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Fire and Emergency Services Management A.A.S. (R): 346A Statewide Program Revised: Effective Semester - Summer 2007 (Formerly titled Fire Science Fire Service Management.) This curriculum is designed to provide individuals with the principles, theory, and practices associated with state-of-the-art fire science and management, including issues related to tactical fire operations, fire safety, firefighting and emergency services leadership and management, and community fire issues. Students expand their thinking beyond fire-specific issues in areas related to firefighting through coursework in human resource management, administration, homeland security and emergency/disaster management, fire protection services, safety and prevention, and investigation. This curriculum is designed to meet the needs of professional and volunteer fire service personnel and those seeking employment in the fire and emergency services. | General Education and Other Requirements (37 credit hours) | | EN 101 | Techniques of Reading and Writing I | 3 | | | English Foundation | 3 | | | Health foundation | 3 | | | Mathematics foundation | 3 | | | Speech foundation | 3 | | | Arts or humanities distribution (from two different disciplines) | 6 | | | Behavioral and social sciences distribution (other than PY) | 3 | | | Natural sciences lab distribution | 4 | | | Computer Applications Elective | 3 | | PY 102 | General Psychology | 3 | | | Natural sciences distribution (without lab) | 3 | Fire Science Requirements (18 credit hours) | | FS 101 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 | | FS 104 | Fire and Emergency Services Administration | 3 | | FS 105 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 | | FS 107 | Community Fire Prevention and Safety Education | 3 | | FS 112 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 | | FS 212 | Fire Protection Hydraulics & Water Supply | 3 | Fire Science Electives (select 6 credit hours) | | FS 106 | Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency | 3 | | FS 108 | Legal Aspects of Fire and Emergency Services | 3 | | FS 205 | Chemistry of Hazardous Materials | 3 | | FS 214 | Fire Tactics and Strategy | 3 | | FS 216 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 | | FS 221 | Fire Codes and Standards | | | FS 225 | Fire Investigation I | 3 | | FS 226 | Fire Investigation II | 3 | | FS 250 | Fire Protection Internship | 3 | Total credit hours 61
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Program Outcomes for the Fire & Emergency Services Management A.A.S. Degree Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: - Describe the historical development of fire protection and response from its origins through contemporary times.
- Demonstrate understanding of building construction and associated fire codes.
- Describe inspections, corrections of fire hazards, and fire investigations.
- Describe factors and procedures for the establishment and administration of a fire code enforcement agency.
- Apply proper procedures for storage, handling, transportation, and fire control involving hazardous materials.
- Develop plans which make effective use of personnel and equipment at emergency incidents.
- Apply and discuss water supply management for fire protection systems and fire scene use.
- Describe the factors necessary for efficient and effective management and supervision within a fire department.
- Apply and describe the principles of an effective occupational safety and health program in a fire service setting.
- Apply chemistry, mathematics, and physics to solve fire protection problems.
- Use the computer to solve fire protection problems.
- Apply and interpret the National Fire Codes in reviewing plans, detection systems, and suppression systems.
- Evaluate flammables and combustible liquids, solids, and gasses using appropriate scientific test equipment.
- Understand the characteristics of hazardous materials to ensure safe handling, transporting, and storage, as well as to deal effectively with spills and fires involving these materials.
- Investigate a fire to determine point of origin and cause of the fire.
- Develop an understanding of the principles of managing a fire protection organization.
- Apply the principles of fire protection to solve safety problems within the community.
- Define and discuss the administrative processes associated with the public fire organization.
- Identify and differentiate the various forms of fire, their fundamental scientific principles, and their associated mitigation and response strategies.
- Describe the legal and regulatory duties and responsibilities of the fire department as a public organization.
- Explain and apply leadership and management theories and practices as they relate to the unique issues and circumstances associated with a fire service organization.
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with supervisors, peers, and the public.
