FFP 1000 FUNDAMENTALS OF FIRE PROTECTION 3 credits
This course is a study of the phenomena and incidents of fire; the principles of fire prevention, suppression, and protection, and review of municipal fire protection ratings and components; survey of professional fire protection career opportunities; survey fire detection and suppression systems. 47 contact hours.
FFP 1109 FIRE DEPARTMENT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH 3 credits
A study of the guidelines for establishing an occupational safety ad health program for a fire department, plus safety procedures for members involved in rescue, fire suppression, and related activities. Emphasis is placed on performance objectives, and not a single correct way to achieve compliance. The guidelines discussed in the course are flexible so students can customize an occupational safety and health program that will meet their specific needs. 47 contact hours.
FFP 1111 FIRE CHEMISTRY 3 credits
The course is a study of basic definitions of the chemical characteristics applicable to the chemistry of fire; it also discusses combustion, the principles of fire, heat measurement, heat transfer, and heat energy sources (sources of ignition). Emphasis is on emergency situations and the most favorable methods of handling fire fighting and control. 47 contact hours.
FFP 1302 APPARATUS PUMP OPERATOR DRIVER/ENGINEER 3 credits
The curriculum covers the laws, rules and driving techniques for emergency vehicles, as well as an introduction to fire service hydraulics. Fire ground evolutions and pumping operations make up the practical part of the course. The evolution portion of the course includes the calculation of friction loss in hose and appliances, calculation of gallons per minute needed in fire streams, use of pre-connected lines, tandem pumping, drafting, relays and master streams. With the completion of this course, the student will have a good working knowledge of fire ground pumping operations and the ability to apply his or her skills to his or her respective fire departments. The student is required to hold a class “D” driver's license with an “E” endorsement from the state of Florida . 47 contact hours.
FFP 1505 FIRE PREVENTION 3 credits
This course is a survey of the principles of fire prevention and investigation. It includes a study of fire hazards in various occupancies; a review of fire prevention codes; a study of procedures and techniques of fire prevention inspection, public relations, methods of determining the area of fire origin, fire cause, fire spread and location and preservation of evidence. 47 contact hours.
FFP 1531 DEVELOPING FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STRATEGIES 3 credits
The course examines the latest strategies for developing and promoting fire and life safety education programs in local communities. The course themes include fire prevention as an injury control issue; prevention education as a way to form strong community-based conditions which will stabilize prevention programs; and the requirements for dynamic fire department leadership to integrate these themes successfully. 47 contact hours.
FFP 1540 PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS I 3 credits
This course is a survey of fire protection systems and domestic water supply. The operational feature and functional characteristics of fire detection and suppression systems and devices will be studied. 47 contact hours.
FFP 1780 COMPANY OFFICER 3 credits
This course is a study of the basic concepts of fire company leadership, including the human skills, leadership tools, problem solving, and goal achievement of a fire company officer. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the officer in the setting of the fire company. 47 contact hours.
FFP 1823 TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 3 credits
Prerequisite: The student must have met the computer competency requirement. This course provides optional methods of managing both internal and external information. It explores information gathering, organization, and data systems. Topics include warning and communications systems, and crisis communications. It also provides a study of advanced applications of personal computers in emergency management including detailed analysis and application of current emergency management software. 47 contact hours.
FFP 1824 BASIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1 credits
This is a course of study of the principles and features of an Incident Command System (ICS), how an Incident Command System is organized, incident facilities and their purposes (such as, but not limited to, command post, staging area, bases, camps, and heliports-helispots), incident resources such as strike teams, task forces and single resources; and common responsibilities such as communications and forms in incident management. 16 contact hours.
FFP 1825 INTERMEDIATE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1 credits
Prerequisite: FFP 1824. This is a continuation of the study of the Incident Command System (ICS) constructing an incident management organization for a given incident or event including demonstrating knowledge of appropriate procedures for establishing command, transferring command, and terminating an incident; demonstrating knowledge of efficient incident resource management including logistics, finance, administration, and record-keeping; demonstrating a familiarity with air operations; and demonstrating knowledge of incident planning processes. 16 contact hours.
FFP 1830 INTRODUCTION TO HAZARDS 3 credits
This course provides an in-depth study of the details and dynamics of natural and man-made hazards. This course includes methods and means to measure, monitor and predict the physical impact of hazards on society. 47 contact hours.
FFP 1832 EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM: BASIC CONCEPTS 1 credits
This course of study is designed primarily for fire-rescue and EMS personnel, although other emergency responders can benefit from the course. A background in hazardous materials is helpful but not required. The course covers the history and categories of terrorism and terrorist organizations in the United States and abroad, self-protection measures to be taken at explosive and nuclear-biological-chemical (NBC) incidents, crime scene and perimeter control procedures, defensive tactical operations, and building an Incident Command organization for terrorism responses. 16 contact hours.
