(1) = Credit/No Credit only (2) = Credit/No Credit at student’s option OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2005-2006 131 FIRE TECHNOLOGY This program prepares students to enter the field of fire technology as a firefighter or administrative assistants to fire chiefs. Firefighters are required to carry out emergency duties such as fire suppression, rescue, first aid, hazardous materials clean up, and related incidents. Nonemergency duties include prevention, training, station maintenance, equipment maintenance, and other related tasks. Career Opportunities A.S./Certificate Level Firefighter Administrative Assistant Staff Assistant Fire Protection Engineer B.S. Level Instructor Fire Chief Faculty Full-Time J. Russ Emory Gary W. Morgan James Petersen Part-Time Gary Aalberts Massoud Araghi Darwin Base Tamara Crudo Brad Ditto Ed Foster Bruce Hodge Robert Holaway Stephanie Huhn Mike Ketaily David Kromka Mike LaPlant Luis Manzano Nancy Merman Dana Sullivan .. Fire Technology (Pre-Service) Associate in Science Degree Certificate of Achievement This program prepares students to enter the field of fire technology as a firefighter. Firefighters are required to carry out emergency duties such as fire suppression, rescue, first aid, hazardous materials clean up, and related incidents. Non-emergency duties include prevention, training, station maintenance, equipment maintenance, and other related tasks. Required Courses: Units FT R151 Fire Protection Organization 3 FT R152 Fire Prevention Technology 3 FT R154 Fire Behavior and Combustion 3 FT R155 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems 3 FT R161 Building Construction 3 Total State Fire Marshal's CORE Required Units 15 Required Additional Courses: FT R153 Fundamentals of Personal Fire Safety and Emergency Actions 3 FT R156 Fundamentals of Fire Protection 3 FT R169A Emergency Medical Technician I 8 Total OC Required Units 29 Complete a minimum of one course from the following: FT R157 Wildland Fire Control 3 FT R157L Wildland Fire Control Lab 1˝ FT R160 Fire Tactics and Strategy 3 FT R162 Related Codes and Ordinances 3 FT R163 Fire Hydraulics 3 FT R164 Fire Company Organization and Management 3 FT R165 Hazardous Materials 3 FT R167 Fire Apparatus and Equipment 3 FT R168 Fire Investigation 3 ET R100 Introduction to Environmental Technology 3 ET R101 Hazardous Waste Reduction/Treatment 3 ET R102* Health Effects of Hazardous Materials 3 ET R103 Hazardous Waste Management Applications 4 ET R104 Safety and Emergency Response 4 ET R105 Hazardous Materials Management Application 4 Total Required Units 32 - 33 .. Fire Prevention Technology (Pre-Service) Associate in Science Degree Certificate of Achievement This program prepares students to enter the field of the Fire Service as well as the public and private industry as a Fire Prevention Inspector. Fire inspectors are required to carry out general fire inspection practices and procedures including: hazardous and toxic materials, life safety, building construction, alarms, sprinkler and alarm systems, and properly maintained ways of egress. Fire inspectors must also provide code interpretation and applications of legal precedents and must possess good report writing skills. Students who want to transfer to a four-year college or university should consult a counselor. Required Courses: Units FT R151 Fire Protection Organization 3 FT R152 Fire Prevention Technology 3 FT R154 Fire Behavior and Combustion 3 FT R155 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems 3 FT R161 Building Construction 3 Total State Fire Marshal's CORE Required Units 15 Required Additional Courses: FT R156 Fundamentals of Fire Protection 3 FT R162 Related Codes and Ordinances 3 FT R165 Hazardous Materials 3 FT R166 Fire Services Records/Reports 3 FT R168 Fire Investigation 3 Total OC Required Units 30 Complete a minimum of one course from the following: CIS R100 Introduction to Computer Information Processing Systems 3 ET R100 Introduction to Environmental Technology 3 ET R101 Hazardous Waste Reduction/Treatment 3 ET R102* Health Effects of Hazardous Materials 3 ET R103 Hazardous Waste Management Applications 4 ET R104 Safety and Emergency Response 4 ET R105 Hazardous Materials Management Application 4 Total Required Units 33 - 34 *Course being revised .. Fire Technology (Administrative Fire Services) Associate in Science Degree Certificate of Achievement The administrative fire services degree is designed to prepare students for careers as administrative assistants to fire chiefs and as staff assistants to fire protection engineers and chief officers, to enable fire department secretaries to upgrade skills in the area of fire protection, and to give persons from other disciplines an opportunity to expand their knowledge of fire services. The program meets requirements of the California Fire Chief’s Association Administrative Fire Services Division and college or university preparation. Core Requirements: Units FT R151 Fire Protection Organization 3 CIS R100 Introduction to Computer Information Processing Systems 3 BUS R101A Principles of Accounting I 3 (1) = Credit/No Credit only (2) = Credit/No Credit at student’s option 132 OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2005-2006 a passing grade for all academic and manipulative tests as per State Fire Marshal requirements. Materials fee is required. