FFP: Fire Fighting & Protection

FIREFIGHTING I Co-requisite: FFP 0020 This course of study is the first of two parts, which prepares the student with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to safely and dependably perform fire-rescue duties as a firefighter. This course is co-requisite with FFP 0020 for those desiring to become state certified firefighters.

FIREFIGHTING II Co-requisite: FFP 0010 This co-requisite course with FFP 0010 is the second of the two-part series, which prepares the student for participating in the state certification examinations administered by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training for obtaining a state of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance. Students must have successfully completed all aspects of FFP 0010 in order to participate in this course. (Special Fee: $1,202.78).

FIRE SCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS This course is an overview of fire protection and emergency services, including career opportunities in related fields, the culture and history of emergency services, and fire loss analysis. It also covers the organization and function of public and private fire protection services, fire departments as part of local government, and the laws and regulations affecting the fire service. Since this course is approved as a New Student Experience (NSE) substitute course at Valencia College, it also explores the many educational, financial, and personal resources and support systems that are available at the college to help with academic and personal success.

INDUSTRIAL FIRE FIGHTING This course includes based firefighting principles, theory, and application. The course will meet the job performance requirements of NFPA 1001- Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, and/or is the equivalent to the minimum standards for Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II.

FIRE CHEMISTRY A study of basic physical and chemical properties of materials applicable to the chemistry of fire. Emphasis is on emergency situations and the most favorable methods of handling incidents involving hazardous material.

FIRE CODES AND STANDARDS This course is a study of building and life safety codes in relation to types of occupancies, building design, fire resistance of building materials, fire problems inherent in structures and life safety considerations. A problem solving emphasis is used to provide opportunities for application of building and life safety code enforcement methods to prevent and correct building design problems. 200710.

BLUEPRINT READING AND PLANS REVIEW Prerequisites: Minimum Grade of C in FFP 2510 A comprehensive study of building construction blueprints and plans. The course will teach the student how to assimilate information contained in construction working drawings, specifications, interpreting conventional graphic communications, and accepted standards and conventions related to fire protection and prevention inspections. 201610.

PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS II Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in FFP 1540 A study of pre-engineered and portable systems, extinguishing agents, inspection procedures for code compliance and enforcement, and alarm systems.

FIRE CAUSE AND ORIGIN DETERMINATION A study of an arson investigator’s responsibility in determining the point of origin, cause and development of a fire; motives of fire setters; methods used to determine the accidental or intentional nature of a fire; correct procedures of investigation, evaluation of evidence and prosecution. (Special Fee: $24.00).

COMPANY OFFICER A study of the basic concepts of fire company leadership, including the human skills, leadership tools, problem solving, and goal achievement of a company officer. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the officer in the setting of the fire company. 201410.

ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES FOR THE FIRE SCIENCE An introduction to the federal, state, and local laws that regulate emergency services, national standards influencing emergency services, standard of care, tot, liability, and a review of relevant court cases.

FIRE ADMINISTRATION An in-depth review of the principles of organization and administration in fire protection service; the structure and function of the department, battalion and company as components of municipal organization; duties and responsibilities of the fire officer; a study of fire personnel management, training, budgeting, records, reports and other relations.

SELECTED TOPICS IN FIRE SCIENCE Prerequisite: Departmental approval. For students interested in discussion and exploration of selected topics in fire science technology. May be repeated for credit and grade forgiveness cannot be applied.