- FIR 90 - Coordinated Internship
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Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.
Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- FIR 95 - Topics In
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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 96 - On-Site Training
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Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.
Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- FIR 97 - Cooperative Education
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Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.
Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- FIR 98 - 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
- FIR 99 - Supervised Study
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Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- 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 110 - Hazardous Materials for Protective Services
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Presents an overview of chemistry of hazardous materials including solids, liquids, gases and methods used in their identification. Examines the use, handling, transportation, medical and environmental problems associatd with hazardous materials. Discusses methods and provides specific skills and techniques used by the emergency worker in the abatement of hazardous materials incidents. Also provides an overview of specific medical incidents and treatments modalities associated with hazardous materials exposures.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
4 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 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 135 - Methods of Instruction
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Emphasizes development of teaching methods and aids, including role-playing, small group discussion and development of individual learning methods and materials. Requires students to develop lesson plans and make presentations on appropriate topics. (Based on current requirements of NFPA 1041, Standards for Fire Instructor Professional Qualifications and preapres student for certification as Fire Instructor I and II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- FIR 140 - Fire Officer I
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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 190 - Coordinated Internship
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Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.
Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- FIR 195 - Topics In
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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 196 - On-Site Training
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Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.
Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- FIR 197 - Cooperative Education
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Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.
Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- FIR 198 - 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
- FIR 199 - Supervised Study
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Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- FIR 204 - Fire Hydraulics and Distribution Systems Laboratory
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Provides laboratory experience to supplement instruction in
FIR 205. Should be taken concurrently with
FIR 205 as required by the college. Co-requisite:
FIR 205.
Laboratory 2 hours per week.
1 credits
- FIR 205 - Fire Hydraulics and Distribution Systems
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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 210 - Fire Service and the Law
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Teaches the laws that apply to fire service organizations and their employees. Examines the law-making authority and process at the federal, state and local levels as it applies to emergency service personnel.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- FIR 211 - Automatic Sprinkler System Design I
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Presents a comprehensive study of treatment of automatic sprinkler systems including a study of sprinkler standards, design features, water supply adequacy, sprinkler limitations, and appropriate building and fire code applications. Prerequisite
FIR 205.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- FIR 212 - Automatic Sprinkler System Design II
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Continues the study of sprinkler system design, implementation and installation. Includes the use of appropriate computer applications in the design of various types of sprinkler systems. Prerequisite
FIR 211.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- FIR 215 - Fire Suppression and Detection Systems
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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 220 - Building Construction
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Teaches fundamentals of building construction, design and materials as applied to fire resistance and special fire protection features. Considers the effects of fire on structures and inherent dangers of failure due to fire attack as well as ways various types and methods of building construction can influence strategy and tactics of firefighting.
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 234 - Emergency Incident Management
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Teaches concepts, principles and processes of unified incident management concepts and medical triage for fire and emergency medical service systems. Applies modern management techniques designed for the mitigation of fire, rescue and emergency medical services incidents. Includes the study of coordinating complex emergency operations within a dynamic system designed to command and control all elements involving fire suppression, medical incidents, multi-agency operations and mass casulaty situations. Prerequisite:
FIR 205 or
EMT 105.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
- FIR 235 - Fire Emergency Management
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Studies fire scene emergency management problems. Applies modern management techniques to mitigation of an incident by coordinating operations within a system designed to command and control all elements involved in saving life and property. Prerequisite
FIR 105.
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
- FIR 238 - Emergency Services Administration
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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
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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 250 - Fire Officer II
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Presents an intermediate-level course to help individuals further develop the skills needed to supervise and direct personnel, 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 II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- FIR 255 - Fire Officer III
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Presents the material and testing required for certification as a Fire Officer III under the national Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, NFPA 1021. Includes instruction for those serving in or preparing for middle and upper ranks of large fire departments. Topics include community awareness and public relations, human resource development, budget information management, public education, emergency service delivery and firefighter safety. Prerequisite
FIR 250 or certification as Fire Officer II.
Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- FIR 256 - Fire Suppression Systems and Equipment
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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 257 - Advanced Fire Protection Systems and Equipment
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Covers purposes of commercial and residential detection systems and their relationship to fire department operations. Examines flame, smoke, and thermal detectors. Explains sprinkler, explosion, suppression, dry chemical, and halon systems. Teaches techniques used in reviewing building plans before building permit is issued.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
4 credits
- FIR 260 - Introduction to Fire Research
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Presents a basic survey of research methodology, a study of resource allocation, and a study of selected current research topics. Requires a research project. Prerequisites:
FIR 238 and approved mathematics and English.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- FIR 290 - Coordinated Internship
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Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.
Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- FIR 295 - Topics In
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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 296 - On-Site Training
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Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.
Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- FIR 297 - Cooperative Education
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Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.
Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-6 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
- FIR 299 - Supervised Study
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Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
