A "T" located
to the left of the available semester indicates transfer to Murray State University,
Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
as per articulation agreements. These courses will also transfer to most public
four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.
FS 120 FIREFIGHTING II ORIENTATION - MODULE A
By Request
The student will learn fire department structure and procedure, what comprises
the elements of a fire and the extinguishment theory, how to use a fire extinguisher
and principle knowledge of extinguishing agents, be able to communicate on
telephone and radio and how to tie various fire service knots.
Credit: 4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
FS 121 FIREFIGHTING II EQUIPMENT & SAFETY - MODULE B
By Request
When given certain tools and equipment, the student will exercise proper
techniques in tool use and use recommended safety procedures. Students will
also be taught firefighter personal safety to be used at the station, in
route to, and when operating at the emergency scene.
Credit: 4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
FS 122 FIREFIGHTING II ADVANCED OPERATIONS – MOD. C
By Request
The student will learn how to develop a building-wide plan to be used in
the event of a fire, learn how to develop a water supply for municipal needs
and for fire service needs, learn proper use of fire hose and maintenance
of same, learn how to suppress a fire using the various types of fire streams,
learn how to properly handle a hazardous materials spill and how to take
care of personal property and merchandise using the proper salvage techniques.
Credit: 4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
FS 123 ADVANCED FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS
By Request
Students will learn proper use of self-contained breathing apparatus, correct
ventilation procedures, detection of hidden fires while conducting overhaul
operations, use of inst all ed sprinkler systems, learn basic emergency care
for the first responder, and determination of fire cause and origin.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
FS 124 BASIC FIREFIGHTING
By Request
This course will include firefighting orientation and safety, fire behavior,
ventilation, ladders, fire apparatus familiarization, water supply, hoses,
nozzles, and self contained breathing apparatus.
Credit: 3 hours – Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
FS 130 BASIC FIREFIGHTING SKILLS
By Request
This course provides the student with basic fire fighting
skills and practices they need to safely perform duties of a fire fighter.
Topics to include but not limited to the following: use of SCBA, apparatus,
forcible entry, etc.
Credit: 2 hours – One lecture and two lab hours per
week.
Prerequisite(s): None
