FI 102 Fundamentals of Fire Prevention 3 credits Study of the function of the prevention organizations, inspections, surveying and mapping procedures, recognition of fire hazards, and fire alarm and detection systems. FI 103 Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy 3 credits Reviews the chemistry, equipment, and manpower of basic fire-fighting tactics and strategies, methods of attack, and planning for fire problems. 3 credits Study of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances that influence the field of fire prevention. FI 106 Fire Hydraulics 3 credits Reviews basic mathematics, hydraulic laws, and formulas as applied to the fire service application of hydraulic and water supply problems, and underwriters' requirements for pumps. MA 101 FI 107 Fire Apparatus and Equipment 3 credits Study of pumping engines, ladder trucks, aerial platforms, specialized equipment, and apparatus maintenance.
Emphasis is on the techniques of effective management as applied to a service organization.
I 3 credits Reviews basic chemistry, storage, handling, laws, standards, and fire-fighting practices pertaining to hazardous materials. 101 FI 203 Hazardous Materials II 3 credits Covers storage, handling, laws, standards, and fire-fighting practices. Emphasis is on fire fighting and control at the company officer level. FI 202 FI 204 Fire Protection, Building Construction 3 credits Develops an awareness of prevention, protection features, and special hazards inherent in the design and structure of buildings. 3 hours lecture FI 205 Fire Investigation 3 credits Introduction to arson and incendiarism, arson laws, types of incendiary fires, methods of determining fire cause, recognizing and preserving evidence, interviewing and detaining witnesses, and giving court testimony.