FIRE 0001. Principles of Fire and Emergency Services
Units: 3
Hours: 54 lecture
Provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives. (C-ID FIRE 100X) (CSU-with unit limitation)
FIRE 0001 - Fire Protection Organization
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Hours: 54 lecture Description: Provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives. (C-ID FIRE 100X) (CSU-with unit limitation) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Analyze and describe the differences between the certificate, two-year degree programs, four-year degree programs, and firefighter state certification. Differentiate the educational requirements, duties, and information sources for various occupations in fire protection. Examine the evolution of fire protection, origins of modern fire protection, and how fire losses have effected the modern fire service. Conclude whether or not to pursue a career in the fire service and chart a career pathway. Course Content Outline I. Careers in the Fire Protection/Emergency Services A. Fire Science Education and the Firefighter Selection Process B. Career Potential Assessment C. Safety and Survival II. History A. History of Fire Protection B. Fire Losses C. Major Causes of Fires in the United States D. Purpose and Scope of Fire Agencies E. The U.S. Fire Problem F. Manage Community Risk III. Fire Prevention and Public Fire Education A. Personnel/Positions B. Responsibilities of the Fire Prevention Bureau 1. Inspections 2. Records and Reports 3. Investigations 4. Plan Review 5. Hazard Abatement 6. Public Education 7. Enforcement C. Company Inspection Programs D. Fire Information Reporting Systems IV. Scientific Terminology A. Introduction to the Characteristics and Behavior of Fire 1. Fire Triangle 2. Fire Tetrahedron 3. Fire Classifications 4. Fire Hazard Properties of Materials 5. Extinguishing Agents and Methods 6. Stages of Fire 7. Methods of Heat Transfer V. Building Design and Construction VI. Fire Detection and Suppression Systems A. Public and Private Systems 1. Water Supplies 2. Suppression Systems 3. Detection and Alarm Systems 4. Special Hazard Systems B. Extinguishing Agents VII. The Role of Public and Private Support Organizations A. Dispatch 1. Alarms B. GIS/Maps C. Hazardous Materials Control Unit D. Investigation Unit 1. Arson Bureau 2. Arson Investigators 3. Cost Recovery E. Information Systems F. Business Manager 1. Fire Business Manager G. Technical Support H. Warehouse/Central Stores I. Repair Facility VIII. Fire and Emergency Services Equipment and Facilities 1. Administrative Offices 2. Dispatch/Communications Centers 3. Fire Stations 4. Training Facilities 5. Types of Apparatus and their Functions 6. Pumpers/Engines 7. Aerial Apparatus 8. Water Tenders 9. Rescue 10. Special 11. Equipment and Tools Carried on Apparatus 12. Personal Safety Equipment IX. Management A. Principles of Command 1. Unity of Command 2. Chain of Command 3. Span of Control 4. Division of Labor 5. Delegation of Authority 6. Exception Principle B. Management Cycle 1. Goals 2. Planning 3. Organizing 4. Staffing 5. Directing 6. Controlling 7. Evaluating C. Fire Department Types 1. Volunteer 2. Career 3. Combination D. Management Responsibility 1. Incident Planning 2. Size-Up E. Strategic Priorities 1. Rescue 2. Exposures 3. Confinement 4. Extinguishment 5. Overhaul 6. Salvage 7. Ventilation F. Mode of Attack 1. Offensive 2. Defensive 3. Combination G. Relationship of Strategy to Tactics H. National Incident Management System (NIMS) 1.. The Incident Command System I. Management By Objectives J. Emergency Operations 1. Personnel 2. Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives 3. Rapid Intervention Teams 4. Two In, Two Out K. Incident Response and Operations 1. Structure Fires 2. Wildland Fires 3. Gas and Oil Fires 4. LPG Fires 5. Hazardous Materials Incidents 6. WMD 7. EMS 8. Vehicle Accidents 9. Vehicle Fires 10. Other Special Fires X. Training A. Personnel and Positions B. Training Facilities C. Purpose and Importance of Training 1. Technical Training 2. Manipulative Training 3. Performance Standards D. Skill Development/Maintenance E. Performance Standards F. Training Records G. Training Safety XI. Codes and Ordinances A. Federal, State, and Local 1. Types of Codes 2. Purposes of Codes 3. Contents of Codes B. Responsibility for Enforcement C. Relationship of Codes and Standards D. Relationship of Federal, State, and Local Regulations E. Personnel Complaints F. Harassment-Free Workplace G. Operation of Emergency Vehicles H. Infectious Disease I. Good Samaritan Laws J. Personnel Safety 1. Operating in IDLH 2. High Visibility Safety 3. HIPAA Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Describe the components and development of the fire and emergency services. 2. Recognize Illustrate the history of the fire service. 3. Recognize careers in fire and emergency services. 