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Dec 09, 2024
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2023-2024 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]
Fire Engineer Certificate
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The Fire Science Fire Engineer certificate is designed to prepare students to become proficient as a driver/operator including pumping hydraulics to pump apparatus as it relates to the fire service.
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Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- apply the application of mathematics and physics to the movement of water in fire suppression activities;
- identify the design principles of fire service pumping apparatus;
- analyze community fire flow demand criteria;
- demonstrate, through problem solving, a thorough understanding of the principles of forces that affect water, both at rest and in motion;
- list and describe the various types of water distribution systems;
- discuss the various types of fire pumps;
- describe the elements that comprise a type i, ii, iii, iv, v and vi engine apparatus and its scene positioning based on engine type and function(s);
- describe the different parts of an aerial, its scene positioning based on type and function and how to set it up for operation;
- identify the elements that comprise a ladder, bucket, snorkel, quint and quad aerial apparatus;
- explain the different sources of water and its movement through fire pumps/nozzles to application on a fire;
- summarize daily, monthly and annual industry recommended fire apparatus safety inspections, maintenance and testing;
- describe daily, monthly and annual inspections and maintenance required by state and local laws;
- explain licensing requirements needed to operate fire apparatus within the state of authority having jurisdiction.
Total Certificate Credit Hours: 6
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