Fire Science (FIRE)

FIRE 100 Introduction to Firefighting (A, W)

3 credits
This course presents a broad overview of a career in the fire service, including the basics of firefighter safety, fire behavior, etc. Not available to students with Fire 117 or equivalent Firefighter I and II certification.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 100
Lab fee: $20.00

FIRE 102 Prevention Practices (On Demand)

3 credits
This course is an overview of inspection programs, with emphasis on fire protection procedures and practices. Relationships of prevention programs with the government, private sector, codes and arson is discussed.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: FIRE 117

FIRE 104 Fire Investigation Methods (SU, A)

4 credits
This course is a study of the principles of fire investigations including recognition, preservation, collection, and presentation of arson evidence. Also covered are arson laws, interrogation of witnesses, application of photography, preparation of reports, and adjustment of insured losses. A look at the estimation of loss due to fire, smoke and water is included.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: FIRE 100 or 117 or documented Firefighter I and II certification.
Lab fee: $25.00

FIRE 106 Protection Systems (SU)

3 credits
This course introduces the design and operation of fire protection systems, including water distribution, direction, alarm, and watchman services and protection systems for special hazards. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam and water spray systems are studied in detail. Also covered are standpipes and sprinkler systems and methods of reestablishment after use.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: FIRE 100 or 117 or documented Firefighter I and II certification.
Lab fee: $5.00

FIRE 108 Fire Fighting Command I (W)

4 credits
FIRE 108 presents a study of group operations and command strategy for fireground operations. Course includes the training of companies and officers to operate as a team and methods for implementing plans and strategy into tactical operations.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: FIRE 100 or 117 or documented Firefighter I and II certification.
Lab fee: $5.00

FIRE 109 Fire Fighting Command II (SP)

3 credits
This course covers group operations and command strategy at the chief officer level, preplanning of fire fighting operations, and deployment of personnel and equipment. Specific tactical problems are analyzed. Operations and tactics including mutual and outside aid in fire fighting are presented.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisites: FIRE 108, FIRE 117 or documented Firefighter I and II certification.
Lab fee: $25.00

FIRE 116 Personnel Training Methods (On Demand)

3 credits
This course introduces methods of instruction, application of audio visual equipment, testing and evaluation, and preparation of materials. Special emphasis is placed upon planning an organizational training program.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 4 hours
Lab fee: $3.00

FIRE 117 Firefighter I and II (A, SP, SU)

12 credits
The course covers all of the performance and knowledge objectives in the current NFPA Standard 1001 for Firefighter I and II, including but not limited to: fire department organization, safety, fire alarm, fire behavior, extinguishers, rope, ladders, hose streams, fire control, salvage and rescue. This course is required for employment as a professional firefighter. Successful completion of this course will enable students to take the State of Ohio certification exam for Firefighter I and II levels (240-hour firefighter course).
Lecture: 8 hours – Lab: 14 hours
Lab fee: $250.00

FIRE 151 Fire Prevention Codes (On Demand)

4 credits
FIRE 151 is a study of important building construction and fire safety codes, with emphasis on fire prevention and enforcement.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: FIRE 102 and 117

FIRE 153 Fire Hydraulics (SP)

4 credits
This course presents an introduction to hydraulic theory. Drafting of water, velocity and discharge, friction loss, engine and nozzle pressure, fire streams, and pressure loses in flowing hydrants are all discussed. Students receive practice in the application of hydraulic principles. Flow and pump testing, as well as the study of water distribution, are covered.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: FIRE 100 or 117 or documented Firefighter I and II certification.
Lab fee: $8.00

FIRE 202 Hazardous Materials II (On Demand)

4 credits
FIRE 202 is a study of the properties and behavior of various hazardous chemicals in our environment. It presents an overview of the physical and chemical characteristics of toxic, flammable, and reactive substances in the forms of solids, liquids, and gases, combined with practical application of methods for responding to emergencies involving such materials. Emphasis will be placed upon safe approach to incident scenes, positive identification of materials, and accurate analysis of the dangers presented by hazardous materials. Simulation and tabletop emergency exercises will be utilized throughout the course.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: LAWE 268
Lab fee: $6.00

FIRE 203 Legal Aspects of Fire Protection (W)

3 credits
This course presents an introduction to laws, civil and criminal actions, and the judicial system. Topics such as municipal liability for acts of the fire department and its members, pensions, salary and compensation, and termination are covered, as are the initiation, operation, liability and legal aspects of mutual aid, primary response contracts, and private contracts. Also noted is the duty owed by the public to members of the fire department.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Lab fee: $5.00

FIRE 204 Fire Service Rating System (Fire Insurance) (A)

2 credits
FIRE 204 covers the history of fire insurance and the principles and practices of inspections by the Insurance Services Office. Course details the rating system as used by I.S.O. to determine premium rates and presents an extensive study of methods used by I.S.O. to classify public protection and individual property fire suppression.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: FIRE 100 or 117 or documented Firefighter I and II certification
Lab fee: $5.00

FIRE 205 Fire Service Company Officer: Supervisory Methods (A)

3 credits
FIRE 205 introduces supervisory techniques as applied to public service personnel. Course covers the need for job descriptions and job procedures, reports, oral and written directions, work evaluation, meetings, discipline, and conference leaders. Also presents effective methods for teaching and motivating personnel.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: FIRE 100 or 117 or documented Firefighter I and II certification
Lab fee: $5.00

FIRE 206 Administration of a Fire Department (SP)

3 credits
FIRE 206 looks at the contemporary fire protection agency, its functions, structure, and operational techniques. Course covers the principles of organization, staffing, budgeting, controlling, coordinating, planning, and research in fire protection. Also suggests ways to develop and maintain liaison/cooperation between fire and police departments.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisites: FIRE 205, FIRE 100 or FIRE 117 or documented Firefighter I and II certification
Lab fee: $5.00

FIRE 207 Customer Services for the Fire Services: PR (A)

3 credits
This course studies the psychology of relations between public service employees and the general population. It presents the policies and practices of community relations as they apply to public service agencies. Current national and local community problems are explored.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Lab fee: $5.00

FIRE 209 Fire Fighting Problems (On Demand)

3 credits
FIRE 209 introduces procedures for fighting aircraft fires. Course details the procedures for fighting fires involving hydrocarbons and LP gas. It presents the hazards of electrical emergencies and the proper procedures for handling them. Examples of disaster and stress involving emergency personnel are discussed.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: FIRE 117
Lab fee: $3.00

FIRE 210 Construction/Collapse for Fire/Rescue (A)

4 credits
FIRE 210 offers an introduction to present and past practices involved in building construction. It deals with important standard elements of buildings, the hidden dangers of old and new buildings, what influences structural stability of walls in fires, and how to look for and judge hundreds of structural dangers. The relationships between construction materials and fire damage to a building are presented.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: FIRE 100 or 117 or documented Firefighter I and II certification
Lab fee: $20.00