Page 215 of Cochise College 2006-2007 Catalog by Cochise College Arizona

214 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS v Indicates laboratory or studio fees 8 Indicates course may be offered online FST 193G Public Fire Education Planning FST 193H Instructional Techniques for Company Officers FST 193I Basic Fire Prevention Inspections FST 193J Ventilation FST 193K Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus FST 200 FIRE APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT (3) Prerequisite(s): FST 110 and FST 111 or permission of instructor. A practical study of the selection, care, construction, operation and maintenance of fire department equipment. The basic principles of equipment, trouble-shooting, and testing will be investigated. 3 hours lecture. FST 220 RESCUE PRACTICES (3) Prerequisite(s): FST 110 and FST 111 or permission of instructor. A practical study of life-saving practices pertaining to the fire company. Emphasis is placed on training for resuscitator squads, rescue equipment, the fire department's role in civil defense and other disasters, chemicals and diseases that affect breathing, and breathing apparatus. 3 hours lecture. FST 222 HAZMAT TECHNICIAN II (5) Prerequisite(s): FST 121 and Fire Department Affiliation. This course is the second in a series of three courses designed to train students in advanced techniques of hazardous materials emergency response. Upon completion of the threecourse segment, students will be eligible to test for state Technician Certification in Hazardous Materials Emergency Response (OSHA 1910.120 NFPA 472) Safety and Entry Level Operations. 5 hours lecture. FST 223 HAZMAT TECHNICIAN III (5) Prerequisite(s): FST 121, FST 222, and Fire Department Affiliation. This course is the third in a series of three courses designed to train students in advanced techniques of hazardous materials emergency response. Upon completion of the three-course segment, students will be eligible to test for state Technician Certification in Hazardous Materials Emergency Response (OSHA 1910.120 NFPA 472) Safety and Entry Level Operations. 5 hours lecture. FST 224 v FIELD EXPERIENCE IN FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY (1 6) Prerequisite(s): A declared major in Fire Science Technology. Permission and approval of Cooperative Education Program Coordinator. Recommended: Sophomore standing. A supervised cooperative education work experience involving the combined efforts of educators and employers to accomplish career objectives in fire science technology and related fields. Variable credit (1-6) is available by special arrangement. May be taken four times for a maximum of 16 credit hours, with no more than six credits in a given semester. FST 240 FIRE FIGHTING TACTICS AND STRATEGY (3) Prerequisite(s): FST 110 and FST 111 or permission of instructor. A practical study of the organization and use of manpower, equipment and apparatus in fire fighting with emphasis on practical methods of attacking, controlling and extinguishing various types of fires. 3 hours lecture.

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