4. Illustrate and explain the history and culture of the fire service. 5. Analyze the basic components of fire as a chemical chain reaction, the major phases of fire, and examine the main factors that influence fire spread and fire behavior. 6. Differentiate between fire service training and education and explain the value of higher education to the professionalization of the fire service. 7. List and describe the major organizations that provide emergency response service and illustrate how they interrelate. 8. Identify fire protection and emergency-service careers in both the public and private sector. 9. Define the role of national, State and local support organizations in fire and emergency services. 10. Discuss and describe the scope, purpose, and organizational structure of fire and emergency services. 11. Describe the common types of fire and emergency service facilities, equipment, and apparatus. 12. Compare and contrast effective management concepts for various emergency situations. 13. Identify the primary responsibilities of fire prevention personnel including, code enforcement, public information, and public and private protection systems. 14. Recognize the components of career preparation and goal setting. 15. Describe the importance of wellness and fitness as it relates to emergency services. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Objective Examinations Projects Reports Reading Assignments Students will write a report on an assigned fire service related topic. Students will research the given topic and write a 2-page report on the given topic. Reports will be graded based upon a rubric that is provided to the students. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Following the instructors presentation on resumes, prepare a resume for a firefighter position. 2. Research and write an outline of items to be presented during a public education presentation of an assigned topic. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Students may be assigned research papers on assigned topics. Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
Fire Technology
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The Fire Technology program prepares students for a career in the fire service and provides educational and training opportunities for employed and volunteer firefighters.
ESS 0001 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences and Sustainability
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as INT 1 Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A Hours: 54 lecture Description: A study of the natural world and how it is influenced by human activity. This course will introduce and analyze the scientific basis of major environmental issues and evaluate potential solutions within the context of diverse human cultures and societies. Topics include principles of physical and biological systems, biogeochemical cycles, global climate, natural laws, land, air and water resources, consumption and waste, pollution, toxicology, human population growth, and sustainability on a local, regional and global level. (C-ID ENVS 100) (CSU, UC) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Identify and describe the five interacting subsystems of the earth (biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and anthrosphere) and explain how a change in one system will affect the others. Apply scientific principles & social science concepts in evaluating environmental issues and solutions regarding the biodiversity crisis, global climate change, exponential human population growth, resource depletion and pollution. Interpret and analyze scientific data and effectively make evidence-based claims about scientific questions. Articulate the concept of ecological sustainability and assess whether or not human particular activities are truly sustainable. Course Content Outline I. Introduction A. The Interdisciplinary Nature of Environmental Science B. The Nature of Science: scientific method, peer review, interpreting data and graphs, disseminating scientific findings, avoiding bias C. Sustainability and Our Future II. Earth’s Physical System A. Matter, Chemistry and the Environment: atoms, molecules, ions, isotopes, chemical reactions, law of conservation of matter B. Energy, an introduction: kinetic, potential, energy flow, energy use, thermodynamics laws C. Geology: the physical basis for environmental science (rock cycle, plate tectonics, geologic hazards) III. Earth’s Biological System A. Evolution, Biodiversity and Population Ecology 1. Evolution, the source of Earth’s biodiversity: natural selection, etc. 2. Levels of Ecological Organization: atom to biosphere 3. Population Ecology: carrying capacity, limiting factors, density, survivorship, etc. 4. Levels of Biodiversity: genetic, species, ecosystem, functional 5. Biodiversity Crisis: causes (HIPPCO) and consequences 6. Conservation Biology: restoration, species vs ecosystem protection, etc. B. Species