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This course introduces students to the principles and practices involved in the proper installation of private fire protection and detection systems, and the selection of the appropriate extinguishing agents and detectors based upon the hazards encountered. The course includes the study of sprinkler systems, total flood and local application types of special suppression systems, several styles of fire detection and annunciation, and several other systems. This course provides instruction commensurate with selected recommendations of various National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for Professional Qualifications.
(2 contact hours) (TAG) [Catalog Entry]
This course provides students with a study of the fire codes, their relation to building construction, and maintenance of fire and life safety systems. The course examines various techniques for recognition and correction of fire code violations. Special emphasis is placed on application of knowledge gained regarding the codes and on simulated field inspection. Topics include fire hazard recognition, types of codes and standard, types of inspections, special occupancies, and the need for public relations. This course addresses selected recommendations of NFPA Standard 1031, Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector, Levels I and II. (3 contact hours) (TAG) [Catalog Entry]
Prerequisite: second year standing in Fire Science Technology program and permission of program director.
Under the direction of qualified personnel, students will have the opportunity of experiencing first hand the agency's role, dynamics, functions, and relationship to the community served. At the conclusion of the course, students will prepare a report discussing the differences and similarities among the four or more fire departments within which they have been placed.
(2 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]
Prerequisite: second year standing in Fire Science Technology program or permission of instructor.
This course provides in-service students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained through this and other courses. Students will examine problems and current issues facing the fire service and propose a solution to one of these problems/issues. While some topics may vary from year to year, typical issues discussed include hiring practices, motivation and discipline, needs assessment and planning, legal issues, current legislative issues, and unfunded mandates. This course provides instruction commensurate with selected portions of NFPA 1021, the Fire Officer Professional Qualifications standard. This course is cross-listed as EMGT 2490 Emergency Management Problem Analysis and FIRE 2490 Fire Service Problem Analysis. Students who have taken the course under the alternative course ID should not take this course.
(2 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]
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