- FIR 100 - Introduction to Fire Science
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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
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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
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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 116 - Fire Prevention Fundamentals
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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
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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 237 - Emergency Service Supervision
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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
