Course Descriptions

This course will cover basic fire inspection practices based on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1031, Standards for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspectors and Plan Examiner.

This course is designed to teach the necessary skills to protect yourself, your fellow responder and the public from exposure in a hazardous materials incident. The course meets the requirements of the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 1910.120 for the First Responder Operation level. The student will learn how to recognize and identify the presence of hazardous materials, the proper protective clothing to use, how to decontaminate properly, how to establish an Incident Command System and the proper standard operating procedures to maintain safety at the incident scene. The course follows the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Standard 472 requirements for the First Responder Operational level.

This course will cover basic building construction techniques. It will also address safety features of today's buildings in relation to firefighter safety, fire behavior and building behavior when subjected to fire conditions.

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, pre-planning fire operations and operating at emergencies.

This course introduces students to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency service, ethics and leadership from the perspective of the company officer as described in the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) 1021 Fire Officer Professional Qualifications for State Certification for Fire Officer I and Fire Officer II.

This course introduces students to the various objectives of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041 Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications 2009 Edition for state certification for Fire Instructor I. This will prepare the student to function at the minimum level of training for a fire service instructor.

This course provides information relating to the features of 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 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 provides the principles of fire ground control through utilization of personnel, equipment and extinguishing agents.

This course will explore the skills necessary to function as a supervisor within a tight-knit, family-like setting. Topics will include motivating employees; group dynamics; managing change; organizational behavior; organizational culture; performance evaluations; leadership theories; group cohesiveness; generational considerations; and personal leadership styles.

This course will help students develop practical strategies for success in college and in life. Students will engage in interactive assignments to explore, identify and clarify goals and will develop a better understanding of themselves by analyzing personal choices.

This is an introductory laboratory course that prepares students for basic field utility work, including safety procedures and equipment operation. This course focuses on hands-on application and is intended to help students become confident in safely operating basic gas utility equipment.

This course provides the skills and procedures necessary to locate and accurately mark underground utilities including gas, electrical, water and cable.

This course provides an opportunity for students to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required for employment in this field. Students will learn how to weld pipe utilizing oxyacetylene and gas metal arc welding, welding safety, weld faults and causes, weld joint design and fit up.

This is an Introductory course that prepares students for basic field utility work. The course includes safety procedures, equipment operations and maintenance.