Phoenix College 2011–2012 CATALOG AND HANDBOOK
FSC/AJS/EMT112PS Public Safety Emergency Telecommunications 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture + lab In-depth coverage of established techniques and procedures for handling routine and emergency public safety telephone calls and radio (contact) communications. Nationally recognized procedures for processing 9-1-1 emergency calls, field unit safety, injury scenarios, and demonstrating positive public relations. Fundamental skills and responsibilities for fire, emergency medical, and law enforcement complaint report processing as well as federal laws regarding proper processing, retention, and dissemination of security information. Definitions of terms unique to fire suppression, emergency medical, and law enforcement situations common within the public safety sector. Prerequisites: None. FSC113 Introduction to Fire Suppression 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture Characteristics and behavior of fire, fire hazard properties of ordinary materials, extinguishing agents, fire suppression organization and equipment, basic firefighting tactics, and public relations as affected by fire suppression. Prerequisites: None. FSC114 Hazardous Materials First on the Scene/ Awareness Level 0.5 credit(s) 0.5 period(s) lecture Designed to assist first responders involved in potential hazardous materials incident. Provides an overview of capabilities and limitations of first responders in the recognition and detection of hazardous materials, safety considerations, and preemergency planning. Prerequisites: None. FSC117 Fire Apparatus 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture Principles of care, maintenance, and operation of fire apparatus and pumps. Includes pump construction and accessories, pumping techniques, power development, and transmission. Driving, troubleshooting, and producing effective fire streams. Prerequisites: None.
FSC134 Fitness and Conditioning /Firefighters 3 credit(s) 4.6 period(s) lecture + lab Overview of all aspects of fitness for current and prospective firefighters. Includes physical and mental aspects of performance for optimal achievement on fire department agility tests and fire fighting tasks; individual conditioning strategies, nutritional guidelines, protective clothing concepts, and basic exercise principles. Pre-employment, evaluation, and lifelong fitness and conditioning. Prerequisites: None. FSC/EMT136 Women Firefighter Preparation 2 credit(s) 2.87 period(s) lecture + lab Designed for women firefighting candidates. Includes firefighting techniques and procedure, physical/mental conditioning, health concerns, occupational opportunities, and mentorship programs. Prerequisites or Corequisites: FSC134 or permission of instructor. FSC152 Engine Company Officer 1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lecture Overview of all aspects of engine company operations including the activities and responsibilities performed by the captain as well as mechanisms for developing a personal supervisory style. Designed for the aspiring company officer or anyone having the opportunity for the role of a company officer. Prerequisites: None. FSC202 Supervisory Training for Firefighters 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture Administrative methods applied to the fire service, departmental organization, and personnel management. Includes fire alarm signaling systems, fire service planning, and relationships with other city departments. Prerequisites: None. FSC204 Firefighting Tactics and Strategy 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture Methods of coordinating personnel, equipment, and apparatus on the fireground. Practical methods of controlling and extinguishing structural and other types of fires. Includes simulation exercises. Prerequisites: FSC113 or permission of instructor or equivalent.
FSC205 Command Strategies for Major Emergencies 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture Effective methods of managing major emergency incidents including multiple alarm structural fires, high rise fires, major brush fires, complex hazardous materials incidents and multi-casualty medical incidents. Includes incidents that require the commitment of resources based on a transitional situation and/or managing the effective interaction between numerous agencies to achieve control. Prerequisites: FSC204. FSC208 Firefighter Safety and Building Construction 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture Actions necessary to provide for the safety of firefighters operating on the fireground. Effects that fire and heat may have on various types of building construction resulting in the loss of structural integrity. Includes signs and symptoms of structural damage. Prerequisites: FSC113 or permission of instructor or equivalent. FSC209 Fire Investigation 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture Methods of determining point of fire origin, path of fire travel, and fire cause. Includes recognizing and preserving evidence; interviewing witnesses; arson laws and types of arson fires; and court testimony, reports, and records. Prerequisites: None. FSC214 Human Resource Management in Fire Service 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture Management of fire service personnel functions. Includes selection procedures, employee discipline, performance ratings, elements of supervision. Labor relations and related personnel responsibilities. Prerequisites: FSC202 or four years in the fire service. FSC221 Ladder Company Officer 1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lecture Overview of all aspects of ladder company operations including activities, expectations, and responsibilities required of the ladder captain. Designed for the company officer who aspires to the role of ladder company officer. Prerequisites: None.
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FSC118 Fire Hydraulics 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture Review of basic mathematics. Hydraulic laws and formulas as applied to the fire service. Application of formulas and mental calculations to hydraulic problems, water supply variables, and discharge requirements for pumpers. Prerequisites: None.
FSC131 Introduction to Urban Technical Rescue 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture + lab Practical application of safe rescue practices for urban technical rescue. Includes ropes and rope systems, trench rescue, confinedspace rescue, swiftwater rescue, and rescue from collapsed structures. Prerequisites: None.
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