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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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• FSA 209: Fire Investigation 1

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides an overview of the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene interpretations. This includes recognizing and conducting origin and cause investigations, preservation of evidence and documentation, scene security, motives of fire setters and types of fire causes. Prerequisite:    FSA 102 or equivalent, FSA 105 FSA 106 and FSA 107   
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• FSA 210: Emergency Services Course Delivery

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  A study of an emergency services instructor's responsibility in idea communication, learning and teaching concepts, job analysis, teaching objectives, instructional aid use and performance objectives.
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• FSA 211: Fire Administration

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course covers the principles of organization and administration in fire protection services; the structure and function of the department, battalion and company as components of municipal organization; duties and responsibilities of the company officer; a study of human resources management, training, budgeting, records, reports and other relations. Prerequisite:    FSA 102, FSA 105   
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