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken four times. FT R070A—Firefighter I Academy A 8 units Prerequisites: FT R169A and FT R151. Advisory: FT R152, FT R154, FT R156 & FT R161. 5 hours lecture, 9 hours lab weekly This class provides information about fire service employment opportunities. The following topics are also covered: technical and manipulative training in basic concepts of fire department apparatus, tools and equipment, hazardous materials, fire service ladders and ladder evolutions, salvage operations, inspection and maintenance of fire department stations, equipment operation, hose, nozzles, fittings, hose evolutions, breathing apparatus, ropes, knots and hitches. All exams require 80% for a passing grade for all academic and manipulative tests as per State Fire Marshal requirements. Materials fee is required. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken four times. FT R070B—Firefighter I Academy B 8 units Prerequisites: FT R070A. 5 hours lecture, 9 hours lab weekly Class provides information about fire service employment opportunities. The following topics are also covered: tactics and strategy, extinguishers and fire protection equipment, petroleum fire control, structural ventilation, wildland fire control, fire characteristics, apparatus and equipment inspection, fire organization, fire control, salvage, breathing apparatus, communication systems. Materials fee is required. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken four times. FT R072—Spanish for Firefighters 2 units 2 hours lecture weekly Course develops basic Spanish language communication skills for emergency personnel. It emphasizes elementary structure, correct pronunciation, practical and emergency vocabulary and expressions used in filling out forms, first aid procedures, reassuring victims, crowd control, and responding to emergency calls involving Hispanics with limited English language proficiency. Hispanic culture and sensitivity training are included. Course may be taken two times. (2) NOTE: The following courses are State Fire Marshal Courses that can lead to Fire Officer Certificate: FT R080A—Fire Prevention IA 2˝ units Advisory: FT R151. 2˝ hours lecture weekly General fire inspection practices, inspector’s responsibilities, code interpretations and legal precedents, hazardous and toxic materials, hazardous processes, life safety and procedures for correcting fire and life hazards. Materials fee is required. (2) FT R080B—Fire Prevention IB 2˝ units Prerequisites: FT R080A. 2˝ hours lecture weekly Building construction principles, occupancy classifications and fire protection systems as they relate to fire and life safety. Importance of detection, alarm systems, properly maintained ways of egress and emergency evacuation procedures are also stressed. Materials fee is required. (2) FT R080C—Fire Prevention IC 2˝ units Prerequisites: FT R080A and FT R080B. 2˝ hours lecture weekly Key topics include physical properties of flammable liquids and gases, outside storage and handling of bulk flammable liquids and gases, regulations and procedures for the installation of storage tanks and containers, regulations relative to the transportation of flammable liquids and gases, and procedures for controlling compressed and liquefied gas leaks. Materials fee is required. (2) BUS R111A Business Law I 3 BUS R121 Introduction to Management 3 Total CORE Requirements 15 Students will select ONE of the following options and complete the courses listed: Option I—Administration FT R166 Fire Services Records/Reports 3 Total CORE plus Option I Requirements 18* *Plus one more course, to be determined by the department. Option II—Law FT R152 Fire Prevention Technology 3 FT R162 Related Codes and Ordinances 3 Total CORE plus Option II Requirements 21 Option III—Communication BUS R140 Business Communications 3 BUS R141 Introduction to Public Relations 3 FT R084A Fire Instructor IA 2˝ FT R084B Fire Instructor IB 2˝ Total CORE plus Option III Requirements 25 .. Fire Technology (In-Service) Associate in Science Degree Certificate of Achievement This program is designed for the person who is employed by a recognized fire service (i.e. county fire departments, city fire departments, forestry service). Students completing the following required State Fire Marshal courses will receive certificates of completion from the college and from the state. Required Courses Units FT R080A Fire Prevention IA 2˝ FT R080B Fire Prevention IB 2˝ FT R080C Fire Prevention IC 2˝ FT R081A/B Fire Investigation IA/B 2˝-2˝ FT R082 Fire Management I 2˝ FT R083A Fire Command IA 2˝ FT R083B Fire Command IB 2˝ FT R084A Fire Instructor IA 2˝ FT R084B Fire Instructor IB 2˝ FT R165 Hazardous Materials 3 Total Required Units 28 Fire Technology Courses FT R069B—Emergency Medical Training I/Recertification 1˝ units Prerequisites: FT R169A or equivalent course work. 4 hours lecture for 6 weeks, plus ˝ hour per week by arrangement Refresher course for EMT/Fire Service recertification. Curriculum designed to present students with updated and new technology in areas of emergency pre-hospital care. Course may be taken four times. FT R070—Firefighter I Academy 16 units Prerequisites: FT R169A & FT R151. Advisory: FT R152, FT R154, FT R156 & FT R161. 