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Joseph's courses at LSC
Subject
Course Number
Title/Description
Subject: FIRE
Course Number: 1408
Fire Fighter I and II This course is designed to teach the minimum job performance requirements for a Professional Fire Fighter in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association 1001, Fire Fighter I and II Professional Qualifications, with the focus on subjects not covered in further course work within the degree program. Note: A uniform is required. (Prerequisites: Medical approval (doctor's physical); (ENGL0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0950 or READ0955, or equivalent, or 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT; and MATH0460 or concurrent enrollment) (3 hrs lec/8 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: FIRE
Course Number: 1410
Building Construction for Fire Protection This course provides the components of building construction related to fire fighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. (Prerequisites: None) (2 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: FIRE
Course Number: 1412
Fire Apparatus Operation This course provides a foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and solve water supply problems. The basic functions of firefighting pumping apparatus will be taught including safe operation and operator maintenance. (Prerequisites: valid state driver's license) (1 hr lec/4 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: FIRE
Course Number: 1430
Hazardous Materials Operations This course is designed to meet NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents, Operations Level. This course is also designed to comply with 29 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Materials Operations Level. (Prerequisites: None) (1 hr lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: FIRE
Course Number: 2486
Emergency Medical Technician This course will provide students the requirements to be eligible to test for the National Registry EMT Certificate. Emergency Medical Technicians provide out of hospital emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. EMTs have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. Emergency Medical Technicians are a critical link between the scene of an emergency and the health care system. (Prerequisites: Students must be 16 years old to take this course, and 18 years old and have a felony-free record to become nationally certified. Current NetStudy background check is required.) (5 hrs lec/8 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: FIRE
Course Number: 2502
Rescue-Basic This course covers the basic rescue techniques, tools and equipment. Specifically, students will participate in high-level rescue, ice rescue, confined-space rescue, auto extrication, and water rescue. (Prerequisites: FIRE 1408 ) (1 hr lec/4 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: FIRE
Course Number: 2512
Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy This course covers basic fire fighting tactics and strategy used in all types of fire emergencies. Preplanning, size-up, and application of tactics based on the selected strategy will be described and simulated for student learning. (Prerequisites: FIRE2511 or concurrent enrollment; ENGL0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0950 or READ0955, or equivalent, or 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT; MATH0460 or concurrent enrollment) (1 hr lec/4 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
