Fire Science Course Descriptions
FFP1301
Fire Service Hydraulics, 3 credit hours, 45 contact hours (Offered as needed)
Introduction to the study and characteristics of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics in the fire service; to include basic hydraulic measuring units, facts, theories, and formulas for problem solving. The course covers the relationship between flow and pressure and mathematical hydraulic formulas.
FFP1302
Fire Apparatus Operations, 3 credit hours, 45 lec. (Offered as needed)
The curriculum covers the laws, rules and driving techniques for emergency vehicles, as well as an introduction to fire service hydraulics. Fire ground evolutions and pumping operations make up the practical part of the course. The evolution portion of the course includes the calculation of friction loss in hose and appliances, calculation of gallons per minute needed in fire streams, use of preconnected lines, tandem pumping, drafting, relays and master streams.
FFP1540
Private Fire Protection Systems I, 3 credit hours (Offered as needed)
This is a study of private fire protection and detection systems, such as sprinkler and standpipe systems, chemical extinguishing systems, detection systems and devices. Each system is discussed as to its need, construction, preventive maintenance and individual uses.
FFP1740
Fire Service Course Delivery, 3 credit hours (Offered as needed)
The curriculum draws from many recognized authorities in exploring the methods and mechanics of imparting information and adult learning principles. The course emphasizes techniques which have wide application in teaching situations, as well as devices for specific areas. Also stressed are measuring teaching effectiveness, the use of media and visual aids.
FFP1800
Disaster Education for Individuals and the Community, 2 credit hours (Offered as needed)
This course provides a study of the design, development, and delivery of public disaster safety education and programs including: methods of identification of disaster safety programs; the selection of target programs and strategies of affect reduction; methods of designing and implementing information and educational programs; methods of evaluating a program's impact. Studies include theoretical and practical skills training in individual, group, and mass media communications, instructional skills, planning priorities, and evaluation techniques.
FFP1801
Introduction to Emergency Management, 2 credit hours (Offered as needed)
This course will discuss emergency management practices and how they relate to natural and man-made disasters. It is designed to help the student develop an understanding of overall emergency management principles, practices, and standards in the local, national, and international environments.
FFP1810
FireFighting Tactics and Strategy I, 3 credit hours (Offered as needed)
This course is a study of the basic concepts involved in fire fighting, including the behavior, fire fighting fundamentals and principles of extinguishment; the proper role for a utilization of various fire companies and pre-planning fire problems.
FFP1880
Political and Policy Basis for Emergency Management, 2 credit hours (Offered as needed)
This course provides the student specialized knowledge and skills necessary to develop public policy related to emergency management, providing public policy leadership in the area of emergency management as part of the larger responsibility to protect the general welfare of the people. Topics of discussion include: government disaster programs; agency participation; policy design and implementation; and administrative processes involved in managing disasters.
FFP1881
Emergency Management Leadership, 3 credit hours (Offered as needed)
This course provides the student the knowledge and skills necessary for effective interpersonal relationships, including conflict management and the use of power and influence as they apply to emergency administration and leadership. It addresses the budget process and related administrative duties of an emergency management program manager.
FFP1890
Emergency Management Principles for Tourism and Hospitality Industry, 2 credit hours (As needed)
This course analyzes emergency management functions and responsibilities within the tourism and hospitality industry. Particular emphasis is placed in the areas of administration, organization, communications, and human relations. Students will learn how historical mistakes can influence human response to disaster situations, and some of the current legal and human challenges posed when dealing with disasters
FFP2120
Fire Service Construction, 3 credit hours (Offered as needed)
Topics include identifying hazards from assault by fire and gravity, how building construction can influence fire spread, fire confinement or structural collapse, and many other life safety issues. This is not a building course, but rather a course to identify construction features and their hazards under fire conditions.
FFP2610
Fire Cause and Origin, 3 credit hours, 45 contact hours (Offered as needed)
Study of cause and origin of fires with emphasis on fire inspector’s or fire officer’s role in the investigation process. The course deals with determination of fire cause and origin, collection of evidence, and investigator’s preparation for trial.
FFP2720
Company Officer, 3 credit hours (Offered as needed)
Designed to assist fire officers in solving the varied problems and situations they will be required to manage effectively in today's ever-changing fire service. The curriculum includes a review of fire department organization and administration, management theory, leadership, communication, motivation, and small group dynamics.
FFP2780
Fire Department Administration, 3 credit hours (Offered as needed)
The course is designed to present the principles of management theory, and its application in the fire service. The course is intended for officers whose area of responsibility encompasses long and short range planning, budgeting and administration.
FFP2811
Firefighting Tactics and Strategy II, 3 credit hours (Offered as needed)
This course is a study of the principles utilized on the fire ground for maximum manpower and equipment utilization; fire ground administration starting with a small fire on up through major conflagrations. Emphasis will be on developing thinking skills in relation to crises. Prerequisite: FFP1810.
FFP2820
Emergency Preparedness, 3 credit hours (Offered as needed)
This course teaches all aspects of emergency preparedness and planning related to natural and man-made disasters, and basic principles of emergency management. Planning concepts and the planning process will be discussed.
FFP2834
Societal Issues in Disaster Management, 3 credit hours (Offered as needed)
This course examines human response to disaster events, including political and economic factors influencing vulnerability. It examines how individuals and institutions make decisions at all levels of disaster response, it is an introduction to current research pertaining to the sociological aspects of disaster, and it will provide increased awareness of the potential and difficulties in using social science research as a basis for modifying public policy.
FFP2841
Contigency Planning for the Private Sector, 2 credit hours (Offered as needed)
This course is designed to assist students in developing effective public sector plans by using the National Incident Management System and the Incident Command System templates. The curriculum includes case studies and development procedures for private sector logistics management and employee support planning.
FFP2843
Contingency Planning for the Public Sector II, 2 credit hours (Offered as needed)
Designed to assist students in developing effective public sector response and force protection plans by using the National Incident Management System and the Incident Command System templates.