Fire Science Courses
- FSC 100 Introduction to Fire Science
- FSC 101 Management of Emergency Serv
- FSC 102 Hazardous Materials
- FSC 103 Fire Dept Org and Admin
- FSC 104 Building Construction for F.S.
- FSC 105 Fire Prevention & Code Enforce
- FSC 106 Fire Investigation
- FSC 107 Fire Hydraulics
- FSC 108 Fire Protection Systems
- FSC 110 Special Studies In Fire Sci.
- FSC 265 Public Safety Technology
- FSC 299 Indep Study in F.S. & Pub Safe
FSC 100 Introduction to Fire Science
Credits: 3.00This course will provide an introduction to the history and philosophy of fire protection; a review of fire losses; a discussion of the relationship between fire prevention, fire protection, and fire control and extinguishment; a career orientation; current legislative developments; a review of current and future fire protection problems.
FSC 101 Management of Emergency Serv
Credits: 3.00This course will be concerned with the principles and applications of fire size-up, confinement and extinguishment; salvage and overhaul; pre-planning for fires and other natural disasters; conflagration problems; mutual aid; cooperation with other local departments; use of manpower and equipment; communications problems, command and control.
FSC 102 Hazardous Materials
Credits: 3.00This course will present a study of the proper storage, transportation and handling of flammable liquids and gases, combustible solids, oxidizing and corrosive materials; dusts, metals, and plastics; radioactive and poisonous substances; cryogenics and rocket fuels; electrical hazards; and will place emphasis on emergency situations and firefighting and control.
FSC 103 Fire Dept Org and Admin
Credits: 3.00This course will acquaint the student with the basic principles and concepts of organizational structure; the construction of new fire facilities; the distribution of equipment and personnel; personnel management; communications; community and public relations; training; budgeting; the use of systems analysis and operations research; and reports and their uses.
FSC 104 Building Construction for F.S.
Credits: 3.00The topics covered include: the functional and structural aspects of construction, constructional features, fire resistive and fire retardant materials, and ways in which occupancy affects construction requirements.
FSC 105 Fire Prevention & Code Enforce
Credits: 3.00The topics covered include: federal, state, and local building codes and ordinances; national fire protection standards; National Electrical Code; Life Safety Codes; how codes affect construction and fire fighting; and the role of local fire departments and state officials.
FSC 106 Fire Investigation
Credits: 3.00The topics include: causes of fires, arson laws, investigative techniques, recognition and preservation of evidence, interrogation of witnesses, reports, court procedure, testimony, and legal options.
FSC 107 Fire Hydraulics
Credits: 3.00This course will be concerned with hydraulic principles and the application of the principles in fire-fighting apparatus and equipment. The mechanics of water flow through water mains, hydrants, standpipes, sprinklers, fire hoses, etc. will be discussed in addition to the testing and use of fire pumps and appliances. Students will study the use of the slide rule and charts in applying hydraulic principles. Current developments in water delivery systems will also be discussed.
FSC 108 Fire Protection Systems
Credits: 3.00This course will be concerned with the study of portable fire extinguishing equipment, standpipe and sprinkler systems; standards for water supply; manual and automatic detection and extinguishing systems; public and private alarm systems.
FSC 110 Special Studies In Fire Sci.
Credits: 3.00Topics or areas of professional interest within the fire science field will be explored. These offerings will vary from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the student and community, along with the future development of the program.
FSC 265 Public Safety Technology
Credits: 3.00This course will focus on current themes in public safety technology, to include such topics as Computer Aided Dispatch, basic ideas of mobile radio technology, mobile data/mobile computer capabilities and functionality, public safety applications for Global Positioning technology, as well as emerging trends that will appear in the Public Safety arena in the next 3 to 5 years. An overview of standards governing communications systems, dispatchers, and other areas of public safety technology will also be covered. Topics will be covered at a non-technical level to provide the student with an overview and understanding of the technology rather than an in-depth examination of just a few specific items. Lectures will include live demonstrations of devices to reinforce key concepts and promote greater understanding. Students will prepare a summary paper in small groups on an emerging idea in public safety technology, based upon original research. Prerequisites: FSC 100 or EMP 100 or CJS 100, or permission of the instructor or director. (This course is cross-listed with EMP 265 and CJS 265)
FSC 299 Indep Study in F.S. & Pub Safe
Credits: 3.00Subject matter will vary. May be taken only with permission of program director.
