Fire Science

An introductory class designed to provide students with the history and philosophy of fire science. Content areas to be covered in this course also include career orientation, employment requirements and fire personnel responsibilities.
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Students are introduced to the fundamentals of fluids in motion and at rest and their applications to the fire service industry.
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This course introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk and hazard evaluation and control procedures for emergency service organizations.
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This course introduces the student to safe driving techniques and practices. In addition, the student will operate fire apparatus in a controlled environment.
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This course uses the concepts of Life Safety Education and Fire Prevention as a partial means of building community relations. In addition, other aspects of community relationship building are explored.
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This course will introduce the student to concepts and practices related to technical rescue in the Fire Service. Emphasis will be placed on the use of ropes and systems common in the fire service.
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This course covers the classifications of buildings and what constitutes a rated building. Fire and life safety devices required by the U.B.C. are emphasized. The installation of fire assemblies and appliances are introduced.
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This course introduces students to the basic principles of fire tactics and strategies, and provides students with the skills needed to safely and effectively supervise company-level fire ground operations. Principles of size-up and fire spread, hazard identification, fire attack methodology based on the principles of RECEO-VS, supervision and coordination of assigned resources, and fire ground safety are emphasized.
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Students study hazardous materials regulations; terminology; identification systems, shipping and storage containers; incident command systems and basic analysis; information resources; chemical protective clothing, and decontamination.
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This course is designed to prepare the student to fight wildland fires. It includes information on safety practices and initial control strategies and meets the NWCG requirements for S-130/S-190 and L-180. Prerequisite: Volunteer or career firefighter or acceptance by special permission.
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This course introduces students to the basics of firefighting. Topics include safety, fire behavior, personal protective equipment, portable extinguishers, search and rescue, ropes and knots, hoses, ladders, and emergency vehicle accident prevention. Prerequisite: Successful completion of first-year general education requirements.
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Practical applications using firefighting equipment including personal protective equipment, hoses, ladders and extinguishers are emphasized. Emergency vehicle accident prevention methods also are included.
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This course provides a continuation of the concepts introduced in FS 211 with emphasis on the incident command system, forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, fire cause determination, communications and water supply.
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Practical applications using the incident command system are emphasized in this course. Practical skills include forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, fire cause determination, communications and water supply. Prerequisite: Successful completion of FS 211, 212 and concurrent enrollment in FS 221.
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This course continues building on the foundation provided in FS 211 and FS 221 emphasizing leadership and advanced fire service skills. Prerequisite: Successful completion of FS 221, 222 and concurrent enrollment in FS 232.
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Practical lab applications utilizing skills from FS 212 and 222 are emphasized. Fire streams, fire suppression techniques, heavy-duty rescue, vehicle fires, wildland fires and fire prevention also are emphasized. Prerequisite: Successful completion of FS 221, 222 and concurrent enrollment in FS 231.
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This course explores a variety of self-development activities that assist students in gaining employment after graduation as well as preparing them for continuing their professional growth once in the field. These activities include practicing various steps needed to locate and secure a position in the fire service.
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For course description, see Cooperative Education.
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For course description, see Cooperative Education.
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