FST - Fire Science Technology Course Description
FST 100 Firefighter I
Credits: 9
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: FST 102
Strongly recommended before taking Fire Academy: EMS 125/170 (EMT-Basic) and FST 160 (CPAT Test Prep)
FST 100 addresses the requirements necessary to perform at the first level of progression as identified in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Firefighter Professional Qualifications. This course is a classroom section in which the IFSTA 200 Essentials of Firefighting Manual is taught.
FST 102 Introduction to Fire Science and Suppression
Credits: 3
FST 102 introduces the fire service organization and operation from past to present operations. It includes operation and organization of federal, state, local and private protection forces. The course emphasizes extinguishing methods and equipment, special extinguishing agents, and special hazard considerations. It serves as a prerequisite for students with no previous fire suppression training or experience.
FST 103 Firefighter Occupational Health and Safety
Credits: 3
FST 103 focuses on on-scene and on-the-job firefighter health, safety and fitness, the safety officer, mental well-being, stress management, and standards related to health, safety, and fitness. This course parallels NFPA 1500 Standards
FST 104 Fire Protection Systems
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FST 100 and 105, or permission of instructor
FST 104 addresses principles and functions involved in the installation and use of sprinkler systems, special suppression systems, and fire detection and alarm systems. It covers portable fire extinguishing equipment requirements, sprinkler systems, installation, inspection and maintenance, special protection systems, and residential sprinklers.
FST 105 Building Plans and Construction
Credits: 3
FST 105 covers various methods of building construction, the materials used in building construction, and their relationship to methods of fire attack and extinguishments. The course includes types of building construction, principles of fire resistance, flame spread, smoke and fire containment, basic knowledge of plan review, and blueprint specifications.
FST 106 Fire Inspection Practices
Credits: 3
FST 106 introduces the organization of the fire prevention agency; inspections, surveying, mapping and company inspections; recognition of fire hazards; engineering a solution to the hazard; enforcement of the solution; and public relations as affected by fire prevention. Fire Inspector I State Certificate is available.
FST 107 Hazardous Materials Awareness Operations
Credits: 3
FST 107 covers hazardous materials incidents, recognizing and identifying hazardous materials, planning response, implementing response procedures, decision making, and continued evaluation at the awareness and operation level.
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FST 110 Job Placement and Assessment
Credits: 3
FST 110 addresses all aspects of the fire service entrance examination process and emphasizes various components of the exam, including the written, physical abilities, and oral interview. The objective of this class is to help increase the entrance firefighter candidate’s chance of obtaining a career in the fire service.
FST 121 Technical Rope Rescue
Credits: 4
FST 121 provides you with the knowledge and skills to handle low and high angle rescues using rescue rope and associated hardware. The course takes you from the introductory level up to advanced skills in three separate sessions. Belay, rappel, and raising systems are taught in a real-life setting in both high- and low-angle rescue environments. You are also taught care and maintenance of equipment.
FST 132 Structural Collapse Rescue
Credits: 2
FST 132 covers the various types of construction, causes for structural collapse, types of structural collapse, and identification of structural component failures. You will study mitigation of a structural collapse response and other associated hazards through use of ICS, proper size-up, building failure analysis, monitoring techniques, shoring systems and associated equipment, proper search and recovery techniques, and personal protective equipment requirements.
FST 133 Trench Rescue
Credits: 2
FST 133 covers trench types; trench versus excavation rescues; soil types encountered at trench rescue sites; collapse dynamics; ICS/IMS; equipment, materials and tools used for rescue operations; personal protection issues; trench shoring; and victim extrication.
FST 134 Confined Space Rescue
Credits: 2
FST 134 covers the definition of confined space; OSHA considerations and permit requirements; monitoring instruments; ICS/IMS, victim contact; breathing apparatus such as SABA/ SCBA; communications and equipment, e.g., radio/hardwired; patient packaging, rescue versus recovery; and patient extrication.
FST 135 Ice Water Rescue
Credits: 2
FST 135 covers types of ice encountered in ice water rescue, ICS/IMS; ice strength, patient evaluation and contact, rescue equipment, ice water rescue techniques, rescue suit safety, belay line and shore support, hypothermia, Zodiac boat techniques, and victim rescue.
FST 136 Swift Water Rescue
Credits: 2
FST 136 covers fast water hazards and risk analysis relating to swift water rescue, low head dam, ICS/IMS, victims in vehicles, rescue equipment and techniques, rope systems and throw bags, reach/throw/go, rescuer safety and shore support, and personal protective equipment.
FST 137 Vehicle Extrication
Credits: 2
FST 137 covers transportation emergency assessment skills as they relate to vehicle extrication; establishing safety zones; "reading" the wreck; ICS/IMS; utilities, traffic and fuel; vehicle construction; air bags; vehicle stabilization; victim access and stabilization; dismantling the vehicle; and patient packaging.
