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Introduction to Fire Science   (FIS-101)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
An introductory course designed to examine the fire protection field. The student will be provided with an understanding of the behavior of fire and the strategy and tactics used in its prevention, extinguishment, and investigation. The value of public and private fire protection services will be emphasized.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain the history, organization and function of public and private fire protection services and their relationship to local, state, federal government and private fire protection agencies.
  • Describe the chemistry and behavior of fire.
  • Display knowledge of building classification, types of construction, and design features that limit smoke and fire spread and provide safe evacuation.
  • Explain fire prevention and the programs used to educate, enforce and maintain a fire safe environment.
  • Discuss fire protection systems, the types of systems in use today, the extinguishment method, and the design and inspection requirements for effective protection.
  • Examine the concept of leadership and management in the fire service. The types of leadership, management issues, and the role of the fire officer in managing a fire company or department.
  • Discuss the concept of incident management and its role at every event in order to manage the incident to its conclusion.
  • Describe laws, rules, and regulations affecting the fire service. Discuss fire protection terminology and jargon.
  • Analyze recent events, incidents, design and material development, and challenges to providing adequate fire safety and protection in a changing environment.
  • Describe fire Investigation and the role of the fire official in determination of cause and origin.
  • Discuss any of the following topics as they relate to the fire service: positions in the fire service, water supply, hazardous materials, strategy and tactics, fire department resources, new technology.

 
Introduction to Industrial Fire Prevention   (FIS-201)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
This course gives non-fighter students an understanding of the function & goals of a fire safety professional in private industry. Industrial fire hazards, the cause of these hazards and methods of correcting these hazards are discussed & illustrated in depth. OSHA regulations pertaining to the establishment, functions and duties & the training of employees other than the fire brigade are also covered.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain the various options available to a private industry regarding fires and other emergency situations within the plant or building.
  • Identify the purpose, establishment, and responsibilities of the industrial fire brigade.
  • Discuss the setup, operation, and training of a fire brigade, citing the governing standards for fire brigades.
  • Explain the three elements of industrial fire protection.
  • Describe the requirements for a company emergency action plan.
  • Citing examples, discuss industrial fire hazards, their causes, prevention, and methods of correction.
  • Identify and discuss OSHA industrial fire safety requirements and employee training programs to meet those requirements.

 
Fire Prevention and Inspection   (FIS-221)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
The student will analyze, evaluate and apply methodology utilized in the field of fire prevention and inspection. Topics included are inspection procedures, common and special fire hazards, occupancy problems and life safety requirements. Students completing this course, which is recognized by the NJ Bureau of Fire Safety, may obtain licensure as a Fire Official/Inspector. (FIS-221) 3.00 s.h.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Conduct field inspections in accordance with appropriate fire or building codes and standards, and prepare inspection reports of those field inspections.
  • Investigate common complaints concerning compliance with appropriate fire or building codes and standards, and determine the proper resolution.
  • Maintain fire inspection reports, complaint investigation files, and related documents in accordance with applicable record-keeping policies of the jurisdiction.
  • Cite the proper fire or building code or standard, given an identified fire protection, fire prevention, or life safety issue.
  • Properly identify the occupancy classification of a single-use occupancy, in accordance with appropriate fire or building codes and standards, and compute its allowable occupancy load.
  • Using a combination of field inspections and plan reviews, correctly identify the proper type of construction for an addition or remodeling project to ensure that it meets appropriate fire or building codes and standards.
  • Recognize and properly report hazardous conditions involving equipment, processes, and operations in accordance with appropriate fire or building codes and standards.

 
Strategic Analysis of Fire Prevention   (FIS-372)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
This course examines community fire protection and fire service issues using a case study approach to enhance the officer's ability to perform at the executive level. Emphasis is on transfer of skills to local organizations. An independent research project is included as a major component of the course. (FIS-372) 3.00 s.h.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain the principles of life safety in buildings and how these principles provide the foundation for fire prevention.
  • Discuss the historical perspective of the influence of tragic fires on the development of current fire prevention and fire safety education programs.
  • Compare the relationships among: fire prevention efforts within the community, fire investigation, fire inspections, and fire and building code administration/enforcement.
  • Categorize how fire-incidence risks are identified, and explain how specific programs are developed to mitigate occupant risks for special groups, i.e. children, older adults, and for various high risk occupancies.
  • From a fire service command perspective, explain how to establish a shared vision for the community, one which provides adequate long term fire and emergency service protection to the residents and businesses in the community.
  • Analyze internal and external issues which could affect the community's fire and EMS programs for the near and distant future.
  • Assess the community's master plan and develop a plan of action to meet the fire and EMS needs throughout the master planning period.
  • Compare and contrast the use of databases, histograms, inferential statistics and probabilities, and GIS results to determine future facility sites.

 
Fire Prevention and Inspection   (COD-145)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
A study of the principles of fire prevention and inspection with emphasis on the standards designed to protect lives and property from fire and explosion. Based upon the NJ Uniform Fire Codes it covers the regulations, administrative aspects, and enforcement provisions of life safety systems of buildings, safe use and maintenance of facilities, handling of hazardous materials, retrofit requirements of the code and techniques for fire investigation and inspection.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Conduct field inspections in accordance with appropriate fire or building codes and standards, and prepare inspection reports of those field inspections.
  • Investigate common complaints concerning compliance with appropriate fire or building codes and standards, and determine the proper resolution.
  • Maintain fire inspection reports, complaint investigation files, and related documents in accordance with applicable record-keeping policies of the jurisdiction.
  • Cite the proper fire or building code or standard, given an identified fire protection, fire prevention, or life safety issue.
  • Properly identify the occupancy classification of a single-use occupancy, in accordance with appropriate fire or building codes and standards, and compute its allowable occupancy load.
  • Using a combination of field inspections and plan reviews, correctly identify the proper type of construction for an addition or remodeling project to ensure that it meets appropriate fire or building codes and standards.
  • Recognize and properly report hazardous conditions involving equipment, processes, and operations in accordance with appropriate fire or building codes and standards.

