Fire Science
A $75 per semester fee for the upgrade of equipment will also be assessed for one or more ARSK, EMS and FIRE courses. These fees are in addition to any lab/materials fees.FIRE 101 3
Credits
Principles of Emergency Services
Overview of fire protection, career opportunities in fire
protection and related fields, philosophy and history of fire
protection/service, fire loss analysis, organization and function of public and
private protection services, fire departments as part of local government, laws
and regulations affecting fire services, fire service nomenclature, specific
fire protection functions, basic fire chemistry and physics, introduction to
fire protection systems and introduction to fire strategy and tactics.
(3 + 0) Offered Fall
FIRE 105 3
Credits
Fire Prevention
Fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy
of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use
of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the
relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire
investigation, and fire and life-safety education. (Prerequisite: FIRE 101 or
permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
FIRE 107 3
Credits
Strategy and Tactics
In-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through
utilization of personnel, equipment and extinguishing agents on the fire
ground. (Prerequisite: FIRE 101 or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0)
Offered Spring
FIRE 110 3
Credits
Introduction to Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency
Response
Review of federal and state hazardous materials laws and
regulations. Career opportunities related to the field of Hazardous Materials
including transportation, emergency response and site clean up, and Incident
Command System (ICS). (3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
FIRE 115 3
Credits
Fire Apparatus and Equipment
Fire apparatus design, specifications and performance
capabilities, effective utilization of apparatus in fire emergencies.
(Prerequisite: FIRE 101 or permission of instructor. Next offered:
2007-08.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
FIRE 117 3
Credits
Rescue Practices
Rescue situations and techniques including vehicle
extrication, rescue carries, ventilation principles, structural rescue, use of
portable hand and power tools, wildland/canine search and rescue, ice and water
rescue and emergency life saving principles. Materials fee: $150 plus $13 for
additional mandatory insurance plus $75 turnout cleaning/repair fee.
(Prerequisites: EMS 170, or permission of instructor. All students are required
to wear a complete set of fire department approved protective clothing (turnout
gear). Limited quantities are available for loan through the Emergency Services
program coordinator. An 8 hour Personal Protective equipment (PPE) and
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) safety orientation offered each
semester must be completed in order to participate in live fire exercises.)
(3 + 0) Offered Spring
FIRE 121 3
Credits
Fire Behavior and Combustion
Exploration of theories and fundamentals of how and why fires
start, spread, and how they are controlled. (3 + 0) Offered Fall
FIRE 123 3
Credits
Fire Investigations I
Fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire
scene interpretations, including recognizing and conducting origin and cause,
preservation of evidence and documentation, scene security, motives of the
firesetter, and types of fire causes. (Prerequisite: FIRE 101 or permission of
instructor. Next offered: 2007-08.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate
Spring
FIRE 127 1
Credit
Vessel Safety: Emergency Equipment and Procedures
Introduction to safe boating practices and skills including
boat handling, rules of navigation, proper safety equipment, weather, boat
trailering, lines and knots, first aid and emergency procedures.
(1 + 0) Offered Fall
FIRE 131 3
Credits
Firefighter I, Series I
The initial phase in a four phase process for achieving state
of Alaska Fire Fighter I certification. Fundamental knowledge of fire behavior,
fire organizations, types of fire equipment emergency response services possess
and methods of their use. Successful completion of all four phases will qualify
the student for Alaska State Fire Fighter I certification. Materials fee: $150;
mandatory insurance: $13; turnout cleaning/repair fee: $75. (Prerequisite: All
students are required to wear a complete set of fire department approved
protective clothing (turnout gear). Limited quantities are available for loan
through the Emergency Services Program Coordinator. ) (3 + 0) Offered
Spring, As Demand Warrants
FIRE 133 3
Credits
Firefighter I, Series II
The second phase in a four phase process for achieving state
of Alaska Fire Fighter I certification. Fundamental knowledge of fire behavior,
fire organizations, types of fire equipment emergency response services possess
and methods of their use. Successful completion of all four phases will qualify
the student for Alaska State Fire Fighter I certification. Materials fee: $150;
mandatory insurance: $13; turnout cleaning/repair fee: $75. (Prerequisite: All
students are required to wear a complete set of fire department approved
protective clothing (turnout gear). Limited quantities are available for loan
through the Emergency Services program coordinator. An 8 hour Personal
Protective equipment (PPE) and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) safety
orientation offered each semester must be completed in order to participate in
live fire exercises.) (2 + 2) Offered Fall, As Demand Warrants
FIRE 135 3
Credits
Firefighter I, Series III
The third phase in a four phase process for achieving state
of Alaska Fire Fighter I certification. Fundamental knowledge of fire behavior,
fire organizations, types of fire equipment emergency response services possess
and methods of their use. Successful completion of all four phases will qualify
the student for Alaska State Fire Fighter I certification. Materials fee: $150;
mandatory insurance: $13; turnout cleaning/repair fee: $75. (Prerequisite: All
students are required to wear a complete set of fire department approved
protective clothing (turnout gear). Limited quantities are available for loan
through the Emergency Services program coordinator. An 8 hour Personal
Protective equipment (PPE) and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) safety
orientation offered each semester must be completed in order to participate in
live fire exercises.) (2 + 2) Offered Fall, As Demand Warrants
FIRE 137 3
Credits
Firefighter I, Series IV
The fourth phase in a four phase process for achieving state
of Alaska Fire Fighter I certification. Fundamental knowledge of fire behavior,
fire organizations, types of fire equipment emergency response services possess
and methods of their use. Successful completion of all four phases will qualify
the student for Alaska State Fire Fighter I certification. Materials fee: $150.
