Fire Science

Program Learning Outcomes

Possess the industry recognized skills required for entry-level employment as a firefighter, meeting International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) standards for Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Operations and other industry standards.

Demonstrate and appropriately use fire service equipment and procedures in conjunction with a variety of emergency response incidents; possess industry recognized apparatus operation knowledge, skills and abilities.

Identify fire protection systems used in various occupancies including sprinkler systems, extinguishing agents, early warning devices, fire pumps, smoke and flame detection, and standpipes.

Possess industry recognized hazardous materials first responder competencies to the level of First Responder Operations.

Demonstrate the principles of effective risk management during incident operations including managing emergency scene safety with multiple responding units regarding the resources of time, personnel, equipment and jurisdictional authority.

Understand the ethical responsibilities and consequences of working in an emergency services-related environment.

Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving abilities, teamwork, communication, intercultural appreciation, and technical and information literacy skills as they apply to the fire service.

Demonstrate employee traits considered strong in a professional work environment: dependability, appearance, positive attitude, thoroughness, timelines, safety, and the human relations skills necessary for work in emergency services.

Apply basic firefighting skills to a wild land/urban interface environment.

Have a thorough knowledge of the hiring process to include Civil Service Examinations.

Classes

FS 196: Cooperative Work Experience

Credits

Designed to provide students with on-the-job practical field experience. One credit for each five hours of work experience per week.

FS 296: Work Experience

Credits

Designed to provide students with on-the-job practical field experience. One credit for each five hours of work experience per week.