Fire Science

FIS 100 Fundamentals of Fire Protection (3-0) 3 hrs.
Provides an overview to fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection/service; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting 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.

FIS 102 Fire Service Management I (3-0) 3 hrs.
Introduces the student to the role of the company officer. Provides an introduction to basic management theories, practices and functions with an emphasis on fire service leadership from the perspective of the company officer. Provides an introduction to the organization and management of a fire department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service.
Prerequisite:
FIS 100 and FIS 121 with grades of C or better or consent of coordinator.

FIS 103 Fire Strategies and Tactics I (3-0) 3 hrs.
Introduces basic principles and methods associated with fireground strategies and tactics as required of the company officer. Emphasizes the incident management system, fire behavior, basic firefighting size-up, pre-fire planning, engine company and truck company operations.
Prerequisite:
FIS 100 and FIS 121 with grades of C or better or consent of coordinator.

FIS 104 Building Construction for Fire Protection I (3-0) 3 hrs.
Studies 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, preplanning fire operations and operating at emergencies.
Prerequisite:
FIS 100 with a grade of C or better or consent of coordinator.

FIS 109 Firefighter II Certification (9-6) 12 hrs.
Provides a member of a regularly constituted fire department within the State of Illinois with instruction and certification as a state-recognized Firefighter II. Satisfies the didactic and manipulative requirements for the Illinois Office of State Fire Marshal Firefighter II Certification course. (NOTE: Student must be a member of a fire department who has entered into a training agreement with Harper College. Sponsoring department must provide proof of student's recent completion of physical examinination that satisfies Illinois Department of Labor requirements and includes respiratory fitness.)

FIS 121 Fire Behavior and Combustion (3-0) 3 hrs.
Explores the theories and principles of how and why fires start, spread and are brought under control. Students will be able to relate the principles by which fires spread with the appropriate methods of control.
Prerequisite:
FIS 100 with a grade of C or better.

FIS 122 Introduction to Fire Prevention Principles (3-0) 3 hrs.
Provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards and the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation and fire and life-safety education.

FIS 123 Advanced Fire Prevention Principles (3-0) 3 hrs.
Provides the theories of fundamental fire prevention principles including the various techniques that can be utilized to prevent the occurrence of or reduce the impact from a fire. Emphasis will be placed on plan reviews, code interpretation and built-in fire protection systems.
Prerequisite:
FIS 122 with a grade of C or better.

FIS 132 Hazardous Materials I (3-0) 3 hrs.
Reviews basic chemistry, storage, handling, laws, standards and firefighting practices pertaining to hazardous materials. Emphasis is on the identification, labeling, handling, firefighting, and mitigation of hazardous materials emergencies. Students who wish to satisfy the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal Certificate requirements must successfully complete this course as well as the required practical skills evaluation prior to taking the state examination by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (A.H.J.).

FIS 133 Hazardous Materials II (3-0) 3 hrs.
Continues FIS 132. Provides those personnel who are, or will be, operating at the technician level of a hazardous materials response team with the advanced skills needed to evaluate and mitigate an incident involving the direct release of hazardous materials. Students who wish to satisfy the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal Certification requirements must successfully complete this course as well as the required practical skills evaluation prior to taking the state examination by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (A.H.J.).
Prerequisite:
FIS 132 with a grade of C or better.

FIS 145 Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I (3-0) 3 hrs.
Provides instruction to individuals in fire and emergency services. Provides basic fundamentals in human relations in the teacher-student learning environment, methods of instruction, and proper methods of writing lesson plans.

FIS 200 Fire Service Internship (1-15) 2 hrs.
Applies and expands fire science skills and knowledge in the workplace environment. Conducted under joint partnership between Harper College and a host fire department. Regularly conducted review sessions will be conducted to assess the student's progress, problem areas, and to review appropriateness of work involvement. Actual permissible duties and activities will be determined based upon the student's qualifications and host department restrictions. Student must complete a minimum of 240 contact hours to earn two semester hours of credit.
Prerequisite:
EMS 110, FIS 101, FIS 102, FIS 123 and FIS 212 with grades of C or better and consent of coordinator.

FIS 202 Fire Service Management II (3-0) 3 hrs.
Examines and discusses essential interpersonal skills and leadership concepts that allow the student to effectively serve as a company officer. Emphasis is placed on verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills, human resources management, and safety practices.
Prerequisite:
FIS 102 with a grade of C or better and consent of coordinator.

FIS 203 Fire Strategies and Tactics II (3-0) 3 hrs.
Examines the tactical deployment of manpower and equipment for extra alarm fires, high-rise fires and extraordinary incidents. Studies manpower and equipment necessary for large-scale fireground operations.
Prerequisite:
FIS 103 with a grade of C or better or consent of coordinator.

FIS 212 Fire Protection Systems (3-0) 3 hrs.
Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.
Prerequisite:
FIS 100 and MTH 080 with grades of C or better.

FIS 220 Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II (3-0) 3 hrs.
Provides advanced instruction to individuals in the fire and emergency services. This course introduces advanced instructional skills necessary to teach fire and emergency personnel. It will familiarize the student with behavioral objectives, cognitive, psychomotor skills, different teaching methods and applications in training sessions. This course will also familiarize the student with training records, reports and the development and administration of evaluation instruments.
Prerequisite:
FIS 145 with a grade of C or better.

FIS 240 Fire Apparatus Engineer (2-2) 3 hrs.
Provides students with a foundation of theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills in order to understand principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and solve water supply problems. Also provides students with the psychomotor requirements to satisfy the Illinois Office of State Fire Marshal Fire Apparatus Engineer course. Evaluates student's ability to perform the manipulative functions required to properly operate a National Fire Protection Associate compliant fire apparatus in simulated fireground settings.
Prerequisite:
MTH 080 with a grade of C or better.