Interactions and Community Ecology 1. Species Interactions: competition symbiosis, etc. 2. Ecological Communities: trophic structure, resource partitioning, disturbance, succession, etc. 3. Earth’s Biomes: influence of climate, characteristics and location of biomes C. Environmental Systems and Ecosystem Ecology 1. Earth’s Environmental Systems: hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, anthrosphere, lithosphere 2. Ecosystems: system flux, energy flow, matter cycles, etc. 3. Biogeochemical Cycles: conservation of matter, analysis of flux, human impacts, etc. IV. The Atmosphere A. Physical properties: layers, composition, weather, seasons, climate patterns B. Outdoor Air Quality: natural and anthropogenic air pollution; health and environmental impacts; policy and regulations C. Indoor Air Quality: natural and anthropogenic air pollution; health and environmental impacts; policy and regulations V. Climate Change A. Relationship Between Atmosphere and Climate B. Earth’s Climate Over Last 1-million Years C. Internal and External Climate Forcings D. Greenhouse Effect E. Human Impacts to the Climate System F. Feedback in the Climate System G. Energy Resources and Climate Change H. Local and Global Impacts of Climate Change I. Mitigation vs. Adaption J. Solutions We Have Right Now VI. Ocean Systems A. Distribution of water resources on Earth B. Ocean Resources and Services C. Ocean Biodiversity Loss (HIPPCO) D. Oceans and Climate E. Science of Marine Reserves VII. Human Population A. Current and Historical Population Sizes and Growth Rates B. Exponential Growth and Environmental Implications (I=PAT) C. Demography D. Population and Society E. Urban Development, Land Use Planning and Sustainable Development VIII. Agriculture A. Soil Systems and Conservation B. Water Resources C. Agricultural Policy and Methods D. Animal Agriculture E. Crop Diversity F. Organic Agriculture G. Genetically Modified Foods H. Sustainable Food Production IX. Consumption & Waste A. Consumption of Natural Resources B. Approaches to Waste Management C. Municipal Solid Waste D. Industrial Solid Waste E. Hazardous Waste F. Wastewater Treatment G. Zero Waste and other Sustainable Solutions X. Environmental Health & Toxicology A. Introduction or Environmental Health B. Toxic Substances and Their Effects on Organisms C. Toxic Substances and Their Effects on Ecosystems D. Studying Effects of Hazards XI. Ethics, Economics, Policy & Sustainable Development A. Culture, Worldview and the Environment (historic and current) B. Environmental Ethics C. Economics and the Environment E. Sustainable Development F. Overview of and Approaches to Environmental Policy G. U.S. and International Environmental Law and Policy H. Public Lands XII. Sustainable Solutions & Strategies (throughout course) A. Solutions based on sound science Course Objectives Course Objectives Through examinations, written work, group projects, and oral presentations, students will: I. Introduction A. Define the term environment and describe the field of environmental science B. Characterize the nature of environmental science C. Describe the scientific method and the process of science D. Analyze and interpret quantitative data and visual representations of data (throughout the course) E. Evaluate the importance of natural resources and ecosystem services to living organisms F. Distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable natural resources and energy G. Evaluate the consequences of human population growth and resource consumption H. Diagnose and illustrate some of the pressures on the global environment I. Articulate the concept of sustainability II. Earth’s Physical System A. Apply the fundamentals of matter and chemistry to real-world situations B. Differentiate among forms of energy and articulate the basics of energy flow in the earth system C. Apply Natural Laws (matter & energy) to photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and chemosynthesis, and summarize their importance to living things D. Explain how plate tectonics and the rock cycle shape the landscape and impact environmental systems E. List major types of geologic hazards and describe ways to mitigate their impacts III. Earth’s Biological System A. List the levels of ecological organization B. Assess logistic growth, carrying capacity, limiting factors, and other fundamental concepts in population ecology C. Explain natural selection and cite evidence for this process D. Describe how evolution influences biodiversity E. Discuss reasons for species extinction and mass extinction events F. Compare and contrast the major types of species interactions G. Characterize feeding relationships and energy flow, using them to construct trophic levels and food webs H. Distinguish characteristics of keystone species I. Characterize disturbance, succession, and notions of community change J. Perceive and predict the potential