Basic company functions are studied in accordance with their role in an incident management system. 503-134 Introduction to Fire Organization 3 credits Presents an overview of the fire service both in the public and private sectors. Emphasis on public fire protection includes its history, fire safety, fire behavior and fire loss. Also surveys the topics presented in other Fire Protection Technician Program courses. Water Supply Hydraulics 4 credits Provides a basic study of hydraulics in theory and practice.
Students compute water-flow problems for industrial and municipal fire service applications.
An actual field laboratory demonstrates practical application at the conclusion of this course. 503-153 Strategic Operations 4 credits Students learn the procedures involved in developing an incident management system. Field settings with hands-on experience included in course. Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification examinations. Completion of the EMT Basic Course also will provide the student with a diploma in the Fire Recruit Academy.