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FSC 121 Trench Rescue for First Responders
1.25 cr. hrs. 1.25 periods (1.25 lec.)
Concepts and techniques to prepare the emergency responder to perform trench rescues. Includes rescuer safety, the
OSHA regulation governing trench operations, trench hazards and soil classifications, rescue procedures and the creation
of safe areas in which to work within the trench.
Recommendation: Complete FSC 110, 111, 112, 117 and Hazardous Materials First Responder Certification prior to
enrolling in this course.
Information: This class meets State of Arizona Fire Marshal requirements: NFPA 1983, NFPA 1500 special operations,
NFPA 1670.
Offered: Spring.
FSC 122 Structural Collapse Rescue for First Responders
1.25 cr. hrs. 1.25 periods (1.25 lec.)
Concepts and techniques to prepare the emergency responder to perform rescues in collapsed or structurally compromised
buildings. Includes rescuer safety, types of building materials and their properties, hazards to rescuers, calculating weights
of building materials and their capacities, development of a structural collapse rescue plan, debris removal and possible
victim locations. Also includes the FEMA structure marking system, cribbing procedures, and the construction of various
shoring systems.
Prerequisite(s): FSC 121.
Recommendation: Complete FSC 110, 111, 112, 116, and 117 prior to enrolling in this course.
Information: This class meets State of Arizona Fire Marshal requirements: NFPA 1983, NFPA 1500 special operations,
NFPA 1670.
Offered: Spring.
FSC 130 Strength and Fitness for the Fire Service
2.5 cr. hrs. 2.5 periods (2.5 lec.)
Overview of fitness as it pertains to prospective firefighters. Includes endurance training, flexibility training, strength
conditioning and use of equipment in Fire Incident Readiness Evaluation.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
FSC 149 Fire Operations I
4 cr. hrs. 5 periods (3 lec., 2 lab)
Specialized classroom and practical experience in the techniques of firefighting. Includes the chemistry of fire, use of water
and other agents, firefighting equipment and its uses, firefighting practices and safety.
Information: Completion of FSC 149 and 150 will help prepare the student for successful completion of State of Arizona
Firefighter I and II practical evaluations. Only when taken as a part of the Pima Community College Fire Academy can
students be concurrently enrolled in FSC 149 and 150.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
FSC 150 Fire Operations II
4 cr. hrs. 5 periods (3 lec., 2 lab)
Specialized classroom and practical experience in the practices and techniques of fire fighting. Includes principles of
community fire defense, methods of entry, rescue, tools, apparatus, equipment, salvage, hydraulics, and fire
extinguishment.
Prerequisite(s): FSC 149.
Information: Completion of FSC 149 and 150 will help prepare the student for successful completion of State of Arizona
Firefighter I and II practical evaluations. Only when taken as a part of the Pima Community College Fire Academy can
students be concurrently enrolled in FSC 149 and 150.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
FSC 151 Introduction to Fire Science
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Historical and scientific background on the fire protection field. Includes the development and future of the field in
America; governmental, industrial and private fire protection organizations and agencies; and employment and
promotional opportunities.
Recommendation: Completion of FSC 149 prior to enrolling in this class or concurrent enrollment in FSC 149 and 150.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
FSC 152 Fundamentals of Fire Prevention
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to the principles of fire prevention. Includes authority, responsibility and organization of fire prevention,
inspection procedures and reports, fire hazard recognition, building construction, and occupancy classifications. Also
includes site access and means of egress, water-based fire protection and water supply systems, portable extinguishers,
special agent, extinguishing systems, and fire detection and alarm systems, plans review, hazardous materials and
flammable and combustible liquids, and storage, handling, and use of other hazardous materials.
Prerequisite(s): FSC 149.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
FIRE SCIENCE
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