FS – Fire Science Courses
School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety
FS 1010 – Introduction to Fire Science 3
Previously FS 103 (Prerequisites: ENG 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 85 or equivalent, MATH 0930 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 72 or equivalent, RDG 0950 or Accuplacer Reading score of 80 or equivalent, or division approval) Presents an overview of the fire service to include protection system ,history of the fire service, fire protection careers, employment requirements, fire service organizations, firefighting equipment and facilities and chemistry and behavior of fire.
FS 1096 – Special Topics 1-6
(all courses ending in 96 are topics courses) Previously FS 296 I Presents current topics in fire protection and emergency services.
FS 1504 – Wild Land Firefighting 3
Previously FS 104 (Prerequisites: ENG 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 85 or equivalent, MATH 0930 or Elementary Algebra Accuplacer score of 72 or equivalent, RDG 0950 or Accuplacer Reading score of 80 or equivalent, or division approval.) Introduces wild land fire control practices and techniques, including suppression and prescribed burns based on fuels, terrain, weather and urban-wild land interface, as well as the use of hand and power tools. Successful completion confers S-130 and S-190, I-100, S-132 and Wild Land Structure Defense certifications.
FS 1512 – Building Construction 3
Previously FS 112 (Prerequisites: ENG 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 85 or equivalent, MATH 0930 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 72 or equivalent, RDG 0950 or Accuplacer Reading score of 80 or equivalent, or division approval) Introduces building construction with emphasis on structural elements, construction materials, construction techniques, fire loading, fire resistance, fire spread and growth in buildings and fire division operations in various building types. Emphasis fire effects on building structural components.
FS 2001 – Fire Protection Systems 3
Previously FS 201 (Prerequisites: ENG 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 85 or equivalent, MATH 0930 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 72 or equivalent, RDG 100 or Accuplacer Reading score of 80 or equivalent, or division approval) Presents an in-depth study of fire protection system design and operation. Discusses a variety of fire suppression and detection systems.
FS 2003 Hazardous Materials I 1
Previously FS 203A (Prerequisites: ENG 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 85 or equivalent, RDG 0950 or Accuplacer score of 80 or equivalent, MATH 0930 or Accuplacer Elementary Algrbra score of 72 or equivalent, ENG 0950 or Accuplacer sentence skills score of 85 or division approval) Covers recognition and identification of hazardous materials and defensive actions to prevent additional injuries and property and/or environmental damage. This course meets selected NFPA and OSHA requirements at the Hazardous Materials Awareness level. Students will receive a national IFSAC.
FS 2008 – Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply 3
Previously FS 220 (Prerequisites: ENG 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 85 or equivalent, MATH 0930 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 72 or equivalent, RDG 0950 or Accuplacer Reading score of 80 or equivalent, or division approval) Provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems.
FS 2095 – Cooperative Education 3
Previously FS 299 Employs students at an approved program-related worksite and applies learned theory based upon goals/objectives of the Fire Science program.
FS 2098 – Fire Service Internship 3
Previously FS 298 (Prerequisite: division approval) Provides opportunity for the student to work as a volunteer in an appropriate fire division. Position is not paid.
FS 2103 – Hazardous Materials II 3
Previously FS 203B (Prerequisites: ENG 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 85 or equivalent, RDG 0950 or Accuplacer score of 80 or equivalent, MATH 0930 or Accuplacer Elementary Algrbra score of 72 or equivalent, or division approval) (Note: Students are required to wear respiratory protection equipment and participate in simulated hazardous materials incidents. Students must complete a pulmonary function test and medical review at the student’s expense. Documentation of the medical evaluation must be submitted prior to simulations.) Covers recognition and identification of hazardous materials and defensive actions to prevent additional injuries and property and/or environmental damage. This course meets selected NFPA and OSHA requirements at the Hazardous Materials Operations level. Students will receive a national IFSAC certification.
