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Course Title |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
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| FIP-124 | Fire Prevention & Public Education | 3 | 3 |
FIP-124 Fire Prevention & Public Education PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course introduces fire prevention concepts as they relate to community and industrial operations referenced in NFPA standard 101. Topics include the development and maintenance of fire prevention programs, educational programs, and inspection programs. Upon completion, students should be able to research, develop, and present a fire safety program to a citizens or industrial group. Register for this class |
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| FIP-132 | Building Construction | 3 | 3 |
FIP-132 Building Construction PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course covers the principles and practices reference in NFPA standard 220 related to various types of building construction,including residential and commercial, as impacted by fire conditions. Topics include types of construction and related elements, fire resistive aspects of construction materials, building codes, collapse, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and recognize various types of construction and their positive or negative aspects as related to fire conditions. Register for this class |
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| FIP-220 | Fire Fighting Strategies | 3 | 3 |
FIP-220 Fire Fighting Strategies PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides preparation for command of initial incident operations involving emergencies within both the public and private sector referenced in NFPA standards 1561, 1710, and 1720. Topics include incident management, fire-ground tactics and strategies, incident safety, and command/control of emergency operations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the initial incident system as it relates to operations involving various emergencies in fire and non-fire situations. Register for this class |
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| Semester Total | 9 | 9 | |
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Course Title |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIP-146 | Fire Protection Systems | 5 | 4 |
FIP-146 Fire Protection Systems PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course introduces various types of automatic sprinklers, standpipes, fire alarm systems, and fixed and portable extinguishing systems referenced in NFPA standard 25, including their operation, installation, and maintenance. Topics include wet and dry systems, testing and maintenance, water supply requirements, fire detection and alarm systems, including application, testing, and maintenance of Halon, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, and special extinguishing agents utilized in fixed and portable systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of sprinkler and alarm systems, both fixed and portable, including appropriate application, operation, inspection, and maintenance requirements. Register for this class |
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| FIP-152 | Fire Protection Law | 3 | 3 |
FIP-152 Fire Protection Law PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course covers fire protection law as referenced in NFPA standard 1. Topics include legal terms, contracts, liability, review of case histories, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss laws, codes, and ordinances as they relate to fire protection. Register for this class |
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| Major Elective | 3 | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 14 | 13 | |
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Course Title |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIP-228 | Local Government Finance | 3 | 3 |
FIP-228 Local Government Finance PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course introduces local governmental financial principles and practices. Topics include budget preparation and justification, revenue policies, statutory requirements, audits, and the economic climate. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend the importance of finance as it applies to the operations of a department. Register for this class |
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| FIP-230 | Chemistry of Hazardous Materials I | 5 | 5 |
FIP-230 Chemistry of Hazardous Materials I PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course covers the evaluation of hazardous materials referenced in NFPA standard 1072. Topics include use of the periodic table, hydrocarbon derivatives, placards and labels, parameters of combustion, and spill and leak mitigation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the chemical behavior of hazardous materials. Register for this class |
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| Math Elective | 3 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 11 | 11 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 33 | |||