FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
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West Georgia Technical College
Course Descriptions - Fire Science
Questions concerning the Fire Science Technology program may be directed to the Fire Science Advisor, Thomas Young Smith, Sr. at (706) 845-4323 or www.tsmith@westgatech.org
Fire Science Technology courses offered at West Georgia Technical College toward a Diploma or Associate Degree. At this time only those courses listed "on-line" are available at this time.
FSC - 101 Introduction to Fire Science (5) (on-line course or on campus) Includes introduction to: the history of fire service, fire safety for people and property, fire behavior, fire hazards of material, fire investigation and data collection, fire protection through building construction and design, waterbed and non water based fire protection systems, alarms and detection systems and devices, municipal fire defenses, fire department organization, codes and standards, fire service organizations, and fire service careers.
FSC - 110 Fire Service Supervision and Leadership (5) Introduces common supervision and leadership theories and practices with emphasis on the unique supervisory requirements created by the nature of fire department shift work and change from emergency and non emergency situations. Topics include: management styles and types, leading effectively, stress management, time management, group dynamics, communication, motivation, counseling, conflict resolution, and total quality management principles.
FSC – 121 Fire fighting Strategy and Tactics (5) This course presents the principles of applying fire department resources to mitigate a fire or related emergency. General topics include: principles of fire fighting, size up, engine company operations, hose line selection and placement, water supply, standpipe and sprinkler operations, ladder company operations, forcible entry, ventilation and search and rescue. Specific fires reviewed will include private dwellings, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, high-rise structures, buildings under construction, structural collapse, flammable liquid and gas fires and water front fires.
FSC – 132 Fire Service Instructor (5) Students will learn to analyze jobs and information, then prepare and present related training. Emphasis is placed of planning, organizing, presenting, and testing, using methodologies appropriate to the subject. Topics include: orientation to emergency services instruction, communication, planning and analysis, objectives, learning, assessment, methods of instruction, instructor materials, media, training related group dynamics, classroom management, and the legal environment. Students will have numerous opportunities to apply what they learn.
FSC – 141 Hazardous Materials (5) Study the basic fundamentals of emergency response to hazardous materials incidents, types of chemicals - specifically hazardous chemicals. Emphasis is placed on emergency service in combating, controlling, and coordinating a hazardous materials incident.
FSC - 145 Chemistry of Hazardous Materials (5) (Required for the Degree program) Introduces the principles and practices required to work with hazardous chemicals in the fire fighting environment. Topics include: principles of chemical reaction, chemistry of common elements, chemistry of corrosive material and chemistry of water reactive materials.
FSC - 151 Fire Prevention and Inspection (5) (on-line course or on campus) Emphasis is place on the shared responsibility of all fire service personnel to prevent fires and fire losses. Topics include: survey of fire prevention activities, conducting basic fire prevention inspections, life safety code, review of local an state laws regarding fire inspection, and review of applicable codes and standards.
FSC – 161 Firefighter Safety and Loss Control (5) A proactive approach to fire service injury and loss prevention. Topics include: a survey of fire deaths and injuries, physical fitness, training, station activities, emergency scene activities, post incident accident/loss analysis, safety officers, employee assistance programs, protective clothing, and equipment, insurance, and a review of applicable laws and standards including NFPA 1500.
FSC - 201 Fire Service Management (5) Presents an introduction to Fire Service Management. Management theories, responsibilities and concepts are discusses beginning from a historical perspective and leading to practical modern methods. Topics include: organization management, planning for and evaluating community fire protection, program management, managing innovation, financial management, personnel management, training, emergency management, emergency medical systems, community relations, public fire safety education, alternative delivery systems, equipment and buildings, and special operations, and legal aspects of fire service management.
FSC – 210 Fire Service Hydraulics (5) Begins with the history and theories of the use of water for fire extinguishment then moves to practical application of the principles of hydraulics in water systems and on the fire ground. Topics include: water at rest and in motion, velocity and discharge, water distribution systems fire service pumps, friction loss, engine and nozzle pressures, fire streams, stand pipe systems, automatic sprinkler systems, fire fighting foams, and the clip board friction loss system.
FSC - 220 Fire Protection Systems (5) A Review of fire detection and
protection systems including: automatic sprinkler systems, portable fire
extinguishers, restaurant/kitchen systems, special hazard systems, detection systems, and
control systems. the applicable laws, codes and standards will be introduced along
with regulatory and support agencies.
FSC – 230 Fire Service Building Construction (5) Presents building construction features from the perspective of the fire service with emphasis placed on the use of building construction information to prevent and reduce fire fighter and civilian deaths and injuries. Topics include: principles of construction, wood construction, ordinary construction, garden apartments, principles of fire resistance, steel construction, concrete construction, fire growth, smoke containment, high rise construction, trusses, automatic sprinklers, rack storage, buildings under construction, and pre fire planning.
FSC – 241 Incident Command (5) This course addresses the area of emergency scene management. It begins with review of the programs and processes which are the basis for a successful command system, then moves into the functions of command. Initial and extended response to small and large incidents will be covered. The student will become familiar with "ICS", "Fire Command:, and other successful incident management concepts and will make extensive sue of fire simulation to practice new skills.
FSC – 260 Fire Services Information Management (5) This course begins with the fundamental of information gathering and report writing as they apply to the fire service then narrows its scope to include specific types of record keeping. Topics include: narrative reports, personnel records, training records, vehicle and physical maintenance and applicable laws, standards, procedures, and recommendations. A review of the use of computers for each operation will be included as the topics are covered.
FSC - 270 Fire Investigation (5) This course includes: introduction to the
crime of arson, fire fighters responsibilities in fire cause determination, fire behavior,
fire causes, point of origin determination, fire scene investigation, field equipment,
evidence collection and preservation, fire related deaths, forensic lab services and
equipment, arson motives, arson for profit, information sources, insurance, and vehicle
fires. Also included are statutes relevant to arson, defenses to arson, law of
arrest, search and seizure, administrative inspections and searches, evidence rules,
trial preparation, and judicial proceedings. Students will investigate prepared
fires to practice their skills.
FSC - 280 Fire Science Law (5) Elective Course. This course includes: basic principals of law, civil actions against fire and emergency service organizations, criminal actions against firefighters, negligence actions, discrimination based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADA, workers' compensation, FLSA, liabilities in termination of employment, family and medical leave act, OSHA, others codes, products liability, age discrimination, labor and employment laws, collective bargaining, and general overview of other legislation affecting the fire service. Including a review of the court jurisdiction system.
To register for these courses, please contact a career counselor at
(706)845-4323. For
additional information about on-line courses please contact me.
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