Fire Technology (503)

Information provided includes course descriptions by subject only.
For complete 2022-2023 programs/academic plans, please refer to Academic Programs.

503-101 Firefighter Health and Fitness I

Overview of fitness as it pertains to prospective firefighters. Includes endurance training, flexibility training, and strength conditioning. An overview of the nutritional values as it to prospective firefighters. An overview of mental and emotional well being of prospective firefighters.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1

503-102 Firefighter Health and Fitness II

Overview of fitness as it pertains to prospective firefighters. Includes endurance training, flexibility training, and strength conditioning. An overview of the nutritional values as it to prospective firefighters. An overview of mental and emotional well-being of prospective firefighters.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1

503-103 Firefighter Health and FItness III

Overview of fitness as it pertains to prospective firefighters. Includes endurance training, flexibility training, and strength conditioning. An overview of the nutritional values as it to prospective firefighters. An overview of mental and emotional well-being of prospective firefighters.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1

503-104 Firefighter Health and Fitness IV

Overview of fitness as it pertains to prospective firefighters. Includes endurance training, flexibility training, and strength conditioning. An overview of the nutritional values as it to prospective firefighters. An overview of mental and emotional well-being of prospective firefighters.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1

503-109 Intro to Hazardous Materials

This course provides an introduction to the Hazardous materials problem by presenting the foundation needed to go further in the study of hazardous materials, such as "hands on" courses and incident-command courses. The chemistry presented in this course is designed to be the minimum a firefighter will need to understand and recognize in each hazard class. In general, each hazard class shows what a firefighter can expect in fire and non-fire situations.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

503-128 Emergency Medical Technician Applications

This course is an extension of, and completion of, the EMT Fundamental course. This course covers the bulk of the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic certification course to include the handling of cervical and spine injuries, burn injuries, heart and breathing related problems, shock, and other trauma injuries. This course includes several lab days to practice and perfect skills, clinical time, and extensive hands-on activites. This course prepares students for national certification testing for EMT-Basic. Admittance into this course must be within 2 years of completing Course # 503-125, EMT Fundamentals.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3
Pre-requisites: (503-125)

503-139 Principles of Emergency Svcs

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 the fire service; and fire service nomenclature.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

503-142 Fire Fighting Principles

Describes basic fire behavior, techniques used to control structural and related fire emergencies, and life safety practices. Students perform all practical evolutions necessary to control and extinguish fires and otherwise meet all requirements for Firefighter I certification with the State of Wisconsin.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-4
Co-requisites: (503-153)

503-143 Building Construction for Fire Protection

Provides the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

503-151 Fire Prevention

Provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, and identification and correction of fire hazards. Meets all requirements for Fire Inspector I certification with the State of Wisconsin.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-4
Pre-requisites: (503-142) and (503-153) and (503-159) or (Need Dean Approval/Chair Apprv)

503-153 Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations

In this course, students will learn characteristics relating to hazardous materials including problems of recognition and defensive operations. The course in designed to prepare students for the Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations level of NFPA 472.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-1
Co-requisites: (503-142)

503-154 Hazardous Materials Chemistry

This course provides basic chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials including recognition, identification, reactivity, and health hazards encountered by emergency services.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-2
Pre-requisites: (503-153) and (503-195)

503-156 Strategies, Tactics & Inc Mgmt

Provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of emergency response through utilization of an incident management system. Prepares students to pursue current national ICS training requirements.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-4
Pre-requisites: 503-142

503-157 Fire Investigation

Provides learners with the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene investigations.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3
Pre-requisites: (503-142) and (503-153) and (503-159) or (Need Dean Approval/Chair Apprv)

503-159 Fire Fighting Principles II

Builds on the basic skills learned in Fire Fighting Principles with an emphasis on scene management, communication, and fire operations processes.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-2
Pre-requisites: (503-142) and (503-153) or (Need Dean Approval/Chair Apprv)

503-160 Fire Protection Technician Internship

The Fire Protection Technician Internship is designed for students who meet the required prerequisites in order to serve at district fire departments as a responder. This opportunity affords each intern with the learning and understanding of the day-to-day worklife and culture of fire service. Included in the student intern’s responsibilities will be station duties of cleaning, maintenance of fire equipment and apparatus, response to EMS and fire emergencies and fire inspections under the supervision of a designated Fire Department supervisor. FPT interns may also be involved in public relations and fire prevention, responsibilities of a subordinate, chain of command, organizational requirements, and the formal and informal relationships, work climate, and complexities of fire service culture. The total time on the job as an intern is 216 hours and is designed to be served in the assigned fire station, under supervision. The shift schedule will be determined by the Fire Coordinator, student, and hosting fire department based on program outcomes and student needs but must be completed in one semester. Completion requires satisfactory reporting from assigned agency fire chief, Fire Coordinator, and a passing grade on the final portfolio submitted by the student for the internship.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3
Pre-requisites: (503-142) and (503-153) and (503-128 or 531-110)

503-191 Principles of Emergency Services

This course introduces the student to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency service, ethics, and leadership from the perspective of the company officer.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-2

503-192 Principles of Emergency Services Safety & Survival

This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3
Pre-requisites: (503-142) and (503-153)

503-193 Fire Protection Systems

This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3
Pre-requisites: (503-143) and (503-159)

