Lec. 3; Cr. 3

Introductory course in writing, largely expository, accompanied by selected readings. Emphasis on basic rhetorical methods used commonly in exposition.

Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 0001 or ACT English score of 18 or greater.

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled. This course meets USFA FESHE national core curriculum standards.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for college-level mathematics or permission from the Coordinator of Public Protection & Safety or Dean of Liberal Arts. Formerly: FOSC 1101

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

A study of the problems of chemically active and hazardous materials, their transportation, storage, usage, and fire potential.

Articulation: Hazardous Materials Awareness & Hazardous Materials Operations certificates.

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

This course provides an overview of fire protection and emergence services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection service; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; and life safety initiatives. This course meets USFA FESHE National Standards.

Articulation: Fire Fighter I certificate.

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

This course examines safety and security concerns of each component of corporate and municipal public safety functions, including policies, procedures, public education, health and safety programs, and the administrative processes.

Lec. 2; Lab. 1; Cr. 3

Firefighting essentials is intended to offer a clear and concise performance standard that could be used to determine if a person possesses all the necessary skills to be a firefighter.

Articulation: Fire Fighter II certificate.

Prerequisite(s): FSCI 1001 or PBSA 1001 with a C or better or permission from the Coordinator of Public Protection & Safety or Dean of Liberal Arts.

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

The study of effective and efficient utilization of manpower, equipment, and apparatus on the fire ground. Emphasis will be placed on pre-fire planning, fire ground decision-making, implementing tactics, and disaster planning. Problems will be presented on various sized simulated fire situations from small one-company response to multi-department response.

Prerequisite(s): FSCI 1001 or PBSA 1001 with a C or better or permission from the Coordinator of Public Protection & Safety or Dean of Liberal Arts.

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

This course addresses the specific issues related to fire service human resources. These issues include an investigation of the recruitment, selection, maintenance, development, utilization, and accommodation of human resources by fire service organizations.

Articulation: Fire Officer I & II certificates.

Prerequisite(s): FSCI 1001 or PBSA 1001 with a C or better or permission from the Coordinator of Public Protection & Safety or Dean of Liberal Arts.

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change throughout the emergency services. This course meets USFA FESHE national core curriculum standards.

This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change throughout the emergency services. This course meets USFA FESHE national core curriculum standards.

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

This course provides information relating to the features and design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. This course meets USFA FESHE national core curriculum standards.

Prerequisite(s): FSCI 1001 or PBSA 1001 with a C or better or permission from the Coordinator of Public Protection & Safety or Dean of Liberal Arts.

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation. This course meets USFA FESHE national core curriculum standards.

Articulation: Fire Inspector I & II certificates.

Prerequisite(s): FSCI 1001 or PBSA 1001 with a C or better or permission from the Coordinator of Public Protection & Safety or Dean of Liberal Arts.

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. This course meets USFA FESHE national core curriculum standards.

Prerequisite(s): Must be eligible to enroll in ENGL 1001 and MATH 1021 and/or consent of the Dean, Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology.

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

This course introduces the Federal, State, and local laws that regulate emergency services, national standards influencing emergency services, standard of care, tort, liability, and a review of relevant court cases.