impacts of invasive species in communities K. Explain the goals and the methods of restoration ecology L. Describe biomes and identify the terrestrial biomes of the world M. Define ecosystems and evaluate how living and nonliving entities interact N. Compare and contrast how water, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycle through the environment (biogeochemical cycles) O. Evaluate human impacts on biogeochemical cycles P. Characterize the scope and importance of biodiversity on Earth Q. Evaluate primary causes of biodiversity loss: habitat destruction, invasive species, pollution, population growth, climate change, overconsumption (HIPPCO) R. Assess the science and practice of conservation biology IV. The Atmosphere A. Describe the composition, structure, and function of Earth’s atmosphere B. Relate weather and climate to atmospheric conditions C. Identify major pollutants, D. Evaluate the scope of outdoor and indoor air pollution, and assess solutions E. Apply Natural Laws to stratospheric ozone depletion V. Climate Change A. Describe Earth’s climate system B. Construct a visual model and written or verbal description of how radiation and gasses interact in the troposphere C. Explain the factors influencing global climate D. Describe how global climate has changed historically E. Characterize human influences on the atmosphere and on climate F. Summarize how researchers study climate G. Compare climate models and scenarios to predict future trends and impacts of global climate change H. Suggest ways humans may respond to climate change, differentiating between mitigation and adaptation VI. Ocean Systems A. Describe where water resources are located on earth. B. Utilizing data, determine percentage of water found in oceans, glaciers, groundwater, rivers, lakes, soil, the atmosphere and living organisms C. Evaluate how the oceans influence and are influenced by climate D. Assess impacts from HIPPCO on marine systems and determine solutions VII. Human Population A. Calculate human population growth B. Evaluate how human population, affluence, and technology affect environmental impact (I=PAT) D. Explain and apply the fundamentals of demography to human population growth models E. Outline and assess the concept of demographic transition F. Assess how social factors and environmental conditions impact population growth H. Describe the scale of urbanization, locally and globally C. Outline city and regional planning and land use strategies D. Evaluate sustainable development options VIII. Agriculture A. Evaluate the importance of natural resources and ecosystem services to agriculture B. Outline the goals, methods, and consequences of major developments in the history of agriculture, including the agricultural and green revolutions C. Summarize pathways to sustainable agriculture IX. Consumption & Waste A. Evaluate the rate of human resource consumption and degradation B. Summarize and compare the types of waste humans generate C. List the major approaches to managing waste D. Evaluate efficacy of approaches for reducing waste: source reduction, reuse, composting, and recycling X. Environmental Health & Toxicology A. Explain the goals of environmental health and identify major environmental health hazards B. Evaluate impacts of toxicants on human and environmental systems C. Describe the types of toxic substances in the environment and the factors that affect their toxicity C. Compare philosophical approaches to risk and how they relate to regulatory policy XI. Ethics, Economics, Policy & Sustainable Development A. Compare major approaches in environmental ethics B. Characterize the influences of culture and worldview on resource utilization and environmental impact C. Articulate how human economic systems exist within environmental systems D. Differentiate how classical, neoclassical, environmental and ecological economics view, utilize and impact natural capital E. Evaluate how/if environmental protection can enhance economic well-being by analyzing case studies such as the economic and environmental impacts of the Clean Air Act F. Describe environmental policy and assess its societal context by analyzing case studies such as the exemptions made to fracking companies exempting them from certain environmental laws G. Outline the environmental history of the United States H. Categorize the different approaches to environmental policy I. Analyze the role of science in policymaking J. Identify the institutions important to U.S. environmental policy and recognize major U.S. environmental laws K. Describe ways nations handle transboundary and international environmental issues XII. Sustainable Solutions (throughout course) A. Identify and brainstorm local and global approaches to sustainability B. Assess key approaches to designing sustainable solutions, identifying challenges and opportunities. (examples: environmental policy and law based upon sound science, conservation, land use planning, restoration, alternative and renewable energy and technology, public lands, zero waste, cradle to cradle, biomimicry, environmental heroes and heroines, NGOs, etc) C. Evaluate the scientific basis for proposed solutions Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Projects Reports Reading Assignments 1. Read the chapter in your textbook: “Earth’s Physical Systems: Matter, Energy, and Geology.” Take notes and be prepared to discuss topics and ask questions during lecture. 