Course Descriptions

Fire Protection and Safety Technology Course Descriptions

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FIRE-125 - FIRE PROTECTION & FIRE PREVENTION  4 credits
An introduction to fire science, with an emphasis on protection. This course includes a historical survey of fire services, principles of flame and smoke spread, flammable liquids, gases, explosions, residential and industrial hazards. It also provides an overview of residential and commercial fire safety inspections, safety demonstrations, extinguishing techniques, and public and news media relations.
FIRE-210 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION  3 credits    Course Offered Thru SCE Only
An exploration of building construction and design with emphasis focused on fire protection concerns, review of statutory and suggested guidelines, local, state, and national. PREREQUISITE: FIRE-125
FIRE-220 - ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF FIRE DEPARTMENTS  3 credits    Course Offered Thru SCE Only
An exploration of organizational principles with emphasis on fire department organization; a study of the history, types, methods, and principles of fire department organization, both formal and informal, line and staff. Emphasis is placed on supervisory responsibilities and functions.
FIRE-310 - FIRE HYDRAULICS AND EQUIPMENT  3 credits    Course Offered Thru SCE Only
This course covers incompressible fluids, including fluid properties, principles of fluid status, fluid flow system principles, pipe friction and heat loss, flow measurements, pumps, and other hydraulic devices and machinery. Applications are related to fire protection systems such as sprinklers, standpipes, hoses, nozzles, pumpers, and water supply systems. Demonstrations will illustrate and supplement the principles developed in class. Required for graduation. PREREQUISITE: MATH-117
FIRE-330 - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS  3 credits    Course Offered Thru SCE Only
The detection and extinguishing systems of both automatic and manual types are studied, including sprinkler and standpipe systems, inert gases, foam and dry chemicals, temperature and smoke responsive devices, and alarm and signaling systems. Demonstration will illustrate and supplement the class work. Required for graduation. PREREQUISITE: FIRE-125
FIRE-340 - FIRE OFFICERSHIP  3 credits    Course Offered Thru SCE Only
Fire department company officers play an important role in the coordination of the fire department ’s goals and objectives. In most instances they are the people who ensure that action is taken to accomplish day to day tasks. This course focuses on the basic principles of fire department organization, leadership principles, working relationships, and personnel management. For the firefighter aspiring to become a company officer, or for the company officer wishing to improve management skills, this course will help develop and improve the necessary skills to effectively manage the fire company. PREREQUISITE: FIRE-125
FIRE-410 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS  3 credits    Course Offered Thru SCE Only
This course includes a review of basic chemistry, storage and handling of hazardous materials, laws, standards, and fire fighting practices within extreme fire hazard areas. Demonstrations will illustrate and supplement the class work. Required for graduation. PREREQUISITE: CHEM-101
FIRE-420 - FIRE CAUSES AND DETECTION (ARSON 1)  3 credits    Course Offered Thru SCE Only
This course concerns the history, development, and philosophy of fire investigation and detection. Includes inspection techniques, gathering evidence and development of technical reports, fundamentals of arson investigation, processing of criminal evidence and criminal procedures related to various state and local statutes. FIRE-125
FIRE-430 - ADVANCED PROTECTION SYSTEMS  3 credits    Course Offered Thru SCE Only
This course is a continuation of FIRE-330 and is presented for people interested in advanced fire control systems. Sprinkler systems are given a great amount of attention in this course; halogen agents will also be discussed. PREREQUISITE: FIRE-330
FIRE-498 - ARSON 2  3 credits    Course Offered Thru SCE Only
A continuation of Fire Causes and Detection (Arson 1) PREREQUISITE: FIRE-420