10 hours lecture, 18 hours lab weekly This class provides information about fire service employment opportunities. The following topics are also covered: Technical and manipulative training in basic concepts of fire department apparatus, tools and equipment; tactics and strategy; extinguishers and fire protection equipment; hazardous materials; petroleum fire control; fire service ladders and ladder evolutions; structural ventilation and salvage operations; wildland fire control; inspection and maintenance of fire department stations and equipment; fire characteristics; apparatus and equipment inspection; breathing apparatus; communication systems; and ropes, knots and hitches. All exams require an 80% for (1) = Credit/No Credit only (2) = Credit/No Credit at student’s option OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2005-2006 133 FT R081A—Fire Investigation IA 2˝ units 2˝ hours lecture weekly Course covers fire behavior; building construction; techniques required for incendiary, accidental, fatal, vehicle, wildland and juvenile fire investigation; report writing, evidence collection and proper custodial procedures for evidence. Materials fee is required. (2) FT R081B—Fire Investigation IB 2˝ units Prerequisites: FT R081A. 2˝ hours lecture weekly Provides advanced training in fire/explosion investigative techniques, evidence preservation, courtroom testimony, interview and interrogation techniques, and fire cause/origin determination. This course provides the necessary job and interpersonal skills necessary to successfully investigate fires, apprehend those responsible, and convict them. Materials fee is required. (2) FT R082—Fire Management I 2˝ units Advisory: FT R151. 2˝ hours lecture weekly Fundamental course covers such topics as key concepts of supervision and management, decision-making for supervisors, leadership styles and techniques, development of policies and procedures, time management, stress management, and personnel appraisal and counseling guidelines. Materials fee is required. Field trips may be required. FT R083A—Fire Command IA 2˝ units Advisory: FT R151. 2˝ hours lecture weekly Key topics in this course include: emergency scene management; fire behavior; initial ground resources; tactics and strategy; and fire ground simulation scenarios specifically designed for the first-in officer. Materials fee is required. Field trips may be required. FT R083B—Fire Command IB 2˝ units Advisory: FT R083A. 2˝ hours lecture weekly This course provides instruction in first-in company level decision making and scene management principles for incidents involving chemicals and hazardous materials. Included are: scene safety procedures; evacuation considerations; and identification of materials by container size, shape and labeling. Materials fee is required. Field trips may be required. FT R084A—Fire Instructor IA 2˝ units Advisory: FT R151. 2˝ hours lecture weekly Topics include occupational analysis, course outlines, concepts of learning, levels of instruction, behavioral objectives, using lesson plans, the psychology of learning, evaluation of effectiveness, and student teaching demonstrations. Materials fee is required. Field trips may be required. FT R084B—Fire Instructor IB 2˝ units Advisory: FT R084A. 2˝ hours lecture weekly Topics include preparing course outlines; establishing levels of instruction; constructing behavioral objectives and lesson plans; instructional aid development; fundamentals of testing and measurements; tests planning; evaluation techniques and tools; and student teaching demonstrations. Materials fee is required. Field trips may be required. FT R085A—Driver/Operator IA 2˝ units 2˝ hours lecture weekly Course is designed to provide the student with information on driver techniques for emergency vehicles and techniques of basic inspection and maintenance of emergency vehicles, including actual driving exercises under simulated emergency conditions. Fee required for certification. (2) FT R085B—Driver/Operator IB 2˝ units 2˝ hours lecture weekly Course provides the student with information, theory, methods, and techniques for operating fire service pumps. Subjects include types of pumps, engine and pump gauges, maintenance, unsafe pumping conditions, pressure relief devices, cooling systems, water supplies, drafting, field hydraulics, and pumping operations. Fee required for certification. (2) FT R086A—Hazardous Materials IA 2˝ units 