Fire Science Technology
This curriculum educates students who seek a career as a firefighter and/or fire administrator. It serves students with no previous experience; those who may be presently employed; those seeking advancement in the fire service; or wanting to transfer to four-year college/university to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Administration. Students will learn about fire behavior characteristics, how to properly handle hazardous materials incidents, the extinguishment of various types of fires, proper instruction and training of fellow firefighters, leading and managing of fire companies with knowledge in tactical and strategic considerations during emergency incidents, as well as managing various operational aspects and organizations within the fire department.
Dept: Public Safety
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This curriculum educates students who seek a career as a firefighter and/or fire administrator. It serves students with no previous experience; those who may be presently employed; those seeking advancement in the fire service; or wanting to transfer to four-year college/university to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Administration. Students will learn about fire behavior characteristics, how to properly handle hazardous materials incidents, the extinguishment of various types of fires, proper instruction and training of fellow firefighters, leading and managing of fire companies with knowledge in tactical and strategic considerations during emergency incidents, as well as managing various operational aspects and organizations within the fire department.
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This Fire Investigation Specialist Certificate includes training in various categories of fire hazards, fuel and oxygen supply hazards, and analysis and identification of heat sources. Techniques and procedures used in fire investigation including cause and origin of fires, fire chemistry, fire behavior, structural fire patterns, detecting arson as cause of fire, and roles and responsibilities associated with an investigator and crime laboratories will be covered. This certificate will also include the study of building construction and its effects under fire conditions, and will address speaking to the public and compiling written reports upon interviewing witness for investigation of fire incidents. This certificate will assist established career, industrial fire protection, paid-on-call, or volunteer firefighters and emergency service personnel in promotional opportunities.
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This Fire Prevention Specialist Certificate includes training in hazardous materials, and proper storage and protection from these hazards in occupancies. Courses will explore the study of the various agents used in fixed extinguishing systems, various alarm systems and detection components within an occupancy, fire safety codes associated with various occupancy classifications, and building construction pertaining life and fire safety. Training in understanding how to interpret and apply building codes from various building code manuals, and understanding and identifying fire safety components incorporated into a blue print is also included. Course content will also address dealing with and speaking to the public when handling with fire safety matters, along with proper report writing for liability purposes. This certificate will assist established career, industrial fire protection, paid-on-call, or volunteer firefighters and emergency service personnel in promotional opportunities.