2. Read the following peer-reviewed scientific journal article, take notes, and be prepared to discuss in class and complete an assignment based on the reading: Olsen, C., Kline, J., Ager, A., Olsen, K., & Short, K. (2017) Examining the influence of biophysical conditions on wildland-urban interface homeowners' wildfire risk mitigation activities in fire-prone landscapes. Ecology and Society, 22(1). Writing, Problem Solving or Performance Example #1. A written assignment: Scientific argumentation is the practice of making evidence-based claims about scientific questions. Throughout this assignment, you will engage in scientific argumentation as you explore the distribution of fresh water on Earth and learn about how various factors affect Earth's water supplies. You will watch videos, complete simulations, and interpret data. To complete this assignment, type your answers to the following questions: 1. What is the difference between a scientific argument and a regular argument? 2. Why do you think there is uncertainty in science? 3. Is talking about uncertainty important in science? Why or why not? 4. Scientific Claim: Based on the graph above, when was the the salinity of the water near Lee's Ferry the highest? (Tip: a good claim is based on evidence from charts, graphs and models provided by reliable resources) 5. Support the claim you made in the previous question. (Tip: A good explanation will cite specific evidence that backs up the claim. When there is a graph or table, you can cite evidence directly from the source. When there is a model, you can describe what happened in the model. A good explanation combines evidence with scientific knowledge.) 6. Certainty: Explain how certain you are (ranging from not certain at all to very certain) about the scientific claim you stated in question 4. (Tip: A good certainty explanation will explain why you are certain or uncertain about your response. This may be based on how well the scientific knowledge fits the evidence from models, charts, or graphs. It may also reflect on the source and quality of the evidence or investigation that produced the evidence. Some topics are more certain than others. Consider the completeness of the evidence, biases in the evidence, and changes that could affect the trends over time.) Example #2. A Written Assignment (Excerpt from a larger climate change assignment) The Sun, Earth's atmosphere, and other systems interact to create conditions favorable to life on Earth. This model shows a simplified Earth system with land, atmosphere, and solar radiation. The yellow arrows show ultraviolet and visible energy originating from the Sun and the red arrows show infrared energy radiating from the Earth system. As we begin this section, run the computer model, and experiment with the controls to see how the model works. Then manipulate the variables and answer the following questions. 1. Based on this model, what two things can happen when energy from the Sun interacts with the ground? 2. How does carbon dioxide (CO2) interact with the two types of radiation (sunlight and infrared) shown in this model? 3. How does atmospheric carbon dioxide affect global temperature? 4. What happens if you remove all of the carbon dioxide from the atmosphere? Explain your claim. 5. How certain are you of this claim? Explain why. (Tip: recall the "Scientific Argumentation" assignment) Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Students may write a field report based upon research, visitation, and observation of an appropriate facility, park, preserve, etc. The report will include: 1) description of the physical environment based upon research, 2) description of the biological environment based upon research, 3) personal observations of the environment, including field notes, 4)description of the type of legal protection afforded the area including management agency obligations, 5) analysis of direct and indirect human impacts on the system, and 6) reflection on values of public land. Formatting will follow scientific paper guidelines, with abstract, introduction, etc. 2. Students may research and write a term paper on a major environmental issue (problems, location, costs, solutions, etc.). Formatting will follow scientific paper guidelines, with abstract, introduction, etc. Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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