Division: BHET
Subject Code: FIRE
Course #: 101
Course Title: Introduction to Fire Protection Technology
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FORM 335
Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at a
minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]
1.
Digital Description:
Credit hours:
Lecture hours:
Lab hours:
3
3
0
BL: [__]⅓[__]½ [__]⅔[___] Other (Indicate fraction or percent)
2.
Catalog Description: Introduction to fire protection. Course topics include the history of
loss of life and property by fire; review of municipal fire defenses; the study of the
organization and functions of federal, state, county, and private fire protection; and career
opportunities.
3.
Prerequisites:
Minimum Grade Required
Corequisites:
Other:
4.
Learning Outcomes
[These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential
knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]
The students will:
a. develop forms and procedures;
b. provide leadership;
c. identify training needs;
d. pursue continuing education;
e. develop a network of contacts;
f. update/obtain professional license/certification;
g. attend interagency meetings;
h. participate in professional organizations;
i. read professional literature, attend training, and write standard operating
guidelines;
j. promote public safety services;
k. identify equipment needs;
l. develop evaluation process;
m. evaluate tools and equipment;
n. evaluate operating procedures;
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Division: BHET
Subject Code: FIRE
Course #: 101
Course Title: Introduction to Fire Protection Technology
o. review literature and compile results;
p. develop and perform test procedures and recommend solutions;
q. prepare cost benefits analysis, measurements, sketching, and basic fire
department operations.
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
5.
Planned Sequence of Learning Activities
[These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Fire Protection Technology Education & the Firefighter Selection Process
Introduction
College Fire Technology Programs
Other College Programs
Career Potential Assessment
Work Ethics and Human Relations
Training Programs
Personnel Development Programs
Selection Process
Summary
Review
Fire Protection Career Opportunities
Introduction
Public Fire Protection Careers
Private Fire Protection Careers
Summary
Review
Public Fire Protection
Introduction
Evolution of Fire Protection
Equipment
Fire Stations
Personal Protective Equipment
Fire Losses
U.S. Fire Problem
Purpose and Scope of Fire Agencies
Fire Defense Planning
The Future of Fire Protection
Summary
Review
Chemistry and Physics of Fire
Introduction
Fire Defined
Fire Triangle/Tetrahedron
Chemistry of Fire
Physics of Fire
Heat and Temperature
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Division: BHET
Subject Code: FIRE
Course #: 101
Course Title: Introduction to Fire Protection Technology
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Heat Transfer
Classification of Fires
Phases of Fire
Summary
Review
Public & Private Support Organizations
Introduction
National/International Organizations
Federal Organizations
State Organizations
Local Organizations
Periodical Publications
Summary
Review
Fire Department Resources
Introduction
Fire Department Facilities
Fire Apparatus
Fire Tools and Appliances
Heavy Equipment
Aircraft (ARFF)
Summary
Review
Fire Department Administration
Introduction
Principles of Command
The Management Cycle
Fire Department Types
Communications
Summary
Review
Support Functions
Introduction
Dispatch
Transmission of Alarms
Graphic Arts/Maps
Haz Mat Control
Arson
Personnel
Information Systems
Business Management
Technical Support
Warehouse/ Central stores
Shops
Adjutant/Aide
Summary
Review
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Division: BHET
Subject Code: FIRE
Course #: 101
Course Title: Introduction to Fire Protection Technology
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Training
Introduction
Training Bureau
Purpose/Importance of Training
Manipulative Training
Technical Training
Determination of Adequate Levels of Training
Performance Standards
Skills Development
Skills Maintenance
Skills Assessment
SOG’s
Training Records
Relationships Between Training & Incident Effectiveness
Required Training
Summary
Review
Fire Prevention
Introduction
Fire Prevention Bureau
Professional Standards
Purpose of Fire Prevention Activities
Fire Prevention Activities
Terminology
Methods of Fire Prevention
Hazard Evaluation & Control
Public Education
Organization
Legal Authority
Inspection
Determination of Fire Cause
Fire Information Reporting
Summary
Review
Codes and Ordinances
Introduction
Definition of Laws
Lawsuits
Personnel Complaints
The US Court System
Relationships of Federal, State & Local Regulations
Fire Prevention
Model Fire Codes
Code Development
Relationships of Codes to Standards
Infectious Disease
Good Samaritan Law
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Division: BHET
Subject Code: FIRE
Course #: 101
Course Title: Introduction to Fire Protection Technology
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Personnel Safety
Scene Management
Summary
Review
Fire Protection Systems and Equipment
Introduction
Public Water Supply
Private Water Supply
Water Supply Systems
Fire Hydrants
Water Systems Program
Auxiliary Sources of Water Supply
Private Fire Protection Systems
Extinguishing Agents
Extinguishing Systems
Summary
Review
Emergency Incident Management
Management Responsibility
Incident Planning
Incident Command System
Summary
Review
Emergency Operations
Personnel
Structure Firefighting
Electrical Installations
Wildland Firefighting
Wildland/Urban Interface
Petroleum Based Product Firefighting
Haz Mat
EMS
Motor Vehicle Accidents
ARFF
Summary
Review
6.
Assessment of Student Learning
[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed above.]
7.
List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning Materials
(code each item based on instructional use): C-Lecture/Laboratory, A-Lecture, BLaboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online,
BL-Blended, V-Videocourse, D-Independent Study, P-Private Lessons,
E-Internship, F-Cooperative Work-Study, FE-Field Experience. [These resources must be
easily accessible to students.]
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Division: BHET
Subject Code: FIRE
Course #: 101
Course Title: Introduction to Fire Protection Technology
Klinoff, Robert. Introduction to Fire Protection. Delmar Publishers. Latest Edition.
ISBN# 0-8273-7252-3.
National Fire Academy Library. United States Fire Administration. Emmitsburg, MD.
Fire Engineering (magazine). PennWell Publishing, Tulsa, OK.
Fire House (magazine). New York
Various National Fire Protection Association Standards. NFPA. Quincy, MA
United Sates Fire Administration. Emmitsburg, MD.
Fire Department (City of New York). “Making of a Firefighter” video 1996. Burn Center
Foundation.
8.
Prepared by Faculty Member: Richard Orange
Date: 9/9/03
9.
Approved by Department Chairperson: Thomas Starke
Date: 9/26/03
10.
Approved by Academic Division Dean:
Date:
This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335, subchapters A /
B.
This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the policies,
standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is consistent with
the college mission.
If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar courses
generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and universities.
11.
Curriculum Coordinator:
Date:
12.
VP, Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management:
Date:
13.
Original Date of course approval by the college:
14.
Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]:
12/1/04
Review and updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08
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