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FIRE SCIENCE COURSES
 

FST001
BASIC FIRE
Credit Hours
BASIC FIRE

FST128
FIREFIGHTER 1A -36 HOUR
2 Credit Hours
This is the Firefighter 1A, 36 hour, Volunteer course. This course provides the training, knowledge, and skills required to become a state certified firefighter trained to be Volunteer Firefighter level. Upon completion of this course the student must pass a State of Ohio test to become certified. This course can be used as the first step in a three step process in becoming a fulltime professional firefighter trained to the Firefighter I & II level.

FST129
FIREFIGHTER 1C-1 120 HR
5 Credit Hours
This is the Firefighter 1C-1, Level I 120 hour course. This course provides the training, knowledge, and skills required to become a state certified firefighter trained to the Firefighter I level. Upon completion of this course the student must pass a State of Ohio test to become certified. This course can be used as the first step in a two step process in becoming a fulltime professional firefighter trained to the Firefighter I & II level.

FST224
LGL ASPECTS OF FIRE SERV
2 Credit Hours
The focus of this course is on the legal rights, duties, liability concerns and responsibilities of the fire department while carrying out its function. Courtroom presentations, procedures and case studies will be included.

FST225
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
3 Credit Hours
In-depth study of chemical characteristics and reactions related to the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials such as flammable liquids, combustible solids, oxidizing and corrosive materials, and radioactive compounds. Emphasis will be placed on emergency situations, firefighting and control. The study of health hazards will also be included.

FST226
LINE OFFICER LEADERSHIP
3 Credit Hours
Broad management theory and application of basic strategy and tactics for company officers is the focus of this course.

FST228
FIREFIGHTER LEVEL 1 & 2 240 HR
Credit Hours
This course provides the training, knowledge, and skills required to become a state certified firefighter. Training includes fire behavior incident systems, building construction, personal protective equipment, rescue and extrication, ground ladders, fire cause determination and fire tactics. The students will become proficient through lecture and hands-on experience using up to date, realistic tools and equipment. Successful completion of this course is required to take the state firefighter's test.

FST229
FIREFIGHTER 1B 84 HOUR
3 Credit Hours
This is the Firefighter 1B, 84 hour transition course. This course provides the training, knowledge, and skills required to become a state certified firefighter trained to the Firefighter I level. Upon completion of this course the student must pass a State of Ohio test to become certified. This course can be used as a second step in a three step process in becoming a fulltime professional firefighter trained to the Firefighter I & II level.
Prerequisites:
FST128

FST230
FIREFIGHTER 1C-2-120 HOUR
5 Credit Hours
This is the Firefighter 1C-2, Level II 120 hour course. This course provides the training, knowledge and skills required to become a state certified firefighter trained to the Firefighter II level. Upon completion of this course the student must pass a State of Ohio test to become certified. This course can be used as the final step in a two step process in becoming a fulltime professional firefighter trained to the Firefighter I & II level or as a Final step in the three step process in becoming a fulltime professional firefighter trained to the Firefighter I & II level.
Prerequisites: (
FST128, FST229) or FST129

 
 
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