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The focus of this course is designed to facilitate a successful transition to college and focuses on: orientation to college: academic success strategies; study skills, professional development; introduction to Web Services, critical thinking skills, and academic advising services, time management and developing an understanding of the fire service as a public trust. 1 hour of lecture per week. Prerequisite: None

This course provides the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety and how understanding the building types and construction principles will improve fire suppression and fire ground safety. The emphasis of this course is on firefighter safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: None.

This introductory course provides an overview of fire services; career opportunities in fire fighting and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection/service; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private firefighting services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; introduction to fire protection systems; fire strategy and tactics. Students will learn basic fire suppression, rescue, and extrication skills. This academic course will include competency based skill development necessary to perform fire/rescue duties. 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: None [Course fee: $30.00]

Firefighting Services II continues the study of fire service nomenclature; specific firefighting techniques and functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; fire protection systems; and understanding fire strategy and tactics. Students will learn and practice basic fire suppression, rescue, and extrication skills. Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to apply for Vermont Certification as a Firefighter I. This procedure includes passing a written exam; proficiency skill based testing, and participation in a live burn exercise at the Vermont Fire Academy. 3 hours of lecture, 1 hour of laboratory hour per week. Prerequisite: FSC-1021.

This course provides an overview of the history and impact of fire in American society. Course material will include a general understanding of fire and combustion, the history of fire fighting in the United States, analysis of significant fires in American history and their impact, discussion of the catastrophic theory of management as it pertained to these fires, today's impact of the urban wildfire interface, and how fire affects society and the family unit. 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: None.

Students will have the opportunity to pursue an independent or public research project, participate in a service-learning project such as fire education. Students will be required to submit a thesis for their project, which outlines the topic, research methods, and evaluation method. Prerequisite: Program Director permission.

The Fire Inspector I course is designed as an introductory course to educate the student in the principles, and techniques of fire prevention, life safety inspection, and code compliance. It conforms to National Fire Protection Association 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector I and Plan Examiner. Built as a beginning course to certification the course will include case studies, field inspection exercises and report writing. 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: None.

Fire Service Leadership is designed to develop a foundation of leadership skills for the firefighter/officer. Course content will include the identification of leadership styles, group dynamics, diversity, conflict resolution, managing change, and problem solving. This course will emphasize personal leadership development and supervisory skills both in applied research, readings, group exercises and classroom discussion. 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: None.

This course provides a foundation of theoretical and mathematical knowledge to understand the principles of fluids, the use of water in fire protection, and to apply hydraulic principles and formulas to analyze, plan, and solve water supply problems. Fire ground applications include, pump operations, hose lines, nozzle pressures and providing adequate water supply for fire suppression, tanker shuttles and large diameter hose. 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MAT 1210

Students learn the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk evaluation and control procedures for fire stations, training sites, emergency vehicles, and emergency situations involving fire, EMS, hazardous materials, and technical rescue. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to establish and manage a safety program in an emergency service organization. 3 hours of lecture per week.

This course provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the fire ground. Students will utilize case studies, analysis of actual fire ground scenarios, and critique various fire ground operational strategies. 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: None.

This course provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the fire ground. Students will utilize case studies, analysis of actual fire ground scenarios, and critique various fire ground operational strategies. 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: None.

This course provides basic fire chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials including problems of recognition, reactivity, and health hazards encountered by firefighters. It also prepares students to determine an initial course of action for emergency responders and understand strategies, tactics, and resource management techniques for handling hazardous materials incidents. Upon successful completion of this course and supplemental field and classroom training, students will be Vermont certified at the Operations Level for Hazardous Materials. 3 hours of lecture, 1 hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHE 1020.

This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, and water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. Classroom activities will provide students with the opportunity to use fire extinguishers, inspect wet/dry/residential sprinkler systems, and study various alarm notification systems. 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: None.

This course provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation, and fire and life-safety education in community schools. Students will prepare presentations, deliver safety education using the National Fire Protection Association; Risk Watch; Program, and study the effects of tragic fires, which led to new fire safety standards. 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: None.

This is a project-based summer internship designed to give students experience and interaction with a career fire department, insurance company, or private industry associated with fire protection, loss control, or risk management. Prerequisite: None.

This course is a designed to provide the student with actual experience as a firefighter in a municipal fire station, or an internship experience in private industry involved with fire prevention, loss control, or risk management. In the residential program, the student will perform actual firefighter duties which include; station duties, fire safety instruction, fire suppression activities, responding to; alarms, fire calls, motor vehicle accidents, mutual aid, good intent calls, and special hazards incidents. Placement in the internship program either in private industry or fire related service, a student will participate in prevention or risk management activities under the supervision of a supervisor or manager. Prerequisite: Vermont Certification as a Firefighter I, Departmental permission.

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