Fire Science

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FS 101 FIRE PROTECTION ORGANIZATION 3 Units Introduction to the following: career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire-protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics. [D; CSU]
FS 101 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
77235 FS 101 531 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Hall,Darren 9 3*
ONLINE Begins: 3/18/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
FS 106 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR FIRE PROTECTION 3 Units Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: FS 101 or equivalent.] Provides the components of building construction that relate to fire safety. Focuses on firefighter safety. Demonstrates that elements of construction and design of structures are key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. [D; CSU]
FS 106 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
77240 FS 106 531 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Hall,Darren 9 6*
ONLINE Begins: 3/18/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
Total Courses: 2 Total Sections: 2