Fire and Emergency Services Management Certificate (R&TP/SS): 240 New: Effective Semester - Summer 2007 This curriculum is designed to provide individuals with the principles, theory, and practices associated with state-of-the-art fire science and management, including issues related to tactical fire operations, fire safety, firefighting and emergency services leadership and management, and community fire issues. Students expand their thinking beyond fire-specific issues in areas related to firefighting through coursework in human resource management, administration, homeland security and emergency/disaster management, fire protection services, safety and prevention, and investigation. This curriculum is designed to meet the needs of professional and volunteer fire service personnel and those seeking employment in the fire and emergency services. | EN 101 | Techniques of Reading and Writing I | 3 | | EN 102 | Techniques of Reading and Writing II | | OR | | | | EN 109 | Writing for Technology and Business | 3 | | | Speech Foundation | 3 | | PY 102 | General Psychology | 3 | | | Computer Applications | 3 | | FS 101 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 | | FS 104 | Fire and Emergency Services Administration | 3 | | FS 105 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 | | FS 107 | Community Fire Prevention & Safety Education | 3 | | FS 112 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 | | FS 212 | Fire Protection Hydraulics & Water Supply | 3 | | Fire Science Elective (Select One) | | FS 106 | Occupational Safety for Emergency Services | 3 | | FS 108 | Legal Aspects of Fire and Emergency Services | 3 | | FS 205 | Chemistry of Hazardous Materials | 3 | | FS 214 | Fire Tactics and Strategy | 3 | | FS 216 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 | | FS 221 | Fire Codes and Standards | 3 | | FS 225 | Fire Investigation I | 3 | | FS 226 | Fire Investigation II | 3 | | FS 250 | Fire Protection Internship | 3 | Total credit hours 36
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Fire and Arson Investigation Certificate (R): 180 Statewide Program Revised: Effective Semester - Summer 2007 This Certificate provides students with the technical and professional knowledge to prepare for a career in fire and arson investigation. Part detective, scientist, engineer, and law enforcer, the investigator represents the many different facets of both fire science and criminal justice. An arson investigator tries to determine who is responsible for setting a fire; a fire investigator attempts to determine the cause and origin of a fire. This certificate curriculum has been designed to be compatible with industry standards and prepares the student for the challenges they may face in investigations and court settings. | CJ 110 | Administration of Justice | 3 | | CJ 211 | Criminal Investigation | 3 | | CJ 222 | Criminal Evidence | 3 | | CJ 232 | Criminal Forensics | 3 | | EN 101 | Techniques of Reading and Writing I | 3 | | EN 102 | Techniques of Reading and Writing II | | | or | | EN 109 | Writing for Technology and Business | 3 | | FS 101 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 | | FS 112 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 | | FS 225 | Fire Investigation I | 3 | | FS 226 | Fire Investigation II | 3 | | PY 102 | General Psychology | 3 | | PY 213 | Criminal and Legal Psychology | | | or | | PY 221 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 | Total credit hours 36
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Program Outcomes for the Fire & Arson Certificate Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: - Describe the historical development of fire protection and response from its origins through contemporary times.
- Demonstrate understanding of building construction and associated fire codes.
- Describe inspections, corrections of fire hazards, and fire investigations.
- Describe factors and procedures for the establishment and administration of a fire code enforcement agency.
- Apply proper procedures for storage, handling, transportation, and fire control involving hazardous materials.
- Develop plans which make effective use of personnel and equipment at emergency incidents techniques.
- Apply and discuss water supply management for fire protection systems and fire scene use.
- Describe the factors necessary for efficient and effective management and supervision within a fire department
- Apply and describe the principles of an effective occupational safety and health program in a fire service setting.
- Apply chemistry, mathematics, and physics to solve fire protection problems.
- Use the computer to solve fire protection problems.
- Apply and interpret the National Fire Codes in reviewing plans, detection systems, and suppression systems.
- Evaluate flammables and combustible liquids, solids, and gasses using appropriate scientific test equipment.
- Understand the characteristics of hazardous materials to ensure safe handling, transporting, and storage, as well as to deal effectively with spills and fires involving these materials.
- Investigate a fire to determine point of origin and cause of the fire.
- Develop an understanding of the principles of managing a fire protection organization.
- Apply the principles of fire protection to solve safety problems within the community.
- Define and discuss the administrative processes associated with the public fire organization
- Identify and differentiate the various forms of fire, their fundamental scientific principles, and their associated mitigation and response strategies.
- Describe the legal and regulatory duties and responsibilities of the fire department as a public organization.
- Explain and apply leadership and management theories and practices as they relate to the unique issues and circumstances associated with a fire service organization.
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with supervisors, peers and the public.
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