FS 2402 – Managing Community Fire Protection 3
Previously FS 202 (Prerequisites: ENG 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 85 or equivalent, MATH 0930 or Accuplager Elementary Algebra score of 72 or ewquivalent, RDG 100 or Accuplacer Reading score of 80 or equivalent or program director approval) Covers legal aspects, program and personnel management, emergency management, EMS and rescue services, code administration, alternative delivery systems, training and trends in the fire service. certification.
FS 2416 – Command Strategy and Tactics I 1
Previously FS 224A (Prerequisites: ENG 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 85 or equivalent, MATH 0930 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 72 or equivalent, RDG 0950 or Accuplacer Reading score of 80 or equivalent, or division approval) Provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through utilization of personnel, equipment and extinguishing agents on the fire ground.
FS 2417 – Command Strategy and Tactics II 1
Previously FS 224B (Prerequisites: ENG 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 85 or equivalent, MATH 0930 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 72 or equivalent, RDG 0950 or Accuplacer Reading score of 80 or equivalent, or division approval) Includes structural fire fighting operations, urban search and rescue, aircraft emergencies and firefighter safety.
FS 2418 – Command Strategy and Tactics III 1
Previously FS 224C (Prerequisites: ENG 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 85 or equivalent, MATH 0930 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 72 or equivalent, RDG 0950 or Accuplacer Reading score of 80 or equivalent or division approval) Covers specific incident management techniques including basic fireground operations involving high occupancy use and mass casualty incidents.
FS 2422 – Fire Behavior and Combustion 3
Previously FS 222 (Prerequisites: ENG 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 85 or equivalent, MATH 0930 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 72 or equivalent, RDG 0950 or Accuplacer Reading score of 80 or equivalent, or division approval) Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread and how they are controlled.
FS 2805 Public Safety Response to Terrorism 3
Previously FS 205 (Prerequisites: ENG 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 85 or equivalent, MATH 0930 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 72 or equivalent, RDG 0950 or Accuplacer Reading score of 80 or equivalent, or division approval) Provides instruction for first responders in fire service, emergency medicine, law enforcement and security and related fields who investigate, respond to and mitigate the effects of terrorist incidents to protect the public. Topics include terrorism concepts, weapons of mass destruction scenarios, emergency care, incident command and crime scene management and processing
FS 2812 – Fire Investigation 3
Previously FS 212 (Prerequisites: ENG 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 85 or equivalent, MATH 0930 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 72 or equivalent, RDG 0950 or Accuplacer Reading score of 80 or equivalent, or division approval) Focuses on investigative techniques to determine fire cause and origin for structural, vehicle, wildland and hazardous materials fires as well as explosions.
FS 2813 – Industrial Fire Protection 3
Previously FS 213 (Prerequisites: ENG 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 85 or equivalent, MATH 0930 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 72 or equivalent, RDG 0950 or Accuplacer Reading score of 80 or equivalent, or division approval) Presents in-depth information regarding industrial loss control concepts focusing on industrial fire and safety hazards, hazardous materials, industrial fire brigades, fire division operations at industrial facilities and NFPP, ISFSI and OSHA fire brigade standards.
FS 2814 – Facilities Inspection 3
Previously FS 214 (Prerequisites: ENG 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 85 or equivalent, MATH 0930 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 72 or equivalent, RDG 0950 or Accuplacer Reading score of 80 or equivalent, or division approval) Emphasizes inspections conforming to NFPA 101: Life Safety Code and applicable NFPA fire codes. Covers general and occupancy-specific requirements.
FS 2997 – Special Problems Variable
Previously FS 297 (Prerequisite: division approval) Focuses on a specific problem working with an instructor. FS 2999 – Fire Science Capstone Course 1 Previously FS 295 (Prerequisite: division approval) Preparation of a professional portfolio that demonstrates student’s mastery of technical and core competencies. (Taken during student’s last term)