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FST 151 Driver-Operator
Credits: 3
FST 151 provides you with the basic knowledge and skills to safely operate fire apparatus according to the NFPA professional standard. The course enables you to display and demonstrate knowledge of fire apparatus, operation of apparatus, pumps and pumping, hydraulics calculations, maintenance, and testing.
FST 152 Wildland Firefighting
Credits: 3
FST 152 introduces a basic understanding of wildland fire and the strategies and tactics involved during suppression operations. The course includes fire line safety, emphasizing the wildland fire orders and watch out situations. You will receive training qualifying them as Certified Wildland Firefighters under the Incident Command System, recognized by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. This course covers fire behavior, fire weather, fuel types, safety equipment and guidelines, incident size up, determining resource needs, aircraft identification and capabilities, direct versus indirect attack, burn-out, backfiring, and map reading.
FST 175 Special Topic
Credits: 1-6
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
FST 175 provides foundational (100 level) and advanced (200 level) classes that are offered in the fire service field that do not fall under the standard curriculum. These may be seminar classes or may be prior-learning credit portfolio classes that apply to fire electives, including National Fire Academy courses, NFPA courses, and local seminars and other professional courses and certifications.
FST 180 Internship
Credits: 1-6
Prerequisite: Permission of program advisor
FST 175 allows you to gain experience and knowledge from on-the-job training. Positions are non-paid. This course must be arranged through the office of Job Placement/Cooperative Education and with approval of your advisor.
FST 201 Instructional Methodology
(Fire Instructor I )
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FST 100 and 102, or permission of instructor
FST 201 covers the role and responsibility of the fire service instructor. It includes oral communication skills, concepts of learning, developing lesson plans, instructional materials and delivery methods, testing and evaluations, records, reports, and demonstration of instructional abilities. Fire Instructor I State Certificate is available.
FST 202 Firefighting Strategy and Tactics
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FST 102, 104, and 107, or permission of instructor
FST 202 covers firefighting strategy and tactics, methods of fire attack, fire behavior, building construction, and pre-fire planning.
FST 203 Fire Science Hydraulics
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FST 105 and MAT 106
FST 203 covers hydraulic calculations that are necessary in water delivery and supply for fire suppression, hydraulic laws and formulas as applied to fire protection requirements, and fire apparatus UL requirements.
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FST 204 Fire Codes and Ordinances
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FST 102, 104, 105, 106 or permission of instructor
FST 204 covers familiarization and interpretation of national, state, and local codes, ordinances, and laws which influence the field of fire prevention. Fire code and life safety code are reviewed and referred to throughout the course.
FST 205 Fire Cause Determination
Credits: 3
FST 205 covers the proper method(s) of conducting basic fire investigation, determining area and point of origin, cause and methods of fire spread, and recognition and preservation of evidence. The course includes arson law, Constitutional law, interviewing, court procedures, and testimony.
FST 206 Fire Company Supervision and Leadership
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ENG 121; FST 102, 202, or permission of instructor
FST 206 covers fire department organization, management philosophies, leadership traits, time management, group dynamics, communications, motivation counseling, conflict resolution, and employee discipline. The course meets the components of Fire Officer I State Certificate.
FST 207 Firefighting Strategy and Tactics II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: FST 202
FST 207 focuses on tactics and strategies associated with transportation emergencies and fires, high-rise fires, below-ground incidents, confined space emergencies, and special rescue situations.
FST 251 Fire Service and the Law
Credits: 3
FST 251 provides the professional fire officer with detailed information on federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and civil and criminal liabilities that impact the fire service. It includes the OSHA and NFPA standards in-depth, as well as pensions, Workman’s Compensation, drug testing, union bargaining agreements, and other topics.
FST 252 Fire Arson Investigation
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FST 100, 102, and 205, or permission of instructor
FST 252 studies cause and origin as related to arson fires, evidence preservation and chain of evidence, interviewing, giving testimony, and laws associated with fire and arson investigation, records, and reports.
FST 253 Fire Ground Organization and Command
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: FST 202
FST 253 focuses on fire ground management, resource availability, management and deployment, National Incident Management System and all related components, communications, problem solving, and table top exercises.
FST 254 Hazardous Materials Technician
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: FST 107
FST 254 focuses on techniques associated with hazardous materials mitigation, the use of monitoring devices, components of a mitigation team, and command and control of hazardous materials incidents.
