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FIRE SCIENCE TECH
Prevention, Investigation I FT 120 3.00
Prerequisite: None
This course meets and exceeds the applicable requirements for Firefighter I and II (NFPA 1001). The course discusses fire department
communications, common fire hazards, fire inspection procedures, elements of fire education, basic fire investigation, water supply
systems, sprinkler and standpipe systems and fire alarm systems. 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 Prevention I FT 121 3.00
Prerequisite: None
Familiarization with national, state and local laws and ordinances influencing fire prevention and fire underwriting; principles and
problems relating to fire prevention. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the
Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Codes/Ordinances I FT 122 3.00
Prerequisite: None
Familiarization with national, state and local laws and ordinances which influence the field of fire protection. This course may not transfer
to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Build Construction I FT 125 3.00
Prerequisite: None
Fundamentals of building construction and design with emphasis on fire resistance of building materials, assemblies, exposures and related
data focused on fire protection. The course will also deal with related codes and statutes and introduce basic blueprint reading. This course
may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Hazardous Materials FT 131 3.00
Prerequisite: None
A review of basic properties of solids, liquids and gases and the storage, handling, law, standards and firefighting practices pertaining to
hazardous materials. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System
of Higher Education (NSHE).
Wildland Tactics and Strategy I FT 146 3.00
Prerequisite: FT 113 and 115 and strongly recommend any other agency specific prerequisites.
This course is designed primarily to instruct experienced single resource bosses and initial attack incident commanders in the tactics
necessary at the strike team leader or task force leader level. It is also valuable for operations supervisors qualified at higher management
levels who have not received training in wildfire suppression tactics. Course objectives state in broad, yet measurable terms what, how
well, when and under what conditions the trainee will perform. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science
within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Rescue Awareness FT 160 3.00
Prerequisite: None
This course will develop the student's awareness of the different types of technical rescue in the fire service. This course will introduce the
student to the concepts, theories and definitions applicable to low angle, high angle, confined space, trench collapse, building collapse,
swift water and ice rescue. Upon completion the student will be aware of how to recognize the dangers associated with rescue and the
applicable regulations as applied to First Responders according to OSHA, NIOSH and NFPA. In addition the student will develop the basic
skills required to safely and efficiently extricate victims from vehicle accidents. 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 FT 204 6.00
Prerequisite: None
General rules and regulations, use and explanation of forcible entry, protective breathing apparatus, first aid, ropes, salvage, fire hose,
nozzles and appliances, fire streams, ladders, ventilation, inspection, rescue, sprinklers, fire alarms and communications, safety and fire
behavior. 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 II Academy FT 206 10.00
Prerequisite: FT 106 or Firefighter I Certification.
This academy builds on the Firefighter I Academy and reinforces those basic skills. In addition this academy covers; fire department
communications, foams, fireground operations (tactics and strategies), advanced rescue operations, firefighter survival, fire prevention,
public education, advanced building construction, pre-planning, equipment operation, equipment maintenance, equipment and hose testing,
basic hydraulics, intermediate wildland fire behavior (S-290), basic air operations (S-270), hydrant testing, and basic vehicle extrication.
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.