(3 + 0) Offered Spring, As Demand Warrants
FIRE 143 1
Credit
Firefighter Internship, Series 1
Practical experience in fire operations and training by
arrangement through local fire departments. (0 + 2) Offered Fall
FIRE 145 1
Credit
Firefighter Internship, Series 2
Practical experience in fire operations and training by
arrangement through local fire departments. (Prerequisite: FIRE 143.)
(0 + 2) Offered Spring, As Demand Warrants
FIRE 147 1
Credit
Firefighter Internship, Series 3
Practical experience in fire operations and training by
arrangement through local fire departments. (Prerequisite: FIRE 145.)
(0 + 2) Offered Summer, As Demand Warrants
FIRE 151 3
Credits
Wildland Fire Control I
Designed to provide national certification for entry-level
and experienced fire fighters with fundamental knowledge of wildland fire organization,
fire behavior, air operations, suppression methods, safety, the Incident
Command System (ICS). Successful course completion combined with national age
and physical fitness requirements will qualify the student for an Interagency
Fire Qualification Card (Red Card) with a rating of Firefighter (FFT2).
(3 + 0) Offered Spring
FIRE 153 3
Credits
Advanced Wildland Firefighter
Designed to provide national certification for advanced
wildland firefighters with knowledge of portable pumps and water use,
chainsaws, preliminary fire investigation and the duties and responsibilities
of squad boss. (Prerequisite: FIRE 151 or permission of instructor.)
(2.5 + 1) Offered Fall
FIRE 155 3
Credits
Wildland Fire Behavior
Provides fire behavior knowledge to determine basic input
data for fire behavior calculations such as rate of spread, fire line
intensity, flame length and area/perimeter growth using fire behavior
prediction systems. Prepare fire perimeter maps, assess and predict chances of
extreme fire behavior conditions, assess fire line data and fire behavior
estimations, identify fire suppression limitations, and make recommendations
for fire line location and safe control tactics. (Prerequisite: FIRE 151 or
permission of instructor. Next offered: 2006-07.) (3 + 0)
Offered Alternate Spring
FIRE 157 3
Credits
Wildland Air Operations and Safety
Basic use of aircraft in wildland fire operations including
helicopter operations, types and capacities, helibase/helispot construction,
logistics support and specialized missions. Fixed wing operations include
establishment of air bases, retardant operations, aircraft fueling and
paracargo support. Emphasis on aviation safety. (Prerequisite: FIRE 151 or
permission of instructor. Next offered: 2007-08.) (3 + 0)
Offered Alternate Fall
FIRE 159 3
Credits
Wildland Fire Operations Function
Overview of the operations function including organization;
implementation of the incident action plan; tactical use of crews, engines,
bulldozers; appointment of supervisors in accordance with span of control;
utilization of fixed wing and rotor wing aircraft and fire operations in the
urban interface. Functional position of single resource boss/crew covered.
