FFP 1810W Tactics & Strategy I, 3 credits  -  NEW!
A.A.S. only.  The course illustrates the physical and chemical aspects of fire suppression technology.  The student will pursue a detailed study of the chemistry of fire, along with modern methods of fire suppression, tactical decisions, and post-fire analysis.

FFP 2811W Tactics & Strategy II, 3 credits  -  NEW!
A.A.S. only.  Prerequisite: FFP 1810.  This course is a continuation of FFP 1810 with advance study in the area of modern fire suppression, tactical decisions, and sprinkler operations.  The student will receive a better understanding of special problem fires.

FFP 1120W Building Construction, 3 credits  -  NEW!
A.A.S. only.  This is a study of building construction methods and materials and interpretation of plans and blueprints.  The course shows how a building department and a fire department cooperate in design of fire detection and extinguishing systems.  It includes building codes.

FFP 2740W Fire Service Course Delivery, 3 credits  -  NEW!
A.A.S. only.  This course prepares the student to serve effectively as an organizational spokesperson according to current practices in the profession of public relations and numerous examples from the fire service.  Particular emphasis will be placed on case studies in crisis communications and the role of the Public Information Officer's role in the Incident Command System.

FFP 2741W Fire Service Course Design, 3 credits  -  NEW!
A.A.S. only.  This course covers the principles of effective curriculum design.  It stresses the principles of adult learning and student-centered learning.  Designing courses and units that address learning, performance, and behavioral objectives is the goal of the program.

FFP 2780W Fire Department Administration, 3 credits  -  NEW!
A.A.S. only.  A study of administrative, managerial and supervisory principles intended for those seeking to participate in upper-level organizational activity, such as, budgeting, goal setting, human resource functions, supervising and training fire company personnel.

FFP 2540W Private Fire Protection Systems I, 3 credits
A.A.S. only. This is a study of the required standard
for water supply, protection systems, automatic sprinklers and special extinguishing systems, including analyses of various automatic signaling and detection systems.

FFP 2541W Private Fire Protection Systems II, 3 credits
A.A.S. only. Prerequisite: FFP 2540.This course is an
in-depth discussion of pre-engineered and portable systems,
extinguishing agents, inspection procedures for code compliance and enforcement, and alarm systems.

FFP 2050W Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting, 3 credits
A.A.S. only.  This course will be offered online for the first time during the Spring 2005 term.  It is designed to acquaint students with the problems encountered in aircraft emergencies and disasters.  The properties of aviation fuels are examined, as are various types of explosive ordinance found in military craft.  Also examined are the methods of extrication of victims from passenger aircraft.

FFP 2720W Company Officer Leader, 3 credits
A.A.S. only.  This course covers the broad concept of supervision and leadership needed in the Fire Service organization and the relationship of various roles found in the Fire Department.  Emphasis will be placed on communication skills, motivation and group dynamics.

FFP 1505W Fire Prevention Practices, 3 credits
A.A.S. only.  This is a study of fire codes and standards.  Instruction in actual building inspection with emphasis on hazard and protection equipment.

FFP 1000W Introduction to Fire Science, 3 credits
A.A.S. only.  A study of the philosophy and history of fire fighting, the history of loss of life and property by fire, the review of municipal fire defenses, a study of organization and functions of Federal, State, county and private fire protection agencies, and a survey of professional fire protection career opportunities.