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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

84 Hours

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14

Fundamentals of Loss Control

This course creates an understanding of the principles of building construction and its impact on firefighting strategy. This course explains building materials and processes that are involved in the construction of structures and provides you with the knowledge required to operate safely and effectively within residential or commercial buildings.

Introduction to Safety & Risk Analysis

This course covers the acquisition of appropriate reliability modeling and risk analysis tools to complement the basic and specific engineering knowledge for the technological area of application. This course provides an introduction to the principal concepts and issues related to the safety of modern industrial activities.

Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health

This course provides practical information regarding technology, management, and regulatory compliance issues, covering crucial topics like organizing, staffing, directing, and evaluating occupational safety programs and procedures.

Introduction to Fire Sciences

This course covers experimental data relevant to the understanding of fire behavior of materials and appeals to all those working in fire safety engineering and related disciplines.

Introduction to Rescue Techniques

This course covers all types of fires. It is organized to present the theory and application of firefighting principles from the development to the extinguishment phase; it stresses on the importance of safety for firefighters

Basic Human Physiology

This course progresses from the important overview relationships of organ system physiology down to the tissue, cellular, and subcellular level. This course will teach you on how you can trace arteries, veins, and nerves through their courses and bifurcations.

Legal Perspective of Safety & Health

This course addresses the growing interest in the legal, ethical, and regulatory aspects of integrating care into conventional clinical settings. Topics of this course include Race Discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Physical Fitness, Critical Incident Stress Management, and Arbitration/Mediation.

Introduction to Hazardous Materials

This course addresses the specific needs of firefighters and other professionals who deal with hazardous materials. This course encompasses the key aspects of safely handling hazardous materials and the response actions to be implemented during terrorist activity, hazardous transportation mishaps and other disasters.

Fire Suppression Practices

This course provides you with a comprehensive initial introduction to suppression of structural fires. It introduces definitions, terminology, and a brief history of structural fire suppression. It also provides you with a basic knowledge of fire behavior, how and what materials burn, extinguishment systems, and basic methods of suppression.

Introduction to Fire Brigade

An introduction to fire science with emphasis upon municipal fire services, fire defenses through prevention and the basic concepts of combustion and extinguishment defenses through prevention and the basic concepts of combustion and extinguishment.

Introduction to Fire Hydraulics

This course introduces terminology and definitions, involved in fire service hydraulics. It helps you gain an understanding of the complexities involved in modern apparatus pumping and water delivery systems.

Introduction to Fire Science

The primary intent of this course is to acquaint you with history, traditions, terminology, organization and operation of the service. It gives a deep understanding of the fire sciences terminologies, concepts and definitions.

Introduction to Fire Investigation

This course addresses on the fire fighter's role in combating the fire; investigation techniques, reports, case histories, and court preparation as well as detection, prevention, and preservation of evidence in such cases.

Introduction to Fire Prevention

This course introduces fire prevention concepts as they relate to community and industrial operations. These topics include the development and maintenance of fire prevention programs, educational programs, and inspection programs.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
ASSOCIATE TO BACHELORS DEGREE $18,480
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $18,480
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Fundamentals of loss control

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Loads and other forces
    Plans and codes
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Building materials: stone, masonry, steel, concrete, and wood
    Building components
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Building systems
    Building construction types
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Trusses
    Size-up
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Collapse
    Command of collapse incidents

Introduction to safety & risk analysis

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Firefighter orientation
    Firefighter safety and health
    Fire behavior
    Building construction
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Firefighter personal protective equipment
    Portable fire extinguishers
    Ropes and knots
    Rescue and extrication
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Forcible entry
    Ground ladders
    Ventilation
    Water supply
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fire hose
    Fire streams
    Fire control
    Fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Loss control
    Protecting fire scene evidence
    Fire department communications
    Fire prevention and public education
    Basic prehospital emergency medical care for firefighters
    Introduction to hazardous materials
    Operations at haz mat incidents

Introduction to occupational safety and health

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Safety movement, then and now
    Accidents and their effects
    Theories of accident causation
    Roles and professional certifications for safety and health professionals
    Safety, culture, and competition in the global marketplace
    The osha act, standards, and liability
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Worker and rsquo;s compensation
    Accident investigation and reporting
    Product safety and liability
    Ergonomics: musculoskeletal disorders - msds- and cumulative trauma disorders -ctds-
    Stress and safety
    Safety and health training
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Violence in the workplace
    Mechanical hazards and safeguarding
    Falling, impact, acceleration, lifting, and vision hazards
    Hazards of temperature extremes
    Pressure hazards
    Electrical hazards
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fire hazards and life safety
    Industrial hygiene, toxic substances, and confined spaces
    Radiation hazards: ionizing and non-ionizing
    Noise and vibration hazards
    Computers, automation, and robots
    Bloodborne pathogens in the workplace
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Preparing for emergencies and terrorism
    Ethics and safety
    Hazard analysis, prevention, and management
    Promoting safety and health
    Environmental safety, environmental management, and iso 14000
    Tsm: total safety management
    Establishing a safety-friendly corporate culture

Introduction to fire sciences

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction.
    The elementary chemistry of combustion.
    The nature and behavior of fire.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Combustion properties of liquid and gaseous fuels.
    Combustion properties of solid fuels.
    Sources of ignition.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Structure fires and their investigation.
    Grass and wildland fires and their investigation.
    Automobile, motor vehicle, and ship fires.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Electrical causes of fire.
    Clothing and fabric fires.
    Explosions and explosive combustion.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Chemical fires and hazardous materials.
    Laboratory services.
    Fire-related deaths and injuries.
    Arson as a crime.

