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LFIR1240 Principles of Emergency Services (9/2010) (3 Credits)
This course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; 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 fore protection systems, introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives
LFIR1270 Fire Behavior and Combustion (9/2010) (3 Credits)
This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread and are controlled.
LFIR1310 Fire Protection Systems (3 Credits)
This course provide information relating to 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.
LFIR1360 Fireground Procedures (6 Credits)
This course teaches the student basic fireground procedures including fire department organization, forcible entry, fire behavior, personal protective equipment, and other related subjects necessary for entry-level firefighters. Successful completion of this course certifies the student in Firefighter I through the State of NH Fire Standards and Training.
LFIR1400 Building Construction for Fire Protection (3 Credits)
This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting building, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.
LFIR1600 Fire Prevention (9/2010) (3 Credits)
This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; an fire investigation.
LFIR2000 Advanced Fireground Procedures (3 Credits)
Teaches the student advanced fireground procedures, incident command system, vehicle rescue and extrication, water supply, foam streams, detection systems, and other related subjects necessary for entry-level firefighters. Successful completion of this course certifies the student in Firefighter II through the State of NH Fire Standards and Training. (Prerequisite: LFIR1360)
LFIR2100 Fire Inspector I (9/2010) (3 Credits)
This course provides the student with an in-depth review of the skills attendant to the duties of a Fire Inspector. The student will learn the minimum tasks required of a Fire Inspector. Included in this course are research, interpretation of codes, implementing policy, testifying at legal proceedings, creating forms and job aids, code enforcement inspections and analysis of new and existing structures and properties for construction, occupancy, fire protection and exposures. Successful completion of this course certifies the student in Fire Inspector I through the State of NH Fire Standards and Training. (Prerequisite: LFIR1310, LFIR1400, and LFIR1600).
LFIR2240 Strategy and Tactics (3 Credits)
A study of the sequence of operations, major and minor, necessary in extinguishing fires in various occupancies, as well as factors involved in decision making, pre-fire planning, and mutual aid operation. Techniques using available equipment and manpower will be examined. (Prerequisites: LFIR1270 and LFIR1400)
LFIR2241 Tactics and Strategies Unit 1 (1 Credit)
This unit’s main focus is on pre-fire planning and size up. (Not available after summer 2011)
LFIR2242 Tactics and Strategies Unit 2 (1 Credit)
This unit’s main focus is on fireground management. (Not available after summer2011)
LFIR2243 Tactics and Strategies Unit 3 (1 Credit)
This unit’s main focus is on tactical considerations. (Not available after summer 2011)
LFIR2250 Emergency Medical Technology (3 Credits)
This course covers all emergency medical techniques required of the Emergency Medical Technicians in the provision of emergency care with an ambulance/fire service. Successful completion of the course allows the student to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Technicians' written and practical examination. (Prerequisite: Approval of department chair for non-Fire Science students)
LFIR2255 Hazardous Materials Chemistry (9/2010) (3 Credits)
This course provides basic chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials including recognition, identification, reactivity, and health hazards encountered by emergency services.
LFIR2260 Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate(9/2010) (3 Credits)
This course covers all emergency medical techniques required of the Emergency Medical Technician at the intermediate level in the provision of emergency care with an ambulance/fire service. Successful completion of the course allows the student to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Technician Intermediate level written and practical examination. (Prerequisites: LFIR2250, approval of instructor, health insurance, and affiliation)
LFIR2300 Advanced Fire Codes & Standards (3 Credits)
This course prepares the student to use fire codes and standards at an advanced level. An in-depth study of common fire codes provides the student with the knowledge needed to perform fire inspections and fire investigations, review fire protection system designs, understand electrical installations and have the resources to answer code related questions pertaining to fire protection. (Prerequisite: LFIR2100) (02/2010)
LFIR2350 Hazardous Materials (3 Credits)
This course covers the study of hazardous materials and their properties and characteristics. The study of direct and indirect reading instruments and strategies for their use are introduced. Selection and use of personal protective equipment and basic scene control techniques are also covered. (Not available after summer 2011)
LFIR2360 Fire Investigation I (3 Credits)
This course is intended to provide the student with the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene interpretations, including recognizing and conducting origin and cause, preservation of evidence and documentation, scene security, motives of the firesetter, and types of fire causes. (Prerequisite: LIFR1270 and LFIR1400)
LFIR2365 Fire Investigation II (9/2010) (3 Credits)
This course is intended to provide the student with advanced technical knowledge on the rule of law, fire scene analysis, fire behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene documentation, case preparation and court-room testimony. (Prerequisite: LFIR2360).
LFIR2400 Teaching Methodology (3 Credits)
This course explores the learning-teaching process. It covers behavioral objectives, lesson plans, training aids and factors, such as learning disabilities, that influence the learning climate. Upon completion of this course and Firefighter I through the State of NH, the student is eligible for State certification as a municipal instructor. (Prerequisite: Permission of department chair) (Not available after summer 2011)
LFIR2420 Fire Instructor I (9/2010) (3 Credits)
This course provides the fire, EMS or emergency services instructor with the basic knowledge to prepare and deliver modern training programs. Successful completion of this course certifies the student in Fire Instructor I through the State of NH Fire Standards and Training. (Prerequisite: LFIR1360)
LFIR2450 Fire and Life Safety Education (9/2010) (3 Credits)
This course provides information relating to the field of fire and life safety education.
LFIR2500 Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply (3 Credits)
This course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection, and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems. (Prerequisite: LMAT0931 or required math elective).
LFIR2502 Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply Analysis Unit 2 (2 Credits)
This unit’s main focus is on operating mobile fire pumps. (Prerequisite: DC approval)
LFIR2503 Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply Analysis Unit 3 (1 Credit)
This unit’s main focus is on hydrostatic and hydrokinetic theory. (Prerequisite: LFIR2502)
LFIR2510 Criminal Law (3 Credits)
This course covers the scope, purpose, and definition of substantive criminal law including criminal liability, major elements of statutory and common law offenses, and significant defenses. (Not available after summer 2011)
LFIR2530 Applied Law (3 Credits)
The focus of Applied Law is on the crime of arson, classifications, elements of proof, intent, conspiracy, responsibility, and common defenses. New Hampshire law and surrounding states’ statutes will be discussed. (Not available after summer 2011)
LFIR2550 Occupational Health and Safety (3 Credits)
This course introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk and hazard evaluations and control procedures for emergency service organizations.
LFIR2560 Community Fire and Risk Analysis (3 Credits)
This course provides training in analyzing data, identifying problems, formulating objectives, analyzing casual factors, developing selection criteria, identifying alternative solutions, developing implementation strategies, and designing an evaluation plan. Upon completion, the student will be able to evaluate the community needs associated with all hazards, to select and evaluate the most efficient system in developing community fire protection programs, and to define and design a fire and life safety system for a jurisdiction.
LFIR2740 Chemistry for Fire Investigation (3 Credits)
The recognition, identification, individualization and evaluation of physical evidence such as accelerants, hair, fiber, chemicals and blood will be discussed. Fingerprints as evidence will be included, along with the equipment needed and used in a forensic laboratory. (Prerequisite: LSCI1210 or approval of department chair) (Not available after summer 2011)
LFIR2790 Fire Prevention Internship (3 Credits)
In a supervised internship with a fire department, the student will work directly with the office that provides fire prevention for its jurisdiction. (Prerequisites: Approval of department chair, Fire Department and 3.0 GPA or better)
LFIR2810 Fire and Emergency Services Administration (9/2010) (3 Credits)
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 perspective of the company officer. (Prerequisite: LFIR1240).