 
Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy   (FIS-181)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Basic procedures for suppression of fire; application to principles of building construction; coordination of manpower and equipment.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain how to size-up a fire scene using Incident Command System (ICS) principles.
  • Describe the roles and responsibilities of the first arriving fire officer at a fire scene.
  • Determine and explain the proper fire ground operations required to fight a fire in each of the following situations: (a) single story house, (b) multi-story factory building, (c) 5000 acre wildfire, (d) gasoline tanker fire, (e) major hazardous material spill with large vapor cloud. (This may be accomplished through simulation scenarios.)
  • Properly analyze an emergency incident, determine the resources required, and explain how they would be assigned.
  • Prepare an incident action plan for a single family house that will include the proper distribution and use of personnel and equipment for rapid control and extinguishment, as well as maintaining the proper control and operational safety of the fire ground.
  • Understand and be able to explain the terms "firefighting strategy" and "firefighting tactics."
  • Explain the importance of properly maintained fire ground safety at an incident scene.
  • Discuss the importance of in-depth training for aspiring officers before they can assume control of a fire scene.
  • Discuss any of the following topics as they relate to fire ground management: water supply, fire extension, rescue, exposure protection, fire ground safety, public protection, environmental hazards, and communication requirements.

 
Fire Suppression Systems   (FIS-242)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Fire suppression and protection systems, including characteristics and usage of sprinkler systems, wet pipe systems, stand pipe systems, heat detectors, smoke detectors; covers components of sprinkler systems, values, O.S.Y. and P.I.V. valves, spacing of sprinkler heads according to occupancy classification temperature rating and color coding of sprinkler heads, and Fire Department support, connections and emergency involvement.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Refer to regulatory or design guidance documents and show the required spacing and types of fire sprinkler heads required in a variety of situations.
  • Explain the design of a sprinkler system for a building, including auxiliary water sources, additional input sources, and standpipes.
  • List and discuss the differences between wet and dry sprinkler systems.
  • Give examples and explain the difference between fire suppression and fire protection systems.
  • Identify the primary types of sprinkler heads by their size, shape, or coding, and explain their proper use.
  • Explain the reasons for selecting a particular fire protection or fire suppression system for different types of buildings.
  • Explain the use of standpipes and how they differ from sprinkler systems.
  • Discuss fire protection systems and their uses in modern building construction.

 
Fire Prevention Inspector, HHS   (FIS-151)   4.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Study of the principles, practices and techniques of fire protection inspection as it applies to high-rise and hazardous structures under the NJ Uniform Construction Code. Concentration on fire protection systems, fire prevention, inspection, testing and listing procedures.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Read, interpret, and apply applicable Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Fire Safety Act requirements which pertain to high-rise buildings and hazardous use facilities.
  • Enforce the Uniform Fire Code in all buildings, structures and premises with the exception of one and two family dwellings used exclusively for dwelling purposes within the established boundaries of the governing body.
  • Conduct periodic inspections of all life hazard and non-life hazard uses at high-rise buildings and hazardous use facilities as required by the Uniform Fire Code and make accurate determinations regarding areas of non-compliance.
  • Review building plans for high-rise buildings and hazardous use facilities and compare them to on-site inspection results to verify compliance with life hazard and non-life hazard use requirements.
  • Identify and be able to explain (to the building engineer or manager) any areas of non-compliance with code requirements pertaining to life hazard and non-life hazard issues.
  • Prepare accurate technical reports pertaining to findings from plan reviews or field inspection visits.

 
Fire Protection Inspector, ICS II   (COD-143)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Covers techniques for plans review and field inspection of fire protection systems and electrical systems. A detailed study of code focusing on its relation to fire prevention.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Read, interpret, and apply applicable Uniform Construction Code requirements which pertain to fire protection systems for commercial and industrial facility buildings.
  • Review project plans for industrial or commercial buildings to verify compliance with applicable code requirements.
  • Identify and be able to explain (to the building engineer or manager) any areas of non-compliance with code requirements pertaining to fire protection systems for commercial and industrial facility buildings.
  • Conduct field inspections at industrial and commercial structures to verify all fire protection systems are properly installed and accurately determine compliance with applicable code requirements.
  • Prepare accurate technical reports pertaining to findings from plan reviews or field inspection visits.

 
Fire Prevention Specialist   (FIS-321)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Adv. course is designed and intended to meet the development needs of the fire inspector. Course covers advanced problem solving, decision making, and specific areas of concern, such as, plan review, inspection, tests of fire protection systems, effective communications, and code interpretation. Topics include fire protection systems, code enforcement, emergency evacuation planning, the issuance of permits and certificates of occupancy, records and record keeping systems, evacuation.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • During a fire inspection, accurately analyze life hazard requirements and determine compliance.
  • Prepare accurate on-site spot reports and detailed follow-up reports for any violations found.
  • Explain code violations to building managers / owners, and provide information regarding necessary corrective actions.
  • Make presentations to government officials regarding code issues including recommended alternative courses of action.
  • Develop and conduct training programs for new inspectors.

 
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