2˝ hours lecture weekly Course provides an intensive introduction to the nature and behavior of inorganic and organic chemicals. Various laws of chemistry are discussed as they apply to organic compounds, flammable liquids and gases and other types of hazardous materials. Fee required for certification. (2) FT R086B—Hazardous Materials IB 2˝ units Prerequisites: FT R086A. 2˝ hours lecture weekly Course deals with the application of information learned in Module IA. Students will be introduced to field monitoring and detection devices, sample collection equipment, and field identification testing procedures for verifying, identifying and classifying unknown materials. Fee required for certification. (2) FT R086C—Hazardous Materials IC 2˝ units Prerequisites: FT R086B. 2˝ hours lecture weekly Course provides an introduction to the Hazardous Materials Incident Command System and an in-depth look at protective equipment considerations, use of monitoring equipment and protective actions. Fee required for certification. (2) FT R086D—Hazardous Materials ID 2˝ units Prerequisites: FT R086C. 2˝ hours lecture weekly Course provides the student with practical “hands on” training in tactical field operations with various tools and specialized equipment. Fee required for certification. (2) FT R086E—Hazardous Materials IC/Scene Manager 2˝ units 2˝ hours lecture weekly Course is designed to provide participants with an increased capability to assume the role of an Incident Commander/Scene Manager during hazardous materials events with specific emphasis on personnel safety and management of the Haz Mat scene. A field exercise emphasizes unified management of a typical Haz Mat incident. This course is targeted and helpful for anyone who may assume an ICS Command or general staff role on a Haz Mat incident. Fee required for certification. (2) FT R093A—Fire Command 2A 2˝ units Prerequisites: FT R083A. 2 ˝ hours lecture weekly Course provides the participants with information on how to make the transition from supervisor to manager. It offers sound management principles in preparation for more intensified training in specific disciplines. Topics of discussion include internal and external influences, personality traits of firefighters, managing human relations, group dynamics, conflict solution and more. Materials fee is required. (2) FT R094A—Fire Management IIA 2˝ units Advisory: FT R082. 2 ˝ hours lecture weekly This course provides the participants with information on how to make the transition from supervisor to manager. It offers sound management principles in preparation for more intensified training in specific disciplines. Topics of discussion include internal and external influences, personality traits of firefighters, managing human relations, group dynamics, conflict solution and more. Materials fee is required. Field trips may be required. Not applicable for degree credit. (1) = Credit/No Credit only (2) = Credit/No Credit at student’s option 134 OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2005-2006 FT R098—Short Courses in Fire Technology 1-10 units Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula Specialized workshops designed to update fire fighting personnel as required for in-service training requirements in specific subject matter areas. Unit credit determined by length of instruction of the workshop as defined by current credit standards; total workshop credit limited to 10 units. (2) * Required courses for Associate of Science Degree or Fire Technology Certificate. FT R151 not required for those employed in the Fire Service, although the 32-unit college requirement must be met. FT R151—Fire Protection Organization* 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Provides introduction to fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics. Transfer credit: CSU FT R152—Fire Prevention Technology* 3 units Prerequisites: FT R151. 3 hours lecture weekly Provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationship of fire prevention with fire safety education and detection and suppression systems. Transfer credit: CSU FT R153—Fundamentals of Personal Fire Safety and Emergency Action* 3 units Prerequisites: FT R151. 3 hours lecture weekly Designed to provide basic skills in assessing fire dangers, handling common fire situations in the home and/or industry, basic CPR, and standard first aid. Transfer credit: CSU FT R154—Fire Behavior and Combustion* 3 units Prerequisites: FT R151. 3 hours lecture weekly Theory and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled; an in-depth study of fire chemistry and physics, fire characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents, and fire control techniques. Transfer credit: CSU FT R155—Fire Protection Equipment/Systems* 3 units Prerequisites: FT R151. 3 hours lecture weekly Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. Transfer credit: CSU FT R156—Fundamentals of Fire Protection* 3 units Prerequisites: FT R151. 