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Course Descriptions
FS5246 National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) Firefighter II
3.5 credits (3 lec, 1 lab hr/wk)
The purpose of this course is to provide the more skilled
fire science student with the “intermediate” knowledge
and hands-on skills necessary to be involved in fire
suppression activities under the general supervision of a
skilled officer. Students completing this course have met
the NFPA 1001 standards for certification as NFPA
Firefighter IIs.
Prerequisites: FS5244 and FS5245 with a “C” or better.
FS5253 Fire Apparatus and Equipment
3 credits (2.5 lec, 1 lec-lab hrs wk)
This course provides students with information on care
and preventive maintenance of emergency vehicles, safe
operating practices, and techniques necessary for safely
pumping water from various types of engines. This
course meets part of the training requirements for NFPA
Apparatus Operator (NFPA Standard 1002). FS5257
completes the training requirements for NFPA Apparatus
Operator.
Prerequisite: FS5240 or FS5244 with a “C” or better.
FS5254 Introduction to Fire Protection
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course introduces the student to different aspects of
the fire protection career field. It is primarily intended for
the person who wishes to become a firefighter. This class
is considered the foundation course for all of the fire
science technology students. Included is an overview of
aspects of the hiring/selection process, fire protection
opportunities other than structural firefighter positions
(emergency medical technician, wildland firefighter,
airport firefighter, search and rescue team members, fire
prevention, etc.) and resources utilized in the fire service.
Also, the students will be introduced to the concept of the
systems approach to fire protection by presenting
the components of modern fire department responsibility,
including emergency incident management, public
education, training, resource management, and
customer service.
FS5257 Fire Service Hydraulics
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
The goal of this course is to present and explain the
different formulas and methods for correctly calculating
engine pressure during pumping operations. It is vital to
safe and effective fire ground operations that the
driver/operator be able to properly calculate engine
pressures while operating a pumper.
FS5259 Fire Organization and Command
3 credits (3 lec hrs/week)
The course is designed to provide students with basic
concepts of organizational structure and command
sequences associated with emergency scene
management. Students will receive training on basic
elements of the Incident Command System (ICS),
preparation for company officer emergency scene
management, and decision making process for managing
company tactical operations (MCTO).
FS5276 S-130/190 Wildland Firefighter Type II
3 credits (33 lec, 7 lab hrs/total)
This entry-level course is designed to train new
firefighters in basic wildland fire fighting skills. Firefighters
successfully completing this course will be qualified to
suppress wildland fires under close supervision. This
course comprises four separate wildland classes; I-100
(Introduction to Incident Command System), S-130
(Basic Wildland Firefighter Training), S-190
(Introduction to Fire Behavior) and PMS-416 (Standards
for Survival). This training is required for all personnel
prior to certification as a Firefighter (Type 2) under the
National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) wildland
qualification system.
FS5279 S-212 Wildfire Powersaws
2 credits (20 lec, 8 lab hrs/total)
The course is a “skill” course that is designed to
instruct prospective chain saw operators in the Job
Performance requirements (JPRs) of the wildfire
powersaw operator position.
FS5280 Cooperative Work Experience
1-3 credits (3-9 hrs/wk)
Maximum of 6 credits applicable toward degree. This
course consists of a planned program of observation and
practical experience in a selected organization within the
fire suppression field, or with an organization whose work
is related to firefighting. This course is designed to give
fire science degree students actual field experience and
the opportunity to apply fire science concepts, theory,
and training in field situations.
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
Southwestern Oregon Community College 2006-07 Catalog www.socc.edu Course Descriptions 170