| Southeast
Arkansas College |
Course
Data: View Fire Science Technology
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Total Number of Courses = 19
Course
No. |
Course
Name |
SSCH |
Lec |
Lab |
SWE |
Prerequisites |
Transfer |
Course
Description |
| FIRE 1003 | Introduction to Fire & Emergency Response | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | A survey of fire and emergency practices in today's fire service; including apparatus, tactics, safety, and protective equipment. | |
| FIRE 1013 | Fire Service Leadership | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | Basic leadership skills for fire and emergency personnel; including problem solving, supervision, delegating and motivating. | |
| FIRE 1023 | Fire Service Tactics | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | Basic tactical considerations for fire and emergency personnel; includes pre-incident planning, size up and assessment, and on-scene operations in extinguishment, rescue, exposures, salvage and overhaul. | |
| FIRE 1033 | Public Fire Education & Prevention | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | This course provides an introduction to fire prevention through the use of inspection principals and public fire education programs. | |
| FIRE 1103 | Company Officer I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | Effectively managing human resources; community relations, fire department organization and administration; emergency service delivery and service. | |
| FIRE 1113 | Safety Officer | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | This course addresses the cause of fatalities and injuries with recommendations for solutions and implementation. Command issues, policies and programs addressing firefighter health and safety in emergency situations are examined. Students learn how to convert classroom knowledge into and action plan by being role models for training personnel, and promoting a departmental infection control program. | |
| FIRE 1123 | Firefighter I | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | None | This course covers the Firefighter I objectives of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, 1992 edition. Upon successful completion of this course of instruction, students can challenge the manipulative skills and written Firefighter I examinations on the normal testing cycle date. | |
| FIRE 1133 | Firefighter II | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | FIRE 1123, Firefighter I | This course covers the Firefighter II objectives of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, 1992 edition. Upon successful completion of this course of instruction, students can challenge the manipulative skills and written Firefighter II examinations on the normal testing cycle date. | |
| FIRE 1203 | Building Construction | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | Enables students to recognize construction types, design, alteration consequences, materials used, and their influence on the building's reaction to fire. | |
| FIRE 1213 | Fire Service Rescue | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | None | Students learn a variety of fire department rescue techniques, including rope rescue, smoke and toxic atmosphere rescue and confined space. | |
| FIRE 1223 | Firefighter Standards | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | Exceed the criteria established by NFPA Standard #1001-1992 for Firefighter I and II. It prepares firefighters to meet their responsibilities on the fire ground with confidence and competence. | |
| FIRE 2003 | Hazardous Materials - Operations | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | None | Students complete all NFPA 472 objectives for hazardous materials response, incident command, decontamination, scene control, and evacuation. | |
| FIRE 2013 | Emergency Medical Service (EMS) First Responder | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | Students learn all practical skills of emergency medical technology, using Department of Transportation standard guidelines. | |
| FIRE 2033 | Company Officer II | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | FIRE 1103, Company Officer II | Includes human resource management, technical writing, budgets, information management, safety inspections and public fire education. | |
| FIRE 2103 | Fire Instructor Methodology | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | Students learn how to organize material into lesson plans to make effective classroom presentations and practical evaluations. | |
| FIRE 2113 | Fire Inspection Principles | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | Students learn the use of codes and code enforcement, fire cause determination, use of life safety code; includes consideration of flammable liquid, gasses and electrical equipment fire danger. | |
| FIRE 2123 | Advanced Pump Operations | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | None | Reviews current operational procedures for fire apparatus. Proper driving techniques, pumping operations and equipment spotting techniques are emphasized. The calculation of pressure for figuring gallons per minute, pump discharge pressure, and nozzle pressures for fire streams, sprinklers and standpipes. | |
| FIRE 2124 | Fire/Arson Investigation | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | None | Students learn how to perform detailed fire scene background investigations; collection and preservation of evidence; presentation to the legal system. | |
| FIRE 2133 | Firefighter Safety | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | This course provides an overview of safety practices for emergency workers. Covering individuals and team workers from "in the station" through the emergency scene and return back to service. This course is essential for those who participate in emergency service activities. |