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.

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.

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.

Program Outcomes for the Emergency Medical Technician Letter of Recognition

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

• Recognize the nature and seriousness of the patient’s condition or extent of injuries to assess requirements for emergency medical care.
• Administer appropriate emergency medical care based on assessment findings of the patient’s condition and apply appropriate treatment protocols.
• Lift, move, position, and otherwise handle the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury.
• Use critical thinking skills to confidently and effectively manage emergency situations.
• Practice professional standards by demonstrating a strong work ethic and a positive attitude, respect for patients, the ability to work cooperatively as a health care team member, and willingness to maintain and enhance technical skills.
• Communicate clearly and professionally using verbal and nonverbal communication techniques.
• Apply safety and infection control practices to maintain personal and professional well being and to ensure patient safety.
• Manage emergency patient care and treatment appropriately within the scope of practice for an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic.
• Apply legal knowledge and medical ethics to all patient care situations by documenting accurate and complete patient records and reports and maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the EMS system: how it is accessed, levels of training, and roles and responsibilities of an emergency care provider.
• Perform at a minimum the following EMT-Basic skills: basic patient assessment techniques, controlling airways through adjuncts, administering CPR and operating the automatic external defibrillator, bandage patients’ injuries, immobilize the spine, provide oxygen therapy, administer basic medications, and assist with emergency childbirth.
• Use oral and written skills to communicate effectively in anxiety-producing situations with patients, families, and members of the health care team.
• Apply professional values and ethical behaviors individually and as a member of a
• team in providing emergency care.
• Understand the overall roles and responsibilities of the EMT in performing both emergency medical care and operational aspects of the job.
• Develop skills in patient evaluation and all emergency treatment procedures as required by Maryland state protocols.
• Develop skill in the use and maintenance of all equipment and instruments required to accomplish the job as an EMT.
• Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology and of the mechanics of injury for patient evaluation for the sick and injured.
• Meet requirements for Maryland Emergency Medical Technician-Basic certification exam.

• Describe the origin and history of fire prevention efforts in the United States.
• Identify the responsibility and authority for fire prevention inspections and related activities.
• Explain and identify principles and procedures to correct fire hazards.
• Describe basic principles of fire cause determination as they relate to fire prevention and investigation.
• Identify operational deficiencies in sprinkler systems and special hazard fixed fire protection systems.
• Identify the relationship between fire safety education and fire prevention.
• Identify records management skills needed in fire prevention.
• Utilize a knowledge of building construction principles, fire protection systems, and fire prevention codes to affect safer occupancies
• Conduct risk reduction inspections through employing hazard identification, interpreting and applying codes and standards, and applying hazard abatement process.
• Use appropriate media to educate a variety of audiences in risk reduction.
• Conduct, coordinate, and complete basic fire cause and origin investigation and participate, under supervision, in the investigation of complex fire situations.

General Education and Other Requirements (29 – 31 credit hours)
EN 101	Techniques of Reading and Writing I	3
	English Foundation	3
	Health foundation	1 - 3
	Mathematics foundation	3
	Speech foundation	3
PY 102	General Psychology	3
	Arts or Humanities distribution	3
	Natural sciences lab distribution (Chemistry recommended)	4
	Computer Applications Elective	3
CT 131	Construction Plans Reading	3
Fire Science Requirements (33 credit hours)
FS 101	Principles of Emergency Services	3
FS 105	Fire Behavior and Combustion	3
FS 106	Occupational Safety for Emergency Services	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
FS 216	Fire Protection Systems	3
FS 230	Advanced Concepts in Structural Fire Protection	3
FS 241	Performance-based Design Fire Protection	3
FS 242	Human Behavior in Fire	3
FS 250	Fire Protection Internship	3
	Total credit hours	62 - 64

• Provide an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through the utilization of personnel, equipment and extinguishing agents.
• Apply theoretical knowledge of hydraulic principles to solving water supply problems for fire protection.
• Utilize a knowledge of building construction principles, fire protection systems, and fire prevention codes to affect safer occupancies.
• Produce fire protection drawings. Design fire protection systems.
• Use construction blueprints. Evaluate automatic sprinkler systems and fire protection hazards.
• Troubleshoot electrical components of fire protection systems.
• Compare manual and automatic fire extinguishing systems and agents. Arrange fire detection, alarm, and control devices.