FPT 112(3-0-3)
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
This course is an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for supervisors and managers in emergency services as it relates to organization and management of disaster response in the public and private sector environments. It integrates the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's National Incident Management System (NIMS) program in the course content and explores the standardization of emergency response at the national, state, and local levels.
FPT 115(3-0-3)
Hazardous Materials I
This course focuses on the nature of hazardous materials (HazMat) and the role of First Responders in prevention, mitigation, and remediation of incidents. Hazardous materials risk is presented within the context of First Responder operations. This course fully integrates National Incident Management (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) protocols.
FPT 116(3-0-3)
Hazardous Materials II
A continuation of Hazardous Materials I, course content stresses recognition of potentially hazardous situations, protocols of organized response, and regulatory guidelines. Hazardous materials response is presented within the context of First Responder operations. Specific attention is placed on the different response protocols needed for remediation of weapons of mass destruction events and other sources of HazMat situaions resulting from natural disasters, accidents, negligence and criminal activities. This course fully integrates National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) protocols.
PR: FPT 115
FPT 119(4-0-4)
Building Construction and Codes
This course explores the factors of building construction and destruction, with an emphasis on fire protection requirements. Attention will be given to the statutes, codes and ordinances concerning fire protection and the fire service.
FPT 120(3-0-3)
Building Construction for Fire Protection
This course provides the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. The focus of this course is on firefighter safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, pre-planning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.
FPT 131(3-0-3)
Fire Prevention
This course is a study of the organizational characteristics of fire departments as they apply to fire prevention, with emphasis placed on the development and implementation of systematic programs, recognition of fire hazards and public cooperation.
FPT 135(3-0-3)
Fire Administration
This course focuses on organization, personnel management distribution of equipment, records and fire safety as they pertain to the fire service. Techniques for successful and efficient fire service operations are covered in this course. These topics include communications and fire alarm systems, legal aspects of fire prevention, fire investigation and the recording and evaluation of fire data for statistical purposes.
FPT 137(3-0-3)
Fire Suppression
This course surveys the components related to fire suppression with an emphasis on extinguishing agents; built-in suppression and detection systems; and organization, planning and tactics associated with properties having such protection systems.
FPT 213(3-0-3)
Hydraulics and Equipment I
This course focuses on incompressible fluids, principles of fluid statics and dynamics, fluid flow, pipe and hose or head losses, and pump systems operations. Sprinkler and standpipe systems and other special systems are covered.
PR: MAT 128 or equivalent
FPT 214(3-0-3)
Hydraulics and Equipment II
This course develops further the use of hydraulic machinery and systems with emphasis on principles of design and operation with practical applications and advanced studies of special hydraulic devices. Field work is provided in actual operation of equipment and fire flow testing of municipal water systems.
PR: FPT 213
FPT 215(3-0-3)
Fire Investigation
This course emphasizes the following subjects as they individually relate to fire investigations: elements of fire, combustion properties of fuel, pyrolysis, burn patterns, ignition sources and explosions. A review of methods of interviewing, report writing, rules of evidence, forensic lab procedures, model arson law and NYS arson law is included.
PR: May require New York State Police identification and/or registration
FPT 216(3-0-3)
Fire Service Hydraulics and Equipment
This course focuses on incompressible fluids, principles of fluid static and dynamics, fluid flow, pipe and hose friction losses, and pump charge pressures.
PR: MAT 128
FPT 219(3-0-3)
Fire Fighting Tactics
This course explores the factors that relate to the efficient and effective utilization of personnel, equipment and apparatus in fire fighting. Safety issues as they relate to fire ground safety will also be addressed. Students will study modern day fire fighting tactics. Emphasis will be placed on pre-planning and strategy.
FPT 237(3-0-3)
Industrial Fire Protection
Provides an introduction to the field of industrial fire protection and focuses on the topics of hazard control, special hazards and protection, fire protection equipment, and systems and handling of emergencies.
FPT 250(1-8-3)
Fire Protection Internship
This course provides the fire protection technology student with the opportunity to participate in a planned, professional experience of observation, study, and field work within selected areas of the fire protection profession. These areas include but are not limited to: municipal fire departments, state or local fire protection agencies, industrial fire safety organizations, and installers of fire protection systems. Textbook theory and classroom experience are enhanced as the student works in an appropriately supervised setting. The field study will specifically incorporate fire protection, prevention, or suppression related assignments. All field work will be supplemented by regularly scheduled seminars with the instructor.
PR: FPT major with 30 completed credits, minimum overall GPA of 2.5, FPT course in area of internship, and permission of the department.
FPT 999
Fire Elective
Description not available.