, techniques, and application of water distribution systems used for fire suppression. Prerequisite: MTH 120 or higher.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.3-4 credits
- FIR 215 - Fire Suppression and Detection Systems
- Introduces fire suppression and detection systems. Includes design of smoke, heat, and flame detectors, as well as the design and operation of basic control and annunciator panels and multiplex command and control systems.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- FIR 222 - Building Construction and Codes
- Teaches various types of construction materials and their properties with emphasis on the effect of heat, water, and internal pressure generated under fire conditions. Familiarizes students with national, state, and local ordinances and codes which influence fire safety.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- FIR 230 - Investigation Procedures
- Introduces the development and philosophy of fire investigation and detection, including inspection techniques, gathering of evidence and development of a criminal procedure to conform to judicial requirements.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- FIR 237 - Emergency Service Supervision
- Teaches the history of modern management theories, including scientific management and behavioral scientist approach. Introduces concepts of group dynamics, leadership, communication, stress and time management, and personnel evaluation techniques. Discusses the legal and ethical considerations of personnel management in the emergency service.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- FIR 238 - Emergency Services Administration
- Provides an overview of management and administration methods and procedures in fire service and emergency medical services organizations. Includes ethical and legal considerations, budget preparation, records management, public relations, conflict resolution, intergovernmental relationships, cultural diversity, and personnel management issues. Discusses managerial attitudes and decisions, general and strategic organizational planning and career development.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- FIR 245 - Urban Fire and Risk Analysis
- Presents a study of current urban fire problems with emphasis on solutions based upon current available technology. Includes master planning, as well as methods of identifying, analyzing and measuring accompanying risk and loss possibilities. Prerequisite: FIR 238.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- FIR 256 - Fire Suppression Systems and Equipment
- Covers the examination and utilization of portable extinguishers, standpipe systems, sprinkler systems, foam systems, carbon dioxide systems, dry chemical systems, halogenated agent systems, explosion suppression systems, and other specialized hazard suppression systems. May include field trips to evaluate various system installations and operations as they relate to property protection and fire department operations.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- FIR 299 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits