| FIRE SCIENCE (DESCRIPTIONS AND PREREQUISITES) |
| FISC 102 |
Firefighter II |
12 CR |
| This course includes basic fire fighting skills while utilizing tools and equipment commonly used by municipal fire departments. Hazardous materials operations (24-hour) level training is a required component. IMPORTANT NOTE: The current Fire Science curriculum is offered as a career advancement program for the already certified volunteer or career firefighter. The program can recognize a limited number of training certifications issued by the state of Michigan and the state of Indiana. Students possessing state certifications should contact Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) for transferability. The Fire Science Consortium is aggressively pursuing the ability to offer a Firefighter II Academy. Students in need of Firefighter II certification are encouraged to contact KVCC, 269-372-5202, or visit the KVCC web site at <www.kvcc.edu> for program updates. |
| FISC 110 |
Fire Prevention |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: FISC 102. This course will introduce students to an important function of any progressive fire department-fire prevention. Major topics include fire prevention inspection techniques, the importance of code enforcement procedures, and developing public fire education programs. |
| FISC 111 |
Building Construction |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: FISC 102. Students will explore the methods and materials used to construct buildings, how the design and engineering of a structure can influence smoke and fire travel, and how the structural integrity of a building is affected by fire. The safety of building occupants and firefighters is emphasized. |
| FISC 112 |
Fire Service Tactics |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: FISC 102. This course will examine modern fire fighting techniques used to effectively mitigate a variety of incidents. Students will review different tactics related to general and specific fire situations. It is designed to prepare firefighters and fire officers to successfully execute strategical assignments from incident managers. |
| FISC 210 |
Fire Cause Determination |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: FISC 102. Firefighters and fire officers will learn how to determine the origin and cause of a fire. Identifying and preserving evidence, recognizing when the assistance of a more highly trained investigator is needed, and courtroom procedures will be discussed. |
| FISC 211 |
Instructional Techniques |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: FISC 102. This course is a comprehensive approach to the basics of instructing and presenting. Students will study characteristics of adult learners, learn to identify training needs, develop outlines, and make presentations in class. The operation of audiovisual equipment will be demonstrated. |
| FISC 212 |
Incident Management |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: FISC 102. The emphasis of this course is to provide firefighters and fire officers with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage incident operations. Classroom activities will focus on recognizing incident priorities and the ability to manage fire service personnel, equipment, and other resources. |