Introduction to rescue techniques

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    One. fire chemistry, behavior and extinguishment
    Two. fire ground tactical tasks
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Three. the model incident command system ands firefighter safety
    Four. fireground planning and tactics
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Five. fire ground operations
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Six. fires in buildings
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Seven. fires in mobile equipment
    Eight. special interest fires

Basic human physiology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The science of psychology.
    How psychologists do research.
    Evolution, genes, and behavior.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Neurons, hormones, and the brain.
    Body rhythms and mental states.
    Sensation and perception.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Learning and conditioning.
    Behavior in social and cultural context.
    Thinking and intelligence.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Memory.
    Emotion.
    Motivation.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Theories of personality.
    Development over the lifespan.
    Health, stress and coping.
    Psychological disorders.
    Approaches to treatment and therapy.

Legal perspective of safety & health

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    - american legal system
    - line of duty deaths / safety:
    Homeland security:
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    - incident command:
    - emergency vehicle operations
    - employment litigation:
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    - sexual harassment:
    - race discrimination
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    - americans with disabilities act
    - family medical leave act
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    - fair labor standards act
    - adrug-free workplace:
    - ems / hipaa
    - physical fitness
    - critical incident stress management
    - discipline:
    - arbitration / mediation
    - a legislative process:

Introduction to hazardous materials

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Course introduction
    Awareness review
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Protective clothing and equipment
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Termination procedures
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Safety at hazmat incidents
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Conclusion

Fire Suppression Practices

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Preparation
    Management tools
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Decision making
    Company operations
    Building construction
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Building collapse and scene safety
    Special situations and occupancies
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Health care and high risk populations
    Commercial and industrial
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Technical operations
    After the incident

Introduction to fire brigade

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fire fighter qualifications and safety
    Standard operating procedures and guidelines
    Fire service communications
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Incident management system
    Fire behavior
    Building construction
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Portable fire extinguishers
    Fire fighter tools equipment
    Ropes and knots
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Response and size up
    Forcible entry
    Ladders
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Search and rescue
    Ventilation
    Water supply
    Fire hose, nozzles, streams
    Foam
    Fire fighter survival
    Salvage and overhaul
    Fire fighter rehabilitation
    Fire suppression

Introduction to Fire Hydraulics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Principles of fire department hydraulics.
    Water tanks and hose capacity.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Water supply and testing procedures.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Discharge.
    Friction loss principles and application.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Required pump discharge pressure.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Unusual and complex problems.
    Relay operations.
    Fire ground hydraulics.

Introduction to Fire Science

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The history and orientation of the fire service
    Fire fighter qualifications and safety
    Fire service communications
    Incident management system
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fire behavior
    Building construction
    Portable fire extinguishers
    Fire fighter tools and equipment
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Ropes and knots
    Response and size-up
    Forcible entry
    Ladders
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Search and rescue
    Ventilation
    Water supply
    Fire hose, nozzles, streams, and foam
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Salvage and overhaul
    Fire fighter rehabilitation
    Wildland and ground fires
    Fire suppression
    Preincident planning
    Fire and emergency medical care
    Emergency medical care
    Vehicle rescue and extrication
    Hazardous materials: overview
    Hazardous materials: properties and effects
    Hazardous materials: recognizing and identifying the hazards
    Hazardous materials: implementing a response
    Hazardous materials: response priorities and actions
    Hazardous materials: decontamination techniques
    Terrorism awareness
    Fire prevention and public education

Introduction to Fire Investigation

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction.
    The elementary chemistry of combustion.
    The nature and behavior of fire.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Combustion properties of liquid and gaseous fuels.
    Combustion properties of solid fuels.
    Sources of ignition.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Structure fires and their investigation.
    Grass and wildland fires and their investigation.
    Automobile, motor vehicle, and ship fires.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Electrical causes of fire.
    Clothing and fabric fires.
    Explosions and explosive combustion.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Chemical fires and hazardous materials.
    Laboratory services.
    Fire-related deaths and injuries.
    Arson as a crime.

Introduction to Fire Prevention

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    History and philosophy of fire prevention
    Status of education, engineering, and enforcement in usa
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Public fire and life safety education programs
    Enforcing fire safety compliance
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Preparing fire service personnel for fire prevention duties
    Organization and administration of municipal fire prevention units
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Instilling positive fire reaction
    Fire prevention efforts of the private sector
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fire prevention responsibilities of the public sector
    Fire prevention through arson suppression
    International practices in fire prevention
    Fire prevention research
    Proving fire prevention works
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