MWCC College Catalog — Fire Science Technology

FST111 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

3 credits
Exploration of building construction and design with emphasis focused on fire protection concerns is at the center of this course. Statutory and suggested guidelines at the local, state, and national levels are reviewed. Prerequisites: ENG100, RDG100, or placement. Offered occasionally.

FST112 FIRE HYDRAULICS

3 credits
This is a course in incompressible fluids including fluid properties, principles of fluid statics, fluid flow system principles, pipe friction and heat loss, flow measurements, pumps, and other hydraulic devices and machinery. Applications are related to fire protection systems such as sprinklers, standpipes, hoses, nozzles, pumpers, and water supply systems. Demonstrations will illustrate and supplement the principles developed in class. Prerequisites: ENG100, RDG100, MAT096, or placement. Offered occasionally.

FST113 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

3 credits
Fire detection and extinguishing systems of both automatic and manual types are studied, such as sprinkler and standpipe systems, inert gases, foam and dry chemicals, temperature and smoke responsive devices, and alarm and signaling systems. Prerequisites: ENG100, RDG100, or placement. Offered occasionally.

FST114 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

3 credits
The course includes a review of basic chemistry; storage and handling of hazardous materials; and laws, standards and fire fighting practices within extreme fire hazard areas. Demonstrations will illustrate and supplement the class work. Prerequisites: ENG100, RDG100, or placement. Offered occasionally.

FST117 FIRE CODES AND PREVENTION

3 credits
This course is a study of the history and development of codes that influence the field of fire prevention. Emphasis is placed on the nature and scope of legal statutes and related codes in fire protection control. Prerequisites: ENG100, RDG100, or placement. Offered occasionally.

FST122 FIRE FIGHTING TACTICS & STRATEGY

3 credits
This course reviews fire chemistry, equipment, and manpower; basic fire fighting tactics and strategy; methods of attack; and preplanning fire problems. Fire situations are presented for analysis and study, consistent with accepted fire fighting practices. Prerequisites: ENG100, RDG100, or placement, and a basic knowledge of fire behavior and fire fighting skills. Offered occasionally.

FST123 INVESTIGATION AND ARSON

3 credits
This course is a systematic introduction to the terminology, causes, analysis, and prosecution related to arson. Court cases will be analyzed, and guest speakers will present topics relevant to arson investigation. Prerequisites: ENG100, RDG100, or placement. Offered occasionally.

FST124 FIRE COMPANY OFFICER

3 credits
This fire science course introduces students to the organizational necessities required of new fire company officers as they relate to firefighters and the public. Included will be discussions of supervision, budgeting, etc., as a method to educate potential company officers. Prerequisites: ENG100, RDG100, or placement. Offered occasionally.

FST125 INTRODUCTION TO THE FIRE SERVICE

3 credits
This class has been designed to give the student who has little or no experience or knowledge of the Fire Service a basic understanding of the essential aspects of the varied functions of the Fire Service. This course will be a prerequisite to Tactics and Strategies, Hazardous Materials, Fire Hydraulics, Fire/Arson Investigation, and Incident Management. Prerequisites: ENG100, RDG100, or placement. Offered occasionally.

FST128 INCIDENT COMMAND

3 credits
This course exposes students to the history of the Incident Management System from “Firescope” to the current National Incident Management System. The various components of the IMS will be studied in detail. The student will apply IMS to a variety of incidents including fires, multi casualty, hazardous materials, search and rescue, natural disasters, and terrorism incidents. Multiple operations utilizing unified command will be emphasized. This course will involve case studies, exercises, and field visits that test the knowledge and apply the skills of the student. Prerequisites: ENG100, RDG100, or placement, and a basic knowledge of fire behavior and fire fighting skills. Offered occasionally.

FST130 MUNICIPAL FIRE ADMINISTRATION

3 credits
This course reviews aspects of the administration of a fire department within the confines of cities and towns including supervision, employer-employee relations, budgetary issues, etc. Prerequisites: ENG100, RDG100; current fire service employment, full- or part-time or call firefighter status. Offered occasionally.

FST132 INTRODUCTION TO TERRORISM

3 credits
This course provides students with information relating to terrorism at both large- and small-scale incidents. The student will learn the profiles of terrorists from past and present events. Preparation and response guidelines will be explored along with policy development. Prerequisite: None. Offered occasionally.