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24 Saville Avenue
Quincy, MA 02169
617.984.1700 150 Newport Ave Ext.
Quincy, MA 02171
36 Cordage Park
Suite #228
Plymouth, MA 02360
508.747.0400
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Fire Science
| FSC 101 |
Fire Science I |
| An introduction to fire science, this course
emphasizes the philosophy and history of fire protection while
introducing the student to basic concepts of fire
science including chemistry of fire, fire loss analysis,
and methods and technologies for fire prevention and
control. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly advised. 3 credits |
| FSC 102 |
Fire Science II |
| A follow-up course to Fire Science I, this course
includes building construction, incident command
system, and advanced methodologies for fire control.
This course includes hands-on applications.
Prerequisite: FSC 101. 3 credits |
| FSC 130 |
Fire Hydraulics & Water Supply |
| The basic principles of hydraulics are applied
to fire
service. Topics include the mechanics of fluid flow in
hoses, nozzles, pumps and water distribution systems
along with measurement methodologies for
determining available water supply for fire protection
systems/methods. Demonstrations will supplement
principles developed in class. 3 credits |
| FSC 140 |
Fire Investigation & Evidence |
| This course covers the history and philosophy
of fire
investigation and detection including inspection
techniques, gathering evidence, and developing
technical reports. Fundamentals of law/regulations
dealing with arson, arson investigation, processing of
criminal evidence, criminal procedures, and
courtroom presentations are also studied. 3 credits |
| FSC 150 |
Fire Service Administration |
| This course explores the organizational principles
and
structural components of the fire department. History,
types, methods, and principles of fire department
organization, both formal and informal, line, and staff
are studied. Emphasis is placed on supervisory
responsibilities and functions along with administrative
problem solving. 3 credits |
| FSC 160 |
Fire Protection Systems |
| Fire detection and extinguishing systems of
both automatic and manual types are studied including
sprinkler and standpipe systems, inert gases, foam and
dry chemicals, temperature and smoke response
devices, and alarm and signaling systems.
Demonstrations will illustrate and supplement
classroom lectures. 3 credits |
| FSC 170 |
Fire Laws, Regulations & Codes |
| An examination of safety and fire prevention
laws, regulations, and codes, including the storage and
handling of hazardous materials/substances, building
construction and codes, and fireworks, oil burner
equipment, gasoline service station, LPG appliance,
and life safety codes. Applicable Commonwealth of
Massachusetts General Laws, Code of Massachusetts
Regulations, Massachusetts Building Codes, National Fire Protection Association
codes, and local
ordinances will be covered. 3 credits |
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