3 hours lecture weekly Theory and fundamentals of fire protection including fire protection laws, water systems and public fire protection systems, fire protection in buildings and open areas. Transfer credit: CSU FT R157—Wildland Fire Control 3 units Prerequisites: FT R151. 3 hours lecture weekly Course is designed to provide the employed firefighter or fire technology major with a fundamental knowledge of the factors affecting wildland fire behavior, fire prevention, and fire suppression techniques. Transfer credit: CSU FT R157L—Wildland Fire Control Lab 1˝ units Corequisites: FT R157. 1 hour lecture, 1˝ hours lab weekly Course covers the practical and hands-on skills required of a Firefighter I, seasonal employee with the California Department of Forestry. Successful completion of FT R157 and FT R157L will result in issuance of a FF-I certificate by C.D.F. Transfer credit: CSU FT R160—Fire Tactics and Strategy 3 units Prerequisites: FT R151. 3 hours lecture weekly Principles of fire control through utilization of firefighters, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the fireground. Transfer credit: CSU FT R161—Building Construction for Fire Protection* 3 units Prerequisites: FT R151. 3 hours lecture weekly This course covers the fundamentals of building construction as it relates to fire protection. It focuses on classification by occupancy and types of construction, with emphasis on fire protection features, including building equipment, facilities, fire resistive materials and high-rise considerations. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU FT R162—Related Codes and Ordinances 3 units Prerequisites: FT R151. 3 hours lecture weekly Familiarization and interpretation of national, state, and local codes, ordinances, and laws which influence the field of fire prevention. Transfer credit: CSU FT R163—Fire Hydraulics 3 units Prerequisites: FT R151. 3 hours lecture weekly Review of applied mathematics; hydraulic laws as applied to the fire service; application of formulas and mental calculation to hydraulics and water supply problems. Transfer credit: CSU FT R164—Fire Company Organization and Management 3 units Prerequisites: FT R151. 3 hours lecture weekly Review of fire department organization; planning, organizing, and supervising to meet needs of fire department, with emphasis on company officer’s role. Transfer credit: CSU FT R165—Hazardous Materials 3 units Prerequisites: FT R151. 3 hours lecture weekly Introduction to basic fire chemistry and physics; problems of flammability as encountered by firefighters when dealing with fuels and oxidizers; elementary fire fighting practices pertaining to hazardous materials in storage and transit. Transfer credit: CSU (1) = Credit/No Credit only (2) = Credit/No Credit at student’s option OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2005-2006 135 FT R166—Fire Service Records/Reports 3 units Advisory: FT R151 or equivalent. 3 hours lecture weekly Course covers records and report systems in fire service including CFIRS, UFIRS, principles of report writing, pre-fire survey, post-fire analysis and reporting, research and planning. Transfer credit: CSU FT R167—Fire Apparatus and Equipment 3 units Prerequisites: FT R151. 3 hours lecture weekly Fire apparatus design, specifications, and performance capabilities; effective utilization of apparatus in fire service emergencies. Transfer credit: CSU FT R168—Fire Investigation 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Determining cause of fires (accidental, suspicious, and incendiary); types of fires; related laws, introduction to arson and incendiarism; recognizing and preserving evidence; interviewing witnesses and suspects; arrest and detention procedures; court procedures and giving court testimony. Transfer credit: CSU FT R169A—Emergency Medical Technician Basic* 8 units Prerequisites: CPR Certification: AHA "Healthcare Provider" or Red Cross "Professional Rescuer" or equivalent. 8 hours lecture weekly Course covers the skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care with an ambulance service or other specialized service at the BLS level. This course is approved by the Ventura County Emergency Medical Services Agency and the California State Department of Emergency Services. Upon successful completion of the course and skills testing, the student will be eligible to sit for the written EMT-B certifying examination administered by the County of Ventura Emergency Medical Services. The student, upon successfully completing the skills examination (included in the course) and the certifying examination (not included in the course) will be eligible for EMT-B National Registry Certification. A non-credit 10 hour clinical component is required in addition to the classroom time. Materials fee is required. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken four times. Transfer credit: CSU NOTE: The course listed below has been temporarily suspended. For further information, please contact the Occupational Ed. & Econ. Dev. division office. FT R071 Reserve Firefighter Academy