503-194 Fire Protection Hydraulics

This course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3
Pre-requisites: 503-142

503-195 Fire Behavior and Combustion

This 3 credit course provides an in-depth look at the combustion process and chemical reaction along with an analysis of fire behavior, principles, and theories. This course will also examine the physics of the combustion process, the products of combustion, and the effects of fire and combustion inside a structure, and the impact on the firefighter and victims who are involved in the fire environment. A key component to this course will be observations of fire and the products of combustion within scale models.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

503-401 LP-Gas School

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-0.4

503-404 Rural Water Supply

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-0.8

503-407 Basic Pump Operation

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1.6

503-408 Fire Incident Command

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1.6

503-409 Fire Instructor I

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-4

503-410 MCTO- Decision Making

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1.2

503-411 Fire Extinguisher Safety

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-0.2

503-412 Incident Command

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1.6

503-414 MCTO- Simulations

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1.2

503-415 Emergency Rescue/Fire/Crash

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.2-6

503-416 Entry DR/OP Non-Cert-Part 1

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1.5

503-417 Entry DR/OP Non-Cert Part 2

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1.5

503-418 DR/OP Aerial Non-Cert Part 3

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-0.6

503-420 MCTO-Prepartion

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1.2

503-421 Natl Fire Incident Report Sys

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-0.8

503-422 Agriculture-Hazards & Rescue

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-0.8

503-423 River Rescue

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.2-2

503-424 Instrnl Technique-Fire Officer

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1.2

503-425 Arson Investigation

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-2

503-426 MCTO- Tactics

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1.2

503-430 Emergency Veh Operations Crse

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-1

503-434 Driver/Pump Oper-Part III

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-2.1

503-442 Technical Rescue

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1.6

503-443 Basic SCBA

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-0.8

503-444 Adv Fire Fighting Techniques

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1.6

503-445 Incident Safety Officer

This 2-day course examines the Safety Officer's role at emergency responses. A specific focus on operations within an Incident Command System (ICS) as a Safety Officer is a main theme. Response to all-hazards types of situations will be emphasized.

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1.3

503-446 Emergency Response-Terrorism

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1.6

503-447 Leadership Developmnt-Fire Sci

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1.6

503-448 Advanced SCBA Search & Rescue

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1.6

503-450 Trench Operations & Technician

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-4

503-451 Confined Space Rescue Operatio

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-2.4

503-453 Fire Academy Skills Lab

This course identifies examples of confined spaces, discusses OSHA permit requirements, defines Confined Space Entry, explains roles of the confined space entrant, attendant, supervisor, and responsible person, discusses entrance options and requirements based on permit or non-permit and private contractor entry requirements, discusses and uses portable gas monitor equipment, identifies confined spaces in a specific workplace, and provides practice in filling out a confined space entry form.

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 1-10.8

503-454 Health and Safety Officer

This two-day course examines the Health and Safety Officer's role in identifying, evaluating and implementing policy and procedures that affect health and safety aspects for emergency responders. Risk analysis, wellness, and other occupational safety issues will be the main emphasis of this course.

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.5-1.8

503-455 House Burning Techniques

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1.6

503-456 Industrial Fire Brigade Trng

Provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of emergency response through utilization of an incident management system. Prepares students to pursue current national ICS training requirements.

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1

503-457 Airport Emergency Mgt

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.2-6.6

503-459 Rope Rescue Operations

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-4

503-460 Driver Operator Aerial

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3.6

503-461 Rope Rescue Technician

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-4

503-462 Haz Mat Technicial Level

This 40 hour class is intended for those who are seeking NFPA 472 Hazardous Material Technician level training as part of an emergency response team. Students must have documented training at the Hazardous Materials Operations level to enroll in this class. Concurrent enrollment in an Operations level class may be allowed with instructor permission.

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-4

503-463 Int. Tech to AEMT Transition

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-4.2

503-465 Fire Fighter Skills Review

This course will review basic and advanced fire fighters in a lab setting. Review of basic and advanced skills are integral part of a fire fighters ongoing training, and this course will give the student the ability to maintain and improve proficiency of their skills.

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-0.8

503-466 Fire Fighter Skills Review

This course will review basic and advanced fire fighters in a lab setting. Review of basic and advanced skills are integral part of a fire fighters ongoing training, and this course will give the student the ability to maintain and improve proficiency of their skills.

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-0.4

503-711 El FF I Part A

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-3

503-712 El FF I Part B

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-3
Pre-requisites: (503-400 or 503-711)

503-721 Cert FFI Part C

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-3.6
Pre-requisites: (503-405 or 503-712)

503-730 Cert FF II

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-4.2
Pre-requisites: (503-428 or 503-721)

503-744 Cert D/O Pump Part I

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-3.3
Pre-requisites: 503-721

503-745 Cert D/O Pum Part II

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-3.3
Pre-requisites: 503-744

503-747 Cert D/O Aerial

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-3.6
Pre-requisites: 503-745

503-751 Cert Fire Inspect Pt I

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-3

503-752 Cert Fire Inspect Pt II

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-3
Pre-requisites: 503-751

503-763 Fire Officer 1

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-4
Pre-requisites: 503-730

503-764 Fire Officer 2

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-4
Pre-requisites: 503-763

503-780 Hazardous Materials Operations

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-2

503-999F Fire Fighter Testing

Credits: 0