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FST 255 Fire Service Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FST 202 and FST 206, or permission of instructor
FST 255 serves as the basic management course for present and potential members of the fire service and for students and members of other fire science-related professions. It introduces you to current management practices and philosophies and real-world applications from the supervisor’s point of view. The course covers decision-making/problem-solving, communication skills, conflict resolution, creativity and innovation, as well as the role of the manager in supervising personnel and programs, e.g., motivation, leadership, counseling, ethics, and handling discipline and grievances.
FST 256 Fire Service EMS Management
Credits: 3
FST 256 addresses budgeting, staffing, training, and equipment issues; transportation, standard of care, and protocols; operations, communications, incident and disaster management; and legal issues associated with EMS operations.
FST 257 Fire Department Administration
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: FST 206
FST 257 focuses on the operations of volunteer and combination fire departments; compliance with standards and ordinances; funding and budgeting; recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees; organizational planning; and public relations.
FST 258 Wildland Fire Incident Management and Organization
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: FST 152 or previous certified red card training
FST 258 introduces and develops supervisory and decision-making skills for fireline management individuals. The course covers (1) First Attack Incident Commander, (2) Crew Supervisor, (3) Incident Commander Multi-Resource, and (4) Task Force/Strike Team Leader. All four courses are certifiable by the Incident Command System under NIIMS and recognized by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. The course also covers fireline safety, size-up, incident planning, ordering, tactics, strategies, and administrative duties.
FST 260 Intermediate Fire Behavior
S-290
Credits: 2
FST 260 analyzes the effects of fuels, weather, topography, and fire behavior on the wildland fire environment and acquaints prospective fire line supervisors in wildland fire behavior for effective and safe fire management operations.
FST 261 Fire Operations in the Urban Interface
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: Firefighter II in the National Wildfire Coordinating Group and ability to perform wildland firefighting tasks
FST 261 examines fireline personnel skills to anticipate and predict wildland fire behavior, weather, and rates of spread. This course was developed under the Interagency Curriculum established and coordinated by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. The course covers fire environment, fuels classification, topography and fire behavior, temperature-moisture relationship, fuel moisture, local and general winds, atmospheric stability and instability, keeping current with the weather, extreme fire behavior, fire behavior affecting fireline tactics, and fire behavior predictions.
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FST 262 Wildland Fire Behavior
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Firefighter II in the NWCG system and ability to perform
wildland firefighting tasks in the field
FST 262 gives fireline personnel skills to anticipate and predict wildland fire behavior, weather, and rates of spread. This course was developed under the Interagency Curriculum established and coordinated by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. The course covers fire environment, fuels classification, topography and fire behavior, temperature- moisture relationship, fuel moisture, local and general winds, atmospheric stability and instability, keeping current with the weather, extreme fire behavior, fire behavior affecting fireline tactics, and fire behavior predictions.
FST 263 Powersaws S-212
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: Firefighter Type II in National Wildfire Coordinating Group and ability to perform chainsaw operations
FST 263 teaches the wildland firefighter the skills necessary to use, repair, and maintain a chainsaw in the field and focuses on techniques to fell trees and buck material in a fireline operation.
FST 264 Helicopter Crew S-217
Credits: 2
FST 264 provides training for fire and non-fire personnel involved in project assignments with helicopters. It enables you to develop skills and to work with a helicopter in performing tasks common to all helicopter operations.
FST 265 Ignition Operations S-234
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: FST 152 or equivalent, Intermediate Fire Behavior; qualification as a Squad Boss/Firefighter Type 1
FST 265 teaches the wildland firefighter techniques in conducting firing operations. It focuses on the duties and responsibilities in applying fire to the ground, the devices used, techniques and sequences, fire behavior descriptions, evaluations of the operation, and related safety concerns.
FST 266 Crew Boss S-230
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: FST 260 or completion of S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior, squad boss qualification
FST 266 meets the training needs of a crew boss on an incident. It includes preparation, mobilization, tactics and safety, off-line duties, demobilization, and post-incident responsibilities.
FST 270 Basic Air Ops S-270
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: FST 202 and FST 206 or permission of instructor
FST 270 serves as the basic management course for present and potential members of the fire service and for students and members of other fire science-related professions. The course introduces you to current management practices and philosophies and real-world applications from the supervisor’s point of view. It covers decision-making/problem-solving, communication skills, conflict resolution, and creativity and innovation, as well as the role of the manager in supervising personnel and programs, e.g., motivation, leadership, counseling, ethics, and handling discipline and grievances.
FST 275 Special Topics
Credits: 1-4
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
FST 275 provides you with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest not previously offered. The course includes National Fire Academy courses, VFIS courses, NFPA certification courses, or other special subject classes that do not fall under the standard FST curriculum.
FST 285 Independent Study
Credits: 1-6
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
FST 285 meets the individual needs of students. You will engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor.
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