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• FREN EXT: Extended Time

  0.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
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• FREN REL: Released Time

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  Community College of Philadelphia

  
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• FSCI 104: Fire Prevention and Bldg Codes

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  This course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of fire safety based on model (nationally recognized) fire prevention and building codes with amendments unique to the City of Philadelphia. A description of the historical background and purpose of fire prevention and building codes is followed by major topics of fire safety: occupancy and construction types; egress requirements; hazardous materials (types, storage, restrictions); fire protection systems; and the conducting of fire safety inspections of buildings.
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• FSCI 111: Emergency Scene Management

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  This course introduces the student to the complexities of managing a response to an emergency scene such as a fire, explosion or multi-casualty incident. The student will learn the importance of the Incident Command System (ICS), the primary functional duties within this system and the process of establishing command and control at an emergency scene. In addition, this course teaches the student several methods of emergency scene analysis and a systematic approach to deciding on the appropriate course of action for first-responders..
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• FSCI 142: Occup Hlth & Safety

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  Provides an understanding of contemporary health and safety issues and regulations in modern work-places and communities. Major study of basic health and safety management principles.
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• FSCI 172: Fire Detec & Suppres

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  This course will provide students with knowledge of basic hydraulic principles and the practical application to sprinkler and standpipe delivery system design and operation. It will assist students in making tactical decisions on the emergency scene or when planning for emergencies.
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• FSCI 181: Bldg Cstr Fire Svc

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  Course will familiarize students with qualities and types of structures commonly encountered in Philadelphia: ordinary construction, wood frame, masonry, concrete, and steel frame. The course will identify the inherent strengths and weaknesses of building structural systems and building materials with regard to flammability, toxicity and emergency scene personnel deployment. In addition, the course will address newly developed construction techniques.
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• FSCI 221: Fire Prevention and Protection

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  This course provieds students with an understanding of the evolution of the fire service. They will examine historical precedents and the major responsibility of the fire service in preventing fire and establishing and maintaining safe environments. Analysis of fire prevention problems and the components of an effective fire prevention program are studied.
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• FSCI 241: Fire Administration

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  This course provides students with an understanding of management as a theoretical as well as a practiced discipline. They will examine how management is practiced in various environments with particular emphasis on identifying and understanding the differences between public service institutions and private organizations with regard to public safety.
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• FSCI 271: Hazardous Materials

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  This course provides students with the basic knowledge to recognize, identify, classify, and evaluate the dangers posed by hazardous materials. Students will learn to control hazardous materials emergencies by using the incident management model. Topics covered include: site safety and control; responder roles within the incident management system; related standards, laws, and regulations; evaluation of the properties of hazardous materials; container and environment evaluation; personal protective equipment; decontamination and termination procedures. This course prepares interested students of the Pennsylvania Voluntary Fire Service Hazardous Materials Awareness (NFPA 472 Standard) Certification Exam, that is proctored at the Philadelphia Fire Training Academy.
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