Fire Science

Course Descriptions

FI1003: Hazardous Materials Awareness

Credits 2
This course prepares students to take appropriate action when first on the scene of an emergency involving hazardous materials. The class must be taken concurrently with Firefighter 1 and Hazardous Materials Operations.

FI1013: Hazardous Materials Operations

Credits 3
This course prepares students to respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous materials as part of an initial response to the incident. This course is required for Firefighter I certification and must be taken concurrently with Firefighter I and Hazardous Materials Awareness.

FI1025: Firefighter I

Credits 5

This course is designed to meet the NFPA 1001 standards for Fire Fighter I. Students will participate in classroom and hands-on training in basic fire science operations including: Hazardous materials awareness, safety, fire behavior, building construction, protective clothing and SCBA, building search and victim removal, forcible entry, ground ladders, ventilation, hose loads, and how to operate as a part of a firefighting team. Upon successful completion of this course and attaining 18 years of age, students will be able to test and apply for IFSAC certification through the Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute. This course must be taken concurrently with Hazardous Materials Awareness and Hazardous Materials Operations courses.