Fire Technology - Courses

Fire Technology offers three degree programs: Fire Investigation, Fire Protection, and Fire Science. Fire Technology students acquire basic or advanced knowledge that allows them to begin at entry level in different aspects of the fire service.

Upon successful completion of a selected program, students qualify for employment in the following areas: firefighting, fire investigation, fire prevention, management, extinguishers, extinguishing systems repair and servicing, and other fire-related career opportunities. Recent graduates have successfully transferred their Associate Degree credits to Keene State College, University of New Haven, University of Maryland, Lake Superior State, Eastern Kentucky University, Oklahoma State University, Granite State College, and Northeastern University.

LFIR1200 - Concepts of Fire Science - (3 Credits)

This course introduces the student to the world of fire technology and offers a basic technical understanding of fire behavior, causes of fire, and fire hazards. Successful completion of this course will provide the student with the knowledge he/she will need to perform in the field of fire technology.

LFIR1220 - Risk Management - (3 Credits)

This course relates to the study of the organization and the practices of fire insurance companies and smaller companies who subcontract for larger companies. The studies will include: concepts of risk, safety as it relates to the insurance industry, and the functions of insurance, as well as other objectives. Students will conduct loss control field surveys in residential, business, and industrial settings.

LFIR1280 - Municipal Fire Management - (3 Credits)

This course covers administration, training and education, public communication, information systems, management techniques, supervisor ethics, labor negotiation, counseling, and grantsmanship of a modern fire department.

LFIR1281 - Municipal - (1 Credit)

This unit will focus on introductory fire administration.

LFIR1282 - Municipal - (1 Credit)

This unit's main focus is on management techniques.

LFIR1283 - Municipal - (1 Credit)

This unit's main focus is on specialized management techniques.

LFIR1310 - Fire Protection Systems - (3 Credits)

This course is designed to prepare students in the selection, distribution, and placement of fire extinguishers, including alarms and detection. Theory and practical application of fire control with special hazard fire protection systems and automatic sprinkler systems will also be reviewed in detail.

LFIR1330 - Fireground - (3 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 IA through the State of NH Fire Standards and Training.

LFIR1340 - Fireground Procedures II - (3 Credits)

Designed to prepare the student for further firefighting procedures. The study will include ventilation, ladders, water supplies, as well as other related subjects. Successful completion of this course certifies the student at Firefighter IB through the State of NH Fire Standards and Training. (Prerequisite: LFIR1330)

LFIR1360 - Fireground - (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. LFIR1330 and LFIR1340 can be substituted for LFIR1360.

LFIR1400 - Building Construction and Blueprint Analysis - (3 Credits)

The topics covered include, but are not limited to, the effects of building construction on fire and life safety, identification of types of construction and flaws which contribute to smoke and fire spread, concepts of building construction, principles of ordinary construction, and principles of non-combustible construction.

LFIR1420 - Investigation - (3 Credits)

Principles, methods, and procedures of fire investigation are introduced. Detection of arson, collection, and presentation of evidence will be covered, along with interrogation and interview methods, court appearances, and testimony.

LFIR1500 - National Electrical - (3 Credits)

Topics will include, but are not limited to, requirements of branch circuits, feeders, services, overcurrent protection, grounding, wiring methods, and calculation for resident, multi-family, commercial, and industrial applications.

LFIR2000 - Advanced Fireground (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)

LFIR2230 - Fire - (3 Credits)

A study of the various codes and standards used in fire protection and applying the laws to the State of New Hampshire as well as regional and national model ordinances and federal regulations. Methods and techniques of fire prevention through inspection, pre-incident planning, and public fire education are applied in classroom and field environments.

LFIR2240 - Tactics and Strategies - (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.

LFIR2241 - Tactics and Strategies Unit 1 - (1 Credit)

This unit's main focus is on pre-fire planning and size up.

LFIR2242 - Tactics and Strategies Unit 2 - (1 Credit)

This unit's main focus is on fireground management.

LFIR2243 - Tactics and Strategies Unit 3 - (1 Credit)

This unit's main focus is on tactical considerations.

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)

LFIR2280 - Incident Command - (3 Credits)

Command control for chief officers, pre-incident preparation, size-up, incident command system and management, and catastrophic disasters. (Prerequisite: Approval of department chair)

LFIR2281 - Incident Command Unit 1 - (1 Credit)

This unit's main focus is on preparing incident command.

LFIR2282 - Incident Command Unit 2 - (1 Credit)

This unit's main focus is on command initial response.

LFIR2283 - Incident Command Unit 3 - (1 Credit)

This unit's main focus is on multi-company operations.

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.

LFIR2360 - Fire Investigation - (3 Credits)

Students will study the origin, cause, and chemistry of fire and arson; the qualifications of a fire investigator; tools; and the firefighter's role.

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)

LFIR2500 - Hydraulics and Water Supply Analysis - (3 Credits)>

Study of static and kinetic energy relating to fire service hydraulics and water supply requirements, including determination and evaluation of capacities needed for strategic planning, recognition of choke-points and calculation of hose and stream requirements for tactical problems.

LFIR2501 - Hydraulics and Water Supply Analysis Unit 1 - (1 Credit)

This unit's main focus is on driver safety and vehicle systems.

LFIR2502 - Hydraulics and Water Supply Analysis Unit 2 - (1 Credit)

This unit's main focus is on operating mobile fire pumps.

LFIR2503 - Hydraulics and Water Supply Analysis Unit 3 - (1 Credit)

This unit's main focus is on hydrostatic and hydrokinetic theory.

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.

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.

LFIR2550 - Occupational Safety Techniques - (3 Credits)

The requirements for safety, fire protection in industrial workplace, OSHA, NFPA 1500 and safety inspections are examined in this course.

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)

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)

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