- 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 112 - Fundamentals of Hazardous Materials
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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 222 - Building Construction and Codes
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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
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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 298 - Seminar and Project
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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
