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h is course provides students with an overview of i re protection as well as the philosophy and history of i re protection. Students will gain an understanding of career opportunities in i re protection and related i elds, i re loss analysis, and the organization and function of public and private i re protection services. This course discusses the role of i re departments as part of local governments, as well as i re service laws, regulations, and terminology. Students will also be introduced to multiagency planning and operations as related to multialarm incidents, target hazards, and major disasters. 5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: FS 101

h is course examines the fundamentals of occupational health and safety for emergency service agencies. Students will gain knowledge of risk evaluation and control policies for i re stations, emergency vehicles, and training sites, as well as for incidents involving i re, hazardous materials, and other EMS responses. 5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: FS 101

h is course provides an understanding of the types of ethical issues that can arise in the i re and emergency services. Students will examine philosophical, psychological, and religious concepts as they relate to modern ethics. h e course will also provide an overview of various approaches to ethical theory such as deontology, utilitarianism, and virtue ethics. 5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: FS 101

h is course explores the legal issues that relate to emergency services, such as arson law and legal responsibilities of emergency services oi cers, as well as criminal and civil law. Students will gain an understanding of laws that impact emergency services management at both the state and local levels. h e course also examines recent case law and legal decisions that impact emergency services agencies. 5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: FS 101

Demonstrate college-level communication through a variety of media.

Demonstrate college-level communication through a variety of media.

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Eight Skills of the Effective Fire Science Student is an important component of the new student experience in the undergraduate fire science and emergency management programs at Kaplan University. It is designed to ensure students’ successful social and academic transition into and pursuit of academic excellence within the University community, and provide a foundation for success within the profession. Students will be introduced to eight key skills (reading, writing, research, planning, observing, thinking, interviewing, and communicating) of professionals through dynamic and engaging interactions and presentations by practicing professionals in many areas. Real-life examples and interactions with practicing professionals will provide students with a sense of the culture and nuances of the field. The goal of this course is for students to become academically, personally, and socially successful within and beyond this intellectual community.

This course investigates the basic concepts of fire, its spread, and its control. The course discusses the nature and properties of the three states of matter, explains the components of fire, and describes the physical and chemical properties of fire.

This course examines fire avoidance measures, including fire prevention education, fire safety inspection, fire code enforcement, and fire investigation. Students will gain an overview of the procedures and principles of inspections commonly conducted for control of structures, occupancy, or combined purposes.

This course explores firefighting strategy and tactics, methods of fire attack, and prefire planning. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of fire control principles as well as how to utilize personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the fire ground. This course also discusses special situations such as transportation emergencies and fires, high-rise fires, below-ground incidents, and confined space incidents.

This Course Will Cover The Methodology And Rationale Behind The Unified Response To A Terrorist, Weapons Of Mass Destruction (wmd), Or Disaster Incident Within The National Incident Management System (nims) And Incident Command System (ics). Students Will Explore The Management And Incident Command Response To Terrorist, Wmd, Or Disaster Events, Including Elements Of Logistics, Budgeting, Prioritization, Staffing, And Support. Students Will Examine These Methodologies From The Perspective Of Crisis Management And Consequence Management.