Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions Course Descriptions Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog and Student Handbook 2015-2016 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 519 FSC110 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER Basic-level course for individuals with little or no experience in the wildland environment. Preparation for performing as a beginning- level wildland firefighter with an organized fire department engine or hand crew. Prerequisites: None. FSC111 / 2 CREDITS / 2 PERIODS EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER OPERATOR Emergency vehicle operators training including the problems facing operators; the personal qualities of emergency vehicle operator candidates; legal responsibilities of operators; and physical forces involved in driving an emergency vehicle. Includes hands- on training in an emergency response vehicle. Prerequisites: None. FSC113 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS INTRODUCTION TO FIRE SUPPRESSION Characteristics and behavior of fire, fire hazard properties of ordinary materials, extinguishing agents, fire suppression organization and equipment, basic fire fighting tactics, and public relations as affected by fire suppression. Prerequisites: None. FSC117 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS FIRE APPARATUS Principles of care, maintenance and operation of fire apparatus and pumps. Includes pump construction and accessories, pumping techniques, power development, and transmission. Driving, troubleshooting and producing effective fire streams. Prerequisites: None. FSC118 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS FIRE HYDRAULICS Review of basic mathematics. Hydraulic laws and formulas as applied to the fire service. Application of formulas and mental calculations to hydraulic problems, water supply variables, and discharge requirements for pumpers. Prerequisites: None. FSC119 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS INTRODUCTION FIRE SERVICE ETHICS Ethical issues, standards, and philosophical consideration of moral problems encountered in fire service. Ethical responsibility of fire service personnel and those they serve. Prerequisites: None.