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 101Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
79095 FS 101 301 09:00AM-03:20PM W 4414 Staff 8 22*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 6/3/2013 Ends: 7/25/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 17, 2013 7:43 AM
FS 107 FIRE FIGHTER PHYSICAL AGILITY PREPARAT ION 3 Units Designed to improve the health and fitness capabilities of firefighters and potential firefighters. Provides the necessary skills to pass Fire Department physical exams including the Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) exam, which is a requirement for employment by most fire agencies. [D]
FS 107Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
79096 FS 107 301 09:00AM-10:15AM MTTH 4310 Ungar,Ronald 8 4*
    10:25AM-12:30PM MTTH 4310      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 6/3/2013 Ends: 7/25/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 17, 2013 7:43 AM
FS 295F FIREFIGHTING, BASIC SKILLS AND TECHNIQU ES 2 Units Introduces the applied operation and maintenance of basic rescue and fire suppression apparatus and equipment. Includes topics in forcible entry techniques, search and rescue, physical fitness training and the use of ropes, ladders and other equipment. Intended for students majoring in the field of fire technology or those interested in fire service careers. [D] [Effective Fall 2013: mat fee change $25.]
FS 295FSections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
79097 FS 295F 301 01:00PM-02:05PM TTH 4414 Bidinger,Kurt 8 29*
    02:15PM-05:35PM TTH 4414      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 6/3/2013 Ends: 7/25/2013 Additional Eight-hour Saturday meetings. *Open seats as of Friday, May 17, 2013 7:43 AM
Total Courses: 3 Total Sections: 3