Montgomery County, PA

Montgomery County Community College

                                 Fall 2009

 

Course	Course #	Day	Instructor
Fire Protection Systems

 

* All Classes 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. *

Introduction to Fire Science - FSC 100 (3 Credits)

This Course will provide an introduction to the history and philosophy of fire protection; a review of fire losses; a discussion of the relationship between fire prevention, fire protection and fire control and extinguishment; a career orientation; current legislative developments; a review of current and future fire protection problems.

 

Fire Scene Management - FSC 101 (3 Credits)

This course will be concerned with the principles and applications of fire size-up, confinement and extinguishment, salvage and overhaul, pre-planning for fires and other natural disasters; conflagration problems; mutual aid; cooperation with other local departments; use of manpower and equipment; communications problems, command and control.

 

Hazardous Materials - FSC 102 (3 Credits)

This course will present a study of the proper storage, transportation and handling of flammable liquids and gases, combustible solids, oxidizing and corrosive materials; dust, metal and plastics; radioactive and poisonous substances; cryogenics and rocket fuels; electrical hazards; and will place emphasis on emergency situations,  firefighting and control. 

 

Building Construction For Fire Service - FSC 104 (3 Credits)     

The topics covered include the functional and structural aspects of construction, constructional feature, fire resistive and fire retardant materials, and ways in which occupancy affects construction requirements.

 

Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement - FSC 105 (3 Credits)

The topics covered include: federal, state, and local building codes and ordinances; national fire protection standards; National Electrical Code; Life Safety codes; how code affect construction and firefighting; and the role of local fire departments and state officials.

Fire Investigation - FSC 106 (3 Credits)

The topics covered include: causes of fires, arson, laws, investigative techniques, recognition and preservation of evidence, interrogation of witnesses, reports, court procedure, testimony, and legal opinions.

 

Fire Protection Systems - FSC 108 (3 Credits)    

This course will be concerned with the study of portable fire extinguishing equipment, standpipe and sprinkler systems; standards for water supply; manual and automatic detection and extinguishing systems; public and private alarm systems.