Fire Science Technology - Scottsdale Community College

Fire Science Technology from Scottsdale Community College is a Campus Certificate Fire Fighting degree that prepares you for a Fire Protection career. Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Fire Science is designed for students who desire basic preparation courses for a career in fire science, or a better understanding of fire hazards and problems in the field. Program Competencies: Describe basic methods used in recognizing and identifying chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials, and the safety procedures used with specific types of protective clothing and equipment. Trace the history and development of the fire department organization over the last century, including services, tactics, strategy, extinguishing agents, equipment, laws and ordinances, and careers. Identify the principles of hydraulic laws used in determining hydrant performance, velocity, and discharge, and demonstrate ability to perform mathematical calculations as applied to fire hydraulics. Identify and describe fire prevention techniques, procedures, regulations and enforcement, and hazards found in ordinary and special occupancies. Identify and describe the major areas and methods of administration relative to the management of fire service, departmental organization, personnel, and relationships with other city departments. Identify the principles of care, maintenance, and operation of fire apparatus and pumps. Describe the characteristics and behavior of fire in buildings and identify basic fire suppression procedures and techniques. Identify and describe practical methods of attacking, controlling, and extinguishing various types of fire . Identify the actions that are necessary to provide for the safety of firefighters operating on the fireground, and describe the effects that fire and heat may have on various types of building structures. Demonstrate effective oral communication skills in public, small group and interpersonal settings. (COM+++++) Demonstrate standard English writing skills. Develop, demonstrate and communicate mathematical concepts and formulas that relate to measurement, percentage, statistics and geometry. View more details on Scottsdale Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Fire Fighting courses.