FS 104 - Fire Control, Detection, and Investigation

This is the fifth of seven courses that prepare students to meet state eligibility requirements to take the Michigan Fire Fighter exam. Additional objectives identified in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1001, 1997 edition, are covered. Classes A, C, D, vehicle, and wildland fire control; ignitable liquid and flammable gas fire control; sprinkler system fundamentals; fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems; salvage, overhaul, and protecting evidence of fire cause; fire cause and origin; fire department communications equipment and techniques; radio communications and incident reports; fire prevention and public education; and pre-incident survey will be covered. Students will be required to have certified firefighter turnout gear (helmet with shield, Nomex hood, turnout coat, turnout pants, turnout boots, firefighting gloves, and approved SCBA).
Prerequisite(s): ZPFT 050 with a minimum grade S.
2 credits , plus 1 contact hour = 2 lecture , 1 laboratory