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.