Fire Science

Course Title:    FIRE SCIENCE
Course Instructor: Mr. Cavaleri, Mr. McCollum & Mr. Gammon (at ESEC)
No. Credits:    3/Semester (3 Periods)
Semester Offered:    2-Semester Program
Prerequisite:    Return Enrollment Information Sheet to Counselor
Grade Levels Eligible:    11, 12
Diploma:  Core 40 and AHD Elective Course

Course College Class/Credit Amount/College:
FIRE 100 Firefighter I and II 6 credits-Vincennes University
FIRE 204 Haz Mat I (Awareness and op) 2 credits-Vincennes University
FIRE 204L Haz Mat I (Lab) 1 credit-Vincennes University
EMTB 212 Emergency Med Tech Basic 6 credits-Vincennes University

Course Description:
Fire Science is designed to prepare students for an entry-level position in fire service and for further study in fire science and safety technology.  This program allows the student to earn up to 12 college credits.  These credits transfer into the associate degree program in Fire Science and Safety Technology.  The associate degree program is available in Indianapolis through a partnership of the Wayne Township Fire Department, Indianapolis Airport Fire Department and Vincennes University.  All students will need a complete set of fire gear (boots, bunker pants, suspenders, coat, hood, gloves and helmet) that is fully compliant with applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.  A fire fighter physical may be required for some classes.

First semester curriculum will include the study of fire protection systems, prevention and education as well as building plans, fire codes and construction.  Areas of study will include:  portable fire extinguishing equipment requirements; sprinkler systems installation, inspection and maintenance; special protection systems; residential sprinklers; prevention and education needs assessment; targeting audiences; developing delivery systems for public fire education programs; conducting fire prevention and safety inspections; types of building construction; principles of fire resistance; flame spread; smoke and fire containment; plan reviews; blueprint reading, specifications and schedules; national, state and local codes; ordinances and laws; and fire and life safety codes.  

The second semester curriculum will be taught in conjunction with the International Fire Service Accreditation Service (IFSAS) curriculum for Firefighter I and II.  Students will study the importance of on-scene and on-the-job firefighter health, safety and fitness.  Issues such as the role of the safety officer, mental well being, stress management and standards related to health, safety and fitness will be studied.