FFP 2120 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FIRE SERVICE 3 credits
This course examines the various types and methods of building construction and their influence on fire travel and life safety. Fire resistance of building materials and problems inherent in new construction as well as existing buildings are examined closely. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2510 FIRE CODES AND STANDARDS 3 credits
A study of building and life safety codes in relation to types of occupancies, building design, fire resistance of building materials, fire problems inherent in structures and life safety considerations. A problem solving emphasis is used to provide opportunities for application of building and life safety code enforcement methods to prevent and correct building design problems. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2521 BLUEPRINT READING AND PLANS REVIEW 3 credits
This course is a comprehensive study of building construction blueprints and plans. The course will teach the student how to assimilate information contained in construction working drawings, specifications, interpreting conventional graphic communications, and accepted standards and conventions related to fire protection and prevention inspections. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2541 PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS II 3 credits
Prerequisite: FFP 1540. This is a survey of pre-engineered and portable systems, extinguishing agents, inspection procedures for code compliance and enforcement, and alarm systems. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2604 ARSON INVESTIGATION 3 credits
This is a course of study in effective fire crime scene investigations including evidence preservation and collection of scene documentation. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2610 FIRE CAUSE AND ORIGIN DETERMINATION 3 credits
A study of an arson investigator's responsibility in determining the point of origin, cause and development of a fire; motives of fire setters; methods used to determine the accidental or intentional nature of a fire; correct procedures of investigation, evaluation of evidence and prosecution. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2630 LATENT INVESTIGATIONS 3 credits
This is a course of study in fire death and injury investigations, review of chemistry of hazardous materials, sources of information, motive for arson, and various arson sets and devices. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2706 FIRE SERVICE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 3 credits
This course prepares the student to serve effectively as an organizational spokesperson, according to the current practices in the profession of public relations in relationship to the Fire Service. Particular emphasis will be placed on case studies in crisis communications and the role of the Public Information Officer (PIO) in the Incident Management System (IMS). 47 contact hours.
FFP 2740 FIRE SERVICE COURSE DELIVERY 3 credits
This course is a study of the instructor's responsibility in idea communication, learning and teaching concepts, job analysis, teaching objectives and instructional aids use. This course is required to become eligible to sit for the Florida State Fire Officer certification exam. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2741 FIRE SERVICE COURSE DESIGN 3 credits
This is a course of study of how to develop courses based on nationally applicable performance standards for uniformed fire service personnel and to provide the knowledge, skill, and ability to develop a training curriculum. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2770 ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES FOR THE FIRE SERVICE 3 credits
This course introduces the federal, state, and local laws that regulate emergency services, national standards influencing emergency services, standard of care, tort, liability, and a review of relevant court cases. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2781 FIRE ADMINISTRATION 3 credits
Prerequisite: FFP 1780. This course covers the principles of organization and administration in fire protection service; the structure and function of the department, battalion and company as components of municipal organization; duties and responsibilities of the fire officer; a study of fire personnel management, training, budgeting, records, reports, and other relations. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2800 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS 3 credits
This course provides a study of the design, development and delivery of public disaster safety education and programs including: methods of identification of disaster safety education and programs including: methods of identification of disaster safety programs; the selection of target programs and strategies to affect reduction; methods of designing and implementing information and education programs; methods of evaluating a program's impact. Studies include theoretical and practical skills training in individual, group and mass media communications, instructional skills, planning priorities, and evaluation techniques. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2801 FUNDAMENTALS OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 3 credits
This course provides a study of emergency management systems including the following: career opportunities; tasks and responsibilities of the emergency management program manager; emergency management function; role of the emergency manager in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery (short and long term). It also provides a study of past civil defense and current emergency management systems since its evolution from World War II. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2810 FIRE FIGHTING TACTICS AND STRATEGY I 3 credits
This course is a study of the basic concepts involved in fire fighting, including the behavior, fire fighting fundamentals, principles of extinguishment; the proper role for a utilization of various fire companies; preplanning fire problems. This course is required to become eligible to sit for the Florida State Fire Officer certification exam 47 contact hours.
FFP 2811 FIRE FIGHTING TACTICS AND STRATEGY II 3 credits
This course is a study of the principles utilized on the fire ground for maximum manpower and equipment utilization and fire ground administration at all levels from a small fire through major conflagrations. Emphasis will be on developing critical thinking in relation to crises. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2820 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 3 credits
This course provides a comprehensive study of all aspects of emergency preparedness related to natural and manmade disasters. Planning concepts and the planning process will be discussed; awareness and education programs and strategies will be reviewed; other essential preparedness action will be emphasized, e.g. training and exercises. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2821 INTEGRATED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING SYSTEMS II (IEMS II) 3 credits
This course covers a broad range of planning topics, problems, and activities involved in developing a comprehensive yet flexible plan of response to major life, property, and environmental threatening emergencies and disasters at the state and local level. It also provides an overview of the managerial responsibilities and multi-dimensional skills necessary to properly coordinate and control a disaster situation. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2822 INTEGRATED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING SYSTEMS I (IEMS I) 3 credits
This course provides an overview of the history and philosophy of current emergency management systems; defines terms and employment concepts for the development of an emergency management program; it provides an introduction of emergency planning concepts necessary to develop an integrated, generic, and comprehensive emergency operation plan. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2831 HAZARD MITIGATION 3 credits
This course provides the student specialized knowledge and skills necessary to develop programs that will reduce losses from future disasters, emergencies, and other extreme events caused by natural and man-made hazards. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2840 DISASTER RECOVERY OPERATIONS 3 credits
This course provides the student specialized knowledge and skills necessary to develop programs and activities associated with providing disaster recovery assistance and mitigation actions that will reduce losses from future disasters. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2841 CONTINGENCY PLANNING FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY 3 credits
This course focuses on the contingency planning process for disaster preparedness in the corporate world. The student will develop a step-by-step approach to emergency planning, response and recovery for companies of all sizes. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2880 PUBLIC POLICY IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 3 credits
This course provides the student specialized knowledge and skills necessary to develop public policy related to emergency management, providing public policy leadership in the area of emergency management as part of the larger responsibility to protect the general welfare of the people. 47 contact hours.
FFP 2881 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION 3 credits
This course provides the student knowledge and skills necessary for effective interpersonal relationships, including conflict management and the use of power and influence as they apply to emergency administration and leadership. It also addresses the budget process and other related administrative duties of an emergency management program manager. 47 contact hours.