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• FSA 102: Principle of Emergency Services

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides an overview to 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 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 tactics and strategy.
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• FSA 103: Fundamentals of Fire Prevention/Fire Code Enforcement

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides students with fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau and use and application of codes and standards. The course covers plan reviews, fire inspections, fire and life safety education and fire investigation.
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• FSA 105: Introduction to Fire and Emergency Services Administration

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course 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 is placed on fire and emergency service, ethics and leadership from the perspective of the company officer. Prerequisite:    FSA 102 or equivalent  
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• FSA 106: Elements of Building Construction

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course delineates the components of building construction that pertain to fire and life safety. The focus of this course is on fire fighter safety. The elements of building construction and design of structures are shown to be the key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations and operating at incidents. Prerequisite:    FSA 102 or equivalent  
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• FSA 107: Fire Behavior and Combustion

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is a study of basic definitions of the physical properties and chemical characteristics applicable to fire; it also discusses combustion, the principles of fire, heat measurement, heat transfer and heat energy sources. Emphasis is on emergency situations and the most favorable methods of handling firefighting and control. Prerequisite:    FSA 102 or equivalent and demonstrated competency of high school level Algebra or equivalent  
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• FSA 201: Fire Protection Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course focuses on 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. Prerequisite:    FSA 102 or equivalent and demonstrated competency of high school level algebra or equivalent  
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• FSA 203: Firefighting Strategy and Tactics

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides students with the principles of fire ground control through utilization of personnel, equipment and extinguishing agents. Prerequisite:    FSA 102 or equivalent  
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• FSA 205: Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course introduces students to the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives. The course focuses on the need for cultural and behavioral change throughout emergency services. Prerequisite:    FSA 102 or equivalent and FSA 107 and FSA 105   
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• FSA 206: Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides students with the theoretical knowledge to identify the principles of the use of water in fire protection. Additionally, students will apply hydraulic principles to analyze and solve water supply problems. Prerequisite:    FSA 102 or equivalent and demonstrated competency of high school level algebra or equivalent  
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• FSA 207: Hazardous Materials Chemistry

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides students with basic chemical knowledge related to the categories of hazardous materials, including recognition, identification, reactivity and health hazards encountered by emergency services. Prerequisite:    FSA 102 FSA 107 and CHM 109 or CHM 110/CHM 111   
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