Fire Science Community Risk Manager Certificate

Program Requirements

• FSC 104 - Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations Credits: 3
• FSC 135 - Fire Prevention Credits: 3
• FSC 210 - Advanced Fire Behavior and Combustion Credits: 3
• FSC 225 - Legal Aspects of Emergency Services Credits: 4
• FSC 234 - Fire Investigation Credits: 3
• FSC 235 - Fire Protection Systems Credits: 3
• FSC 241 - Building Construction for Fire Protection Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Fire Science Community Risk Manager Certificate program, the learner will be able to:

1. Identify various hazardous materials and their potential dangers. (FSC104)
2. Explain issues related to fire prevention and the components and steps of inspection and enforcement. (FSC135)3.
3. Define types of laws, explain their basic differences, and their function in society. (FSC225)
4. Identify the main elements determining fire behavior, fuels and fuel properties. Analyze arson, conduct investigations, and present evidence and testimony in court. (FSC234)
5. Describe fire detection systems and applications, and operate and test fire protection and detection systems. (FSC235)
6. Determine factors and principles related to fire resistance, building codes and fire suppression issues. (FSC241)
7. Define and use basic terms and concepts associated with the chemistry and dynamics of fire. (FSC210)