This course covers intermediate fire investigation and inspection techniques, special and target hazards, code enforcement procedures, area of origin, determining fire cause, detailed detection, and prosecution procedures. Students will use fire codes, conduct building inspections, and investigations. This course is designed to meet specific learning needs for students. Prior approval must be obtained from the instructor offering the class and from the Associate Dean of the College. Examples might include special program applications, case studies, or research.
Course involves classroom and field training, in-hospital observation, and clinical experience.
The purpose of the training is to ensure individual competency in each student by the successful completion of each objective. Students will be introduced to hazardous materials and the first responder's responsibility when responding to a hazardous materials incident. This course focuses on the vital importance of incident command and commonly accepted practices. The maintenance of firefighting and medical emergency equipment will be taught along with the basic maintenance of emergency vehicles. Students in this course will learn effective workout habits and improve their own body conditioning.