(Prerequisites: FIRE 151, 153, 155, 157 and 254, or permission of instructor. Next
offered: 2007-08.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Fall
FIRE 161 3
Credits
Wildland Fire Logistics Function
Overview of the support and service branches of the logistics
function within the incident command system. Emphasis on entry-level positions
of ordering manager, receiving and distribution manager, base camp manager,
equipment manager and medical unit leader. (Prerequisite: FIRE 151 or
permission of instructor. Next offered: 2006-07.) (3 + 0)
Offered Alternate Fall
FIRE 165 3
Credits
Wildland Fire Planning Function
Provides an overview of the planning process, organizational
relationships with other functions, use of planning matrix board, check-in and
resource status procedures, evaluation, analysis and display of incident
information, documentation, demobilization, use of technical specialist and
components of an incident action plan. (Prerequisite: FIRE 151 or permission of
instructor. Next offered: 2007-08.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate
Fall
FIRE 202 3
Credits
Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply
Provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to
understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and their
application to analyze and solve water supply problems. (Prerequisites: FIRE
101 and satisfactory demonstration of basic math skills (pretest), or
permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Spring
FIRE 203 3
Credits
Hazardous Materials Chemistry I
Basic fire chemistry relating to most categories of hazardous
materials including problems of recognition, reactivity and health encountered
by fire fighters. (Prerequisite: Satisfactory demonstration of basic chemistry
knowledge (pretest) or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered
Fall
FIRE 205 3
Credits
Hazardous Materials Chemistry II
Chemistry review of common hazardous materials control,
confinement and containment operations with an emphasis on decontamination
procedures. Meets the requirements of the 24 hour Operations Level, First
Responder to hazardous materials incidents. (Prerequisite: FIRE 203 or
permission of instructor. Next offered: 2007-08.) (3 + 0)
Offered Alternate Spring
FIRE 206 3
Credits
Building Construction for Fire Protection
Components of building construction that relate to fire and life
safety. Focus on fire fighter safety. Includes elements of construction and
design of structures shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings,
preplanning fire operations and operating emergencies. (Prerequisite: FIRE 101
or employment or experience in related field, such as fire protection,
insurance, construction architecture or engineering.) (3 + 0) Offered
Spring
FIRE 207 3
Credits
Hazardous Materials Technician
Advanced information for protection and safety of personnel
engaged in response and field cleanup of hazardous materials and substances at
the Hazardous Materials Technician level (EPA course #165.15). Materials fee:
$150. (Prerequisite: FIRE 205 or permission of instructor. (3 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants
FIRE 209 3
Credits
Hazardous Materials Command/Safety Officer
Preparation for Incident Commander and the Safety Officer
positions on complex hazardous materials incidents or large site cleanup
operations. (Prerequisite: FIRE 207 or permission of instructor.)
(3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
FIRE 210 3
Credits
Fire Administration I
Introduction to the organization and management of a fire
department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service.
Emphasis on fire service leadership from the perspective of the company
officer. (Prerequisite: FIRE 101 or permission of instructor.)
(3 + 0) Offered Fall
FIRE 212 3
Credits
Building and Fire Codes
Introduction to life safety aspects of Uniform Building Code.
Emphasis on Uniform Fire Code for fire inspections on existing buildings,
flammable liquids, hazardous materials and special processes. Preparation for
the Uniform Fire Code Exam administered by International Conference of Building
Officials. (Prerequisites: FIRE 101 and 206, or permission of instructor. Next
offered: 2007-08.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
FIRE 214 3
Credits
Fire Protection Systems
Features of design and
operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems,
special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection and
portable fire extinguishers. (Prerequisite: FIRE 101 or permission of
instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
FIRE 215 3
Credits
Advanced Hazardous Materials Technician
Provides increased hands-on skills for personnel who have
obtained their Hazardous Materials Technician rating. Emphasis will be placed
on task proficiency in spill containment, plugging, patching, diking and valve
shut-offs on large commercial transporters. Stabilization of large and small
chlorine leaks and decontamination will also be covered. Materials fee: $150.
(Prerequisites: FIRE 207 or permission of instructor.) (2 + 2)
Offered As Demand Warrants
FIRE 216 3
Credits
Methods of Instruction for Emergency Services Training
Skills necessary to instruct emergency service courses
including adult education techniques, classroom setup, use of audiovisual
equipment, presentation and evaluation methods of students and instruction.
(Next offered: 2006-07.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
FIRE 217 1
Credit
Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher
Review of information and skills required for protection and
safety of personnel engaged in response and field cleanup of hazardous
materials and substances at the Hazardous Materials Technician level. Materials
fee: $50. (Prerequisites: Fire 206 or equivalent with certification that may
not be expired for more than one calendar year.) (1 + 0) Offered As
Demand Warrants
FIRE 218 3
Credits
Advanced Rescue Practices
Provides instruction in four of the most common rescue
situations that fire departments encounter in the Interior of Alaska rescue:
vehicular extrication, rope rescue, confined space rescue and ice/water rescue.
