Fire Science

Prerequisites: None Provides an overview of fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; 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 and life safety initiatives. FESHE Core Course.

Prerequisites: FT 101 Designed to familiarize the student with the general rules and regulations of fire fighting, use and explanation of forcible entry, protective breathing apparatus, fire streams, first aid, ropes, salvage, fire hose, nozzles and apparatus, ladders, ventilation, inspection, rescue, sprinklers, fire alarms and communications, safety and fire behavior.

Prerequisites: None Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread and are controlled. FESHE Core Course

Prerequisites: EMS 108 or current State of Nevada EMT certification FT 101, and FT 109 OR EMS 108 or current State of Nevada EMT certification and six months of firefighting experience and Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) certification within 12 months of the course start date. Corequisite: FT 131 This course combines lecture with hands on firefighting skills to meet the requirements of the Nevada State Fire Training Firefighter I and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Topics include fire service organization, fire safety, tools and equipment, fire prevention, incident management systems, wildland fire fighting and fire suppression techniques. Students who successfully complete the Academy are eligible for Nevada State Fire Marshal certification as a Firefighter I and National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certificates S-110, S-130 and S-190)

Prerequisites: FT 101 Provides work experience and skills signoffs that meet the National Fire Protection Association's Firefighter I criteria. Course qualifies students to take the Nevada Fire Fighter I exam. Students must have proof of insurance.

Prerequisites: None Addresses the basic elements of wildland fire protection, fire behavior, department organization, apparatus and equipment, fire safety and incident command organization.

Prerequisites: None Provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use and application of codes and standards, plans review, fire inspections, fire and life safety education and fire investigation. FESHE Core Course.

Prerequisites: None Presents the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. FESHE Core Course.

Prerequisites: EMS 108 or current State of Nevada EMT certification FT 101, and FT 109 OR EMS 108 or current State of Nevada EMT certification and six months of firefighting experience and Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) certification within 12 months of the course start date. Corequisite: FT 106 This course teaches the skills and competencies firefighters need to to be first on the scene of an emergency involving hazardous materials and respond defensively to protect citizens, the environment and property; control the chemical release; and keep it from spreading. Course content aligns with FESHE and NFPA 472 competencies for First Responder Awareness (FRA) and Operational (FRO) levels. This course qualifies the student to take the state Fire Marshal Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations State Exam.

Prerequisites: FT 101 or Instructor Approval Addresses the Federal, State, and local laws that regulate emergency services and include a review of national standards, regulations and consensus standards. FESHE Non-Core Course.

Prerequisites: None Introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services. FESHE Core Course.

Prerequisites: None Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. FESHE Core Course.

Prerequisites: None Introduces the student to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis on fire and emergency service, ethics and leadership from the perspective of the company officer. FESHE Non-Core Course.