Departmental Course Syllabus
Department:
Protective Services / Fire
Science Revision
Date: 11/25/07
Course
Number and Title: FIRT 1301
Fundamentals of Fire Protection
Credit
Hours: Lecture: 3 Hours Lab: 0
Credit Hours: 3 Hours
Instructor: Captain John De La Garza
Office:
CAC 136 Phone
Number: (210) 733-2887 FAX: (210) 733-2889
Email: Web
Address: http://www.accd.edu/sac/protserv/fire
I.
Catalog Description:
This course is a study of the philosophy, history, and fundamentals of public and private fire protection. Topics include statistics of fire and property loss, agencies involved in public and private protection, legislative developments, departmental organization, training and staffing.
II.
Pre-requisites, co-requisites and
other requirements:
NONE
III.
Text:
Klinoff, David, Introduction to Fire Protection. DelMar Publishers
IV.
Instruction will consist of:
Lecture, demonstration, and class presentations
V.
Course Content:
This course is designed to prepare the student for a possible career in the Fire Service. This is done by exploring the various aspects of the fire service, including careers in the public and private sectors.
VI. Learning
Outcomes and Performance Objectives with their methods of measurement as used
to determine the students’ mastery of those outcomes.
Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe and discuss the components of the
history and philosophy of the modern day fire service.
2. Analyze the basic components of fire as a chemical reaction, the major
phases of fire,
and examine the main factors that influence fire spread and fire behavior.
3. Differentiate between fire service training and education; fire protection
certificate
program and a fire service degree program; and explain the value of education
in the
fire service.
4. List and describe the major organizations that provide emergency response
service and illustrate how they interrelate.
5. Identify fire protection and emergency-service careers in both the public
and in the private sector.
6. Synthesize the role of national, state and local support organizations in
fire protection and emergency services.
7. Discuss and describe the scope, purpose, and organizational structure of
fire and emergency services.
8. Describe the common types of fire and emergency services facilities,
equipment and apparatus.
9. Compare and contrast effective management concepts for various emergency
situations.
10. Identify and explain the components of fire prevention including code
enforcement, public information, and public and private fire protection systems
Learning
Outcome:
Performance Objectives/Method(s) of
measurement for each objective:
The student will be evaluated on his or her ability to complete the assigned scenarios and applying basic fire suppression principles and techniques in a safe and effective annex.
SCANS
Competencies Link: (SCANS COMPETENCIES are
only required for courses which are a part of an AAS degree plan.)
The
know-how identified by SCANS is made up of five competencies and a three-part
foundation of skills and personal qualities needed for solid job performance.
The rating level ranges from 1 (low) to 5 (high). Please click above link to
access the SCANS COMPETENCIES.
VII.
Course requirements and grade
computation.
A. College
Requirements:
A written, comprehensive final
examination, not to exceed two and one-half hours in length, shall be given at
the end of each semester for each course at the regularly scheduled time. Any
exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the appropriate dean.
Other examinations are given at the discretion of the instructor.
A student who must be absent from a final
examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the
examination. A student absent without permission from a final examination is
graded “F.” Postponed examinations result in a grade of “I.” The final exam
must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end of the semester or the
grade automatically becomes an “F.” (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty
Handbook - January 1995)
B. Departmental
Requirement:
Course grade will be based as follows:
90 to 100 = A
80 to 90 = B
70 to 79 = C
60 to 69 = D
Below 60 = F
C. Instructor
Requirements: Same as above
A.
San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race,
religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to
access, employment programs or services.
B. Students
are urged not to bring children to either a class or a lab. Minors under the
age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus. College Academic
Council - April, 1998
C. ADA
Statement: “As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is needed contact
the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, CAC 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.
D.
A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to
emergencies. If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event
of a building evacuation, notify Disability Support Services, Chance Academic
Center 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.
E. Academic
Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting
in an academic penalty or disciplinary
penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not
limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional
information refer to the “Student Code of Conduct” in the San Antonio College
Bulletin.
F. Students
are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular phones, etc.)
when in classrooms, laboratories and the library. College
Academic Council, 01/ 2000.
G. San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular
and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories, day and/or evening, is
required. A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed.
Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism. The
instructor establishes the policy with regard to each.
Absences of each student are recorded without exception. The counting of absences begins on the first day of class. A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a 16-week semester may be dropped by the instructor. If a student is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will record a grade of “W’ (withdraw). It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the withdrawals have been submitted.
H.
San Antonio College is a smoke
free campus.
I.
ACCD DPS Emergency Phone
Numbers:
ACCD DPS Emergency Phone (210) 222-0911
ACCD DPS General Phone (210) 208-8099
ACCD DPS Weather Phone (210) 208-8189 (For information on college
closures)
J. Students must also abide by the policies, procedures, and rules set forth in the “Student Code of Conduct” and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin. www.accd.edu/sa/sacmain/schedule/SAC_Bulletin_05-06.pdf