FRPT 1100 Fire Fighter I (3 Lec; 2 Lab; 5 Cr) This course is designed to teach the student the necessary skills to perform the base duties of fire fighting including the thought process used to decide the operations to do. This will include the duties of rescue, exposure protection, confinement of the fire, extinguishment of the fire, overhaul, salvage and ventilation. Prerequisites: Physical exam and Lung Function Exam (OSHA 1910.134)
FRPT 1105 Fire Fighter II (1 Lec; 1 Lab; 2 Cr) This course is designed to teach the student the skills necessary to perform the basic duties of fire fighting, including the thought process used to decide on appropriate operations. This will include specialized rescue, building construction and fire cause determination. Prerequisites: FRPT 1100
FRPT 1115 Company Functions (2 Lec; 2 Cr) This course is designed to apply the training and knowledge learned in Fire Fighter I, II and III to company operations. Upon completion, the student should be able to work effectively as part of a group and be able to carry out specific company assignments.
FRPT 1161 Building Construction for Fire Service (3 Lec; 3 Cr) This course is designed to teach the student the principles used in constructing various types of buildings. The student will learn the basic principles used and types of construction found in the U.S. The curriculum follows the standards set by NFPA 1001 - Fire Fighter II and NFPA 1021 - Fire Officer.
FRPT 1165 Apparatus Operator (2 Lec; 1 Lab; 3 Cr) This course is designed to provide knowledge of pumping apparatus design and standard requirements for performance. The student will learn about the mechanical workings of fire pumps and the accessories required to use the pumps. It will introduce the student to apparatus maintenance and necessary record keeping. The student will also develop attitudes and skills necessary for safe driving and operation of a pumper. This course will introduce the student to the hydraulics used on the fire ground and will give the student knowledge about the characteristics of water, laws of physics and water systems. The student will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to set up and flow water using an aerial device. This course follows the NFPA 1002 Standard for apparatus operators.
FRPT 1175 Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational (2 Lec; 1 Lab; 3 Cr) This course is designed to teach the necessary skills to protect yourself, your fellow responder and the public from exposure in a hazardous materials incident. The course meets the requirements of the OSHA 1910.120 for the First Responder Operation level. The student will learn how to recognize and identify the presence of hazardous materials, the proper protective clothing to use, how to decontaminate properly, how to establish an Incident Command System and the proper standard operating procedures to maintain safety at the incident scene. The course follows the NFPA Standard 472 requirements for the First Responder Operational level.