Students examine the history, types, methods, and principles of fire department organization. Emphasized are supervisory responsibilities and functions. Hydraulics 3 hours credit Students examine fluid flow, measurement, and water availability from distribution systems. Maintenance and inspection procedures for various water protection systems are also studied. This course includes an exploration of organization principles with an emphasis on making decisions in the fire community.
Emphasis is placed on supervisory responsibilities and functions.
Productivity, Budgets, Cost Analysis are also major areas of study. FRSC 210 Building and Fire Codes 3 hours credit Building and fire codes of city, state, and federal governments are studied. Codes and guides promulgated by other national organizations are included. Provisions of the city administrative code, the multiple dwelling law code, rezoning resolutions, and city fire prevention regulations are emphasized. This course focuses on the study of chemical characteristics and reactions related to storage, transportation, and handling hazardous materials.