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
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
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 use 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 eight-hour personal protective equipment and
self-contained breathing apparatus safety orientation must be completed in
order to participate in live fire exercises.) (3 + 0) Offered Spring
FIRE 121 3
Credits
Fire Behavior and Combustion
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: 2008-09.) (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 final 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 and
the incident command system. 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, chain
saws, 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
Fire behavior knowledge necessary 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: 2008-09.) (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 and
bulldozers; appointment of supervisors in accordance with span of control; use
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: 2008-09.) (3 + 0) Offered
Alternate Fall
FIRE 165 3
Credits
Wildland Fire Planning Function
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 a C or better in DEVM 060 or placement into DEVM 105 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 risks
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 requirements of the operations level, first responder to
hazardous materials incidents. (Prerequisite: FIRE 203 or permission of
instructor. Next offered: 2008-09.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
FIRE 206 3
Credits
Building Construction for Fire Protection
The 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
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 the 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 the 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 with a
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:
2008-09.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
FIRE 217 1
Credit
Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher
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 an Interior 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
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 study 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 and
self-contained breathing apparatus safety orientation 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 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 a 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 wildfire 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: 2008-09.)
(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 decisions, 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: 2008-09.)
(3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring