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FIRE SCIENCE TECH
Special Topics in Fire Science FS 198 0.50 - 6.00
Prerequisite: None
Various short courses and experimental classes covering a variety of subjects. The course will be a variable credit of one-half to six credits
depending on the course content and number of hours required. The course may be repeated for up to six credits. This course may not
transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Fire Streams and Firefighting Foams FS 230 3.00
Prerequisite: FT 204.
The course further develops the students understanding of water and foam application on class A and B fires. The student will also
demonstrate proficiency in the extinguishments of flammable liquid and gas fires. In addition, the student will develop basic fire flow
calculations for specified fire ground operations. This course meets and exceeds the applicable requirements for Firefighter I and II. This
course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE).
Fire Company Organization Management FS 241 3.00
Prerequisite: None
Review of fire department organization; personnel administration; communications; related leadership skills. This course may not transfer
to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Selected Topics in Fire Science FS 285 0.50 - 6.00
Prerequisite: None
This course is intended to provide flexibility in the fire science program. Course subject will vary and cover critical and current issues in
fire science. Course will be an elective. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in
the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Selected Topics in Fire Science FS 286 0.50 - 6.00
Prerequisite: None
This course is intended to provide flexibility in the Fire Science Program. Course subject will vary and cover critical and current issues in
Fire Science. Course will be an elective. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in
the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Introduction to Fire Protection FT 101 3.00
Prerequisite: None
This course covers the philosophy and history of fire protection; history of loss of life and property by fire; review of municipal fire
defenses; study of the organization and function of federal, state, county and private fire protection agencies. The student will understand
the hiring requirements of different agencies and the current job market in suppression, wildland firefighting, prevention and public
education. In addition the student will learn the basic terms related to the fire service. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate
degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Entry Level Firefighter FT 102 3.00
Prerequisite: None
This course will give the student the basic skills and knowledge necessary to combat structure fires under direct supervision. This course
may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Basic Firefighter FT 103 3.00
Prerequisite: FT 102.
This course builds upon the skills learned in Entry Level Firefighter. The student upon completion will have all the basic skills required by
OSHA and NFPA to perform basic firefighting functions. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the
universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Nevada Firefighter I FT 104 3.00
Prerequisite: FT 102 and 103. Can be taken concurrently with these courses.
The Nevada Firefighter I course completes the volunteer firefighter training. The student will have completed all of the requirements for
Firefighter I, Nevada Standard: this can easily be upgraded to NFPA Firefighter I. The course finishes most of the academic requirements
for Firefighter I not include in Entry Level Firefighter and Basic Firefighter. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art
or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Firefighter I Academy FT 106 12.00
Prerequisite: EMS 108, MATH 95 or higher, ENG 101 and FT 101 or 102.
The academy covers all of the National Fire Protection Association and Nevada State Firefighter I requirements. The curriculum covers
fire behavior, firefighter safety, personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, portable fire extinguishers, water
supply, fire hose and appliances, nozzles, fire streams, basic building construction, ladders, ropes and knots, rescue procedures, forcible
entry, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, hazardous material mitigation to the operational level, basic terrorism, and wildland firefighting
(S-110, 130, 190). This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of
Higher Education (NSHE).
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* This course might not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE). If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, check with the institution where you intend to transfer to learn whether this course will count
toward the degree you intend to seek.