FSC 100 Introduction to Fire Science
Credits: 3.00
This 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: 3.00
This 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: 3.00
This 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: 3.00
This 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: 3.00
The 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: 3.00
The 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: 3.00
The 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: 3.00
This 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: 3.00
This 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: 3.00
Topics 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: 3.00
This 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: 3.00
Subject matter will vary. May be taken only with permission of
program director.
