FIS 101 — FIS-101. Principles of Fire Science. (3 Credits)
The course explores the history of the fire service and its development into the organization that we know of today. Students will explore tactics and fireground strategies. Characteristics and behavior of fire will be discussed. Numerous fire service subjects including fire hose, tools and equipment, search and rescue situations, ventilation techniques, ropes and knots, and all types of emergency preparedness topics will be covered. (3 contact hours)