Fire Science Technology

Abbreviation
FT

Basic Wildland Firefighting

Course ID
102914
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Other
Academic Term
Fall 2023
Notes
Lab Fee: $50. Students are required to complete the 8 hour hands-on training in the field. This class is NWCG certified. Students must attend ALL sessions to earn this certification. The in-person training will be held on Wed., 10/18/2023 and Sat.,10/21/2023 at the Carson City Fire Department, 2400 E. College PKWY, Carson City, NV 89706. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Section
8451
Minimum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Description

This course introduces most aspects of wild land fire control including fire prevention, fire preparedness and fire suppression. Students will become familiar with the Incident Command System, fire behavior, maps, map reading and fire suppression with special emphasis on fire line safety.

Class Type
Hybrid
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Fire Science Technology
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
110
Day or Night Section
Night
Is Late Start
Late Start Only
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Fire Science Technology - FT
Crytime Formatted
6:00–10:00 p.m. • W • Other Location • 10/18/23–10/18/23
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. • S • Other Location • 10/21/23–10/21/23
WebCollege • 10/02/23–10/23/23
Department Phone
336-4271
Notes (For Filter)
Lab Fee: $50. Students are required to complete the 8 hour hands-on training in the field. This class is NWCG certified. Students must attend ALL sessions to earn this certification. The in-person training will be held on Wed., 10/18/2023 and Sat.,10/21/2023 at the Carson City Fire Department, 2400 E. College PKWY, Carson City, NV 89706. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Class Subject Abbr
FT

Firefighter I Academy

Course ID
102910
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Health Science Center at Redfield
Academic Term
Fall 2023
Notes
Lab Fee $200. Students must be accepted to the Truckee Meadows Community College Fire and Rescue Academy. Orientation 8/6/2023, 6-8 pm, location to be announced. Saturday class meetings will be held at the Carson City Fire Station #52, 2400 College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89706. Except the 8/12 and 8/19/2023, which will be located at the Pennington Health Science Building. Academy Students are responsible for additional fees for protective equipment. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Section
8802
Minimum Units (Decimal)
12.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
12.00
Description

The academy covers all of the National Fire Protection Association and Nevada State Firefighter I requirements. The curriculum covers fire behavior, firefighter safety, personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, portable fire extinguishers, water supply, fire hose and appliances, nozzles, fire streams, basic building construction, ladders, ropes and knots, rescue procedures, forcible entry, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, hazardous material mitigation to the operational level, basic terrorism, and wildland firefighting (S-110, 130, 190).

Class Type
In-Person Class
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Fire Science Technology
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
106
Day or Night Section
Night
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Fire Science Technology - FT
Crytime Formatted
6:00–10:00 p.m. • T TH • Health Science Center at Redfield • 08/22/23–11/02/23
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. • S • Other Location • 08/26/23–11/04/23
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. • S • Health Science Center at Redfield • 08/12/23–08/19/23
Department Phone
336-4271
Notes (For Filter)
Lab Fee $200. Students must be accepted to the Truckee Meadows Community College Fire and Rescue Academy. Orientation 8/6/2023, 6-8 pm, location to be announced. Saturday class meetings will be held at the Carson City Fire Station #52, 2400 College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89706. Except the 8/12 and 8/19/2023, which will be located at the Pennington Health Science Building. Academy Students are responsible for additional fees for protective equipment. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: EMS 108 or current State of Nevada EMT certification and FT 101 or FT 102 or six months of fire experience. Corequisite or Prerequisite: FT 131.
Class Subject Abbr
FT

Introduction to Fire Protection

Course ID
102902
Topic ID
0
Course Location
WebCollege
Academic Term
Fall 2023
Notes
Online Course Fee: $15. This class is WEB-BASED and offered asynchronously as a traditional online class. Students must log into Canvas on the first day of class or risk being dropped for non-attendance.
Section
3001
Minimum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Description

This course covers the philosophy and history of fire protection; history of loss of life and property by fire; review of municipal fire defenses; study of the organization and function of federal, state, county and private fire protection agencies. The student will understand the hiring requirements of different agencies and the current job market in suppression, wildland firefighting, prevention and public education. In addition the student will learn the basic terms related to the fire service.

Class Type
Web Course (Asynchronous)
Status
Full
Subject Term Reference
Fire Science Technology
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
101
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Fire Science Technology - FT
Crytime Formatted
WebCollege • 08/21/23–12/09/23
Department Phone
336-4271
Notes (For Filter)
Online Course Fee: $15. This class is WEB-BASED and offered asynchronously as a traditional online class. Students must log into Canvas on the first day of class or risk being dropped for non-attendance.
Class Subject Abbr
FT
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