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May 21, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HSPS 106 - Fire Suppression
PROGRAM: Homeland Security/Public Safety
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2013
This course is designed for non-firefighters. An introduction to the fire service. Terminology, history and basic firefighting skills are applied
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
- Discuss the history of fire service.
- Discuss personal safety.
- Identify personal protective equipment.
- Describe portable fire extinguishers.
- Define fire behavior.
- List and describe portable ground ladders.
- List ventilation types.
- List and describe nozzles and fittings.
- Demonstrate tying of knots.
- Describe forcible entry.
- List and demonstrate salvage and overhaul.
- List and describe sprinkler systems.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- History of fire service
- Personal safety
- Fire extinguishers
- Personal protective equipment
- Fire behavior
- Ground ladders
- Ventilation
- Nozzles and fittings
- Knots
- Forcible entry
- Sprinkler systems
- Salvage and overhaul
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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