Class stresses basic knowledge and hands-on experience. All students are
required to wear a complete set of fire department approved protective clothing
(turnout gear). Limited quantities are available for loan through the Emergency
Services program coordinator. Materials fee: $150 plus $15.60 mandatory insurance
plus $75 turnout cleaning/repair fee. (Prerequisites: FIRE 117 and EMS 170; or
permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
FIRE 231 3
Credits
Hazardous Materials Tactical Operations
Prepares students to handle tactical operations involving hazardous
materials at fixed facilities as well as transportation incidents involving
flammable and combustible liquids, corrosives, poisons, cryogenics, oxidizers,
LPG, etiological materials, etc. (Prerequisite: FIRE 207 or permission of
instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
FIRE 232 3
Credits
Fire Fighter II
Advanced technical knowledge of fire alarms, communications,
fire behavior, self contained breathing apparatus, rescue, safety, ladders,
fire hose, nozzles and appliances, fire streams, water supplies, sprinklers,
overhaul and inspections. All students are required to wear a complete set of
fire department approved protective clothing (turnout gear). Limited quantities
are available for loan through the Emergency Services Program Coordinator.
Materials fee: $150 plus $75 turnout cleaning/repair fee. (Prerequisites: FIRE
131, 133, 135 and 137, or permission of instructor. An eight hour Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) safety
orientation, that is offered each semester, must be completed in order to
participate in live fire exercises.) (2 + 2) Offered Summer, As
Demand Warrants
FIRE 244 1
Credit
Firefighter Internship, Series 4
Practical experience in fire operations and training by
arrangement through local fire departments. (Prerequisite: FIRE 145 or 147.)
(0 + 2) Offered Fall
FIRE 246 1
Credit
Firefighter Internship, Series 5
Practical experience in fire operations and training by
arrangement through local fire departments. (Prerequisite: FIRE 244.)
(0 + 2) Offered Spring
FIRE 248 1
Credit
Firefighter Internship, Series 6
Practical experience in fire operations and training by
arrangement through local fire departments. (Prerequisite: FIRE 246.)
(0 + 2) Offered Summer, As Demand Warrants
FIRE 249 3
Credits
Computer Aided Management of Emergency Operations
Assistance to emergency planners and first responders to plan
for and safely handle chemical accidents through the use of a computer. CAMEO
contains chemical nomenclature and response information for 3,311 commonly
transported chemicals. (2.5 + 1) Offered As Demand Warrants
FIRE 252 3
Credits
Wildland Fire Prevention
Overview of wildland fire prevention including data
collection, problem identification, problem analysis, action planning, fire reporting,
fire cause determination, enforcement of laws and ordinances, public fire
education and the economics of fire prevention. (Prerequisite: FIRE 151 and
FIRE 153 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2007-08.)
(3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
FIRE 254 3
Credits
Wildland Fire Finance Function
Fire business management objectives, including duties and
responsibilities of fire finance section relating to management practices and
programs. Procedures required in various finance positions including financial
management of a large complex wildland fire. (Prerequisite: FIRE 151 and FIRE
153 or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
FIRE 256 3
Credits
Wildland Fire Planning and Multiple Use Management
Fire management and its role in a multiple use resource
program. Includes prescribed and wild fire practices, environmental concerns,
management goals and objectives and pre-fire planning. (Prerequisite: FIRE 151,
FIRE 153, FIRE 155, or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2007-08.)
(3 + 0) Offered Alternate Fall
FIRE 258 3
Credits
Wildland Fuels Management
Use of fire as a resource management tool. Natural and
prescribed fire planning. Development and procedures to meet management
objectives, components for conducting safe, prescribed burning. (Prerequisites:
FIRE 151, 153, 155, 158 and 262 or permission of instructor. Next offered:
2007-08.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
FIRE 262 3
Credits
Wildland Fire Control II
Instruction in tactical operations of fire line construction,
use of hand crews, heavy equipment, water and engines, firing operations,
wildland/urban interface and using combinations of resources. Advanced level
course for trained and experienced wildland fire fighters. (Prerequisites: FIRE
151, 153, 155, 157, 159 and 254 or permission of instructor. Next offered:
2006-07.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Fall
FIRE 270 3
Credits
Wildland Fire Command Function
An overview of the command function including use of single
and unified command, roles and responsibilities of the incident commander and
staff, development and implementation of strategic decision, providing
information to the media and managing the incident from initial attack of
small, non-complex fires to larger, more complex initial attack suppression
organizations dealing with escape attack situations. (Prerequisites: FIRE 151,
153, 155, 252 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2006-07.)
(3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring