Fire Science

• FRP99 Variable credit

  Fire Science Outreach

  Provides inservice and continuing education to study current issues and problems in the fire science field. Workshop subjects will vary.

• FRP130 3 credits

  Basic Wildland Firefighter

  Prepares entry-level wildland firefighters for practical firefighting experience. Includes use and maintenance of hand tools for constructing hand lines; studies fire behavior and fire suppression techniques, incident management, topography, fuels, weather, and safety. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards for S-130 Firefighter Training, S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, I-100 Introduction to Incident Command, Standards for Survival, and L-180 Human Factors.

• FRP131 1 credit

  Advanced Wildland Firefighter

  Provides students with basic supervisory skills necessary to operate as squad bosses. Covers communications, recordkeeping, first aid, and basic fire investigation. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards for S-131.

• FRP199 1-3 credits

  Workshop: Fire Science

  Includes a series of workshops on fire science operations to upgrade skills and explore new methods. Meets a variety of Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training accredited topics.

• FRP200 1 credit

  Initial Attack Incident Commander

  Covers emergency incident organization, facilities, resource terminology, and the common responsibilities or general instructions associated with incident or event assignments. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards for I-200 Basic Incident Command System.

• FRP211 2 credits

  Wildland Engine and Pump Use

  Covers three skill areas: supply, delivery and application of water. Students will be required to demonstrate their knowledge of correct water use, basic hydraulics, and equipment care. The field exercise requires set up, operation, and maintenance of pump equipment. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards for S-211 and S-214.

• FRP212 2 credits

  Wildland Chain Saw Use

  Introduces the function, maintenance and use of internal combustion engine-powered chain saws, and their tactical wildland fire applications. Field exercises support entry-level training for firefighters with little or no previous experience in operating a chain saw, providing hands-on cutting experience in surroundings similar to fireline situations. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards for S-212.

• FRP215 3 credits

  Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface

  Meets training needs for initial attack incident commanders and company officers confronting wildland fire that threatens life, property, and improvements. Units include: size-up, initial strategy and action plan assessment, public relations and follow-up, and safety. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards for S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface.

• FRP230 3 credits

  Wildland Single Resource Boss

  Instructs prospective wildland crew bosses in the job performance requirements of the crew boss position. Includes modules designed to train students in fire business management principles as well as incident mobilization, communications, fire behavior, assigned status, employee responsibilities and conduct, documentation and management of property, and other related management topics. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards for S-230 Single Resource Boss-Crew and S-231 Engine Boss.

• FRP231 1 credits

  Wildland Engine Boss

  Combines specific needs for single resource crew bosses into one comprehensive package. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards for S-231 Engine Boss, S-235 Felling Boss, and S-232 Dozer Boss.

• FRP234 2 credits

  Wildland Firing Methods and Procedures

  Trains qualified squad bosses who will have a definite need to know about firing techniques and the related firing devices used in wildfire suppression. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards for S-234 Firing Methods and Procedures. Prerequisite: FRP290.

• FRP238 3 credits

  Public Education, Relations, and Information

  Studies public education, relations, and information methods utilized by fire departments. Includes innovative approaches to both old and new challenges. Meets Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training #39-33 Public Relations, Public Education, and Public Information; #70-01 Fire Problems; #71-03 Media Relations; #74-01 Public Education Planning; #74-02 Educational and Human Resources; and #74-03 Program Strategies and Tactics.

• FRP241 3 credits

  Fire Prevention Inspections

  Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for and perform effective fire prevention in a variety of occupancies. Meets Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training #41-02 Fire Prevention Inspections.

• FRP243 3 credits

  Advanced Fire and Arson Investigation

  Studies the use of detection equipment, identification of incendiary devices, electrical service deficiencies, juvenile fires, reporting systems, and securing and controlling the fire scene. Meets Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training #42-21 Advanced Fire and Arson Investigation. Prerequisite: FRP273.

• FRP246 3 credits

  Hazardous Materials I for Inspectors

  Studies hazardous materials recognition, storage, handling, hazards, labeling, placarding, incident reporting, and safety precautions. Meets Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training #41-05 Hazardous Materials I for Inspectors. Prerequisite: FRP260.

• FRP249 3 credits

  Fire Service Leadership

  Examines management skills for mid-level supervisors in the fire service. Meets Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training #35-13 Supervision and Leadership. Prerequisite: FRP251 or approval of instructor.

• FRP251 4 credits

  Firefighter Level I

  Introduces fundamental training including use of small tools and equipment, practice in forcible entry, use of breathing apparatus, salvage and overhaul techniques, and hose and ladder skills. Meets National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)1001 Standards for Firefighter I, NFPA 472 Standards for Hazardous Materials Awareness and National Incident Management System standards for IS-100 and IS-700. Prerequisite: Membership with a local fire service organization.

• FRP252 3 credits

  Firefighter Level II

  Covers firefighting skills required to perform proficiently on the fire scene. Meets National Fire Protection Association 1001 Standards for Firefighter II. Prerequisite: Membership with a local fire service organization; FRP251 or equivalent.

• FRP253 3 credits

  Fire Apparatus Driver

  Surveys types of fire apparatus and equipment, principles of application, care and preventive maintenance, safe operating practices, emergency and non-emergency driving. Meets National Fire Protection Association 1002 Standards for Drive. Prerequisite: Membership with a local fire service organization; FRP251 or equivalent.

• FRP254 3 credits

  Introduction to Fire Protection

  Presents the philosophy and history of fire protection and various fire protection agencies and allied organizations; reviews career opportunities.

• FRP258 3 credits

  Pumper Operator I

  Covers hydraulic and fluid principles, friction loss, basic fire ground hydraulics, basic fire pump construction and operating principles, and fire hydrant operations. Combined with FRP259, meets Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training and National Fire Protection Association #1002 Pumper Operator. Prerequisites: FRP253.

• FRP259 3 credits

  Pumper Operator II

  Covers foam equipment and operations, drafting, sprinkler and standpipe connections, relay and tandem pumping, advanced fire ground hydraulics, apparatus service testing, and advanced troubleshooting and maintenance. Combined with FRP258, meets Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training and National Fire Protection Association #1002 Pumper Operator. Prerequisites: FRP253 and FRP258.

• FRP260 2 credit

  Wildfire Business Management Principles

  Meets the general training needs of all positions for which an understanding of interagency incident business management is required. The Interagency Incident Business Management Handbook, PMS 902, is used as the primary job aid to supplement this course. It provides basic policy and direction for incident business management. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards for S-260.

• FRP261 1 credits

  Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations

  Covers recognizing the presence of hazardous materials and initial actions for first responders. Meets Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training #3040 Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations Level.

• FRP262 3 credits

  Fundamentals of Fire Prevention

  Presents the fundamentals of fire prevention including recognized standards, practices, and procedures. Meets Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training #25-03 Fire Prevention and Inspection and #41-01 Fire Prevention Fundamentals.

• FRP264 3 credits

  Building Construction for Fire Protection

  Covers building classification and structural features, types of material used in buildings, flame spread and fire retardants, and representative fire loads. Meets Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training #39-22 Building Construction and #42-01 Building Construction for Fire Protection.

• FRP268 3 credits

  Emergency Service Rescue

  Presents the use of rescue tools and related equipment, common search and rescue, and other emergency procedures.

• FRP269 3 credits

  Aircraft Firefighting

  Covers crash, fire, and rescue techniques for aircraft firefighting. Meets Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training #17-04 Aircraft Forcible Entry and Ventilation; #17-05 Aircraft Scene Management-I; #17-11 Aircraft Familiarization; and #17-15 Aircraft Rescue.

• FRP270 1 credit

  Basic Air Operations for Wildland Fire Managers

  Surveys the uses of aircraft in fire suppression and provides instruction on conduct in and around aircraft. Course familiarizes students with tactical and logistical uses of aircraft in fire suppression and describes the specifications for helicopter landing areas. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards for S-270 Basic Air Operations.

• FRP272 3 credits

  Fixed Systems and Extinguishers

  Studies portable and built-in extinguishing equipment including fire alarm and detection systems, sprinkler systems, and stand-pipe protection systems for special hazards. Meets Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training #25-05 Fire Detection, Alarm, Extinguishing Systems, and #41-04 Fire Detection and Protection Systems. Corequisite: FRP251.

• FRP273 3 credits

  Fire Investigation

  Examines the effect of fire investigation on fire prevention; reviews how to locate, isolate, and protect the point of origin; and demonstrates how to recognize and preserve clues and evidence. Meets Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training #35-10 Fire Investigation and #41-21 Fire Cause Investigation. Corequisite: FRP251.

• FRP274 3 credits

  Firefighting Strategy and Tactics

  Studies fire ground tactics, procedures for developing pre-fire plans, and methods for effectively coping with fire emergency problems. Meets Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training #35-14 Basic Strategy and Tactics. Prerequisite: FRP251.

• FRP275 5 credits

  Fire Science I

  Intensive study of the first half of the National Fire Protection Association Handbook. Combined with FRP277, meets Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training #25-08 Science and #43-02 Science II. Prerequisite: FRP251.

• FRP277 5 credits

  Fire Science II

  Explores the second half of the National Fire Protection Association Handbook. Provides overview of fire science and the management of a fire department delivery system. Combined with FRP275, meets Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training #25-08 Science and #43-02 Science II.

• FRP278 3 credits

  Basic Internship

  Places fire science students in actual work environments that closely resemble actual fire service employment. Includes shift work at a local fire station and a skills checklist. Prerequisite: FRP251.

• FRP279 3 credits

  Advanced Internship

  Places fire science students in actual work environments. Includes shift work at a local fire station, and a skills checklist. The components of the internship program are placed together in a format that closely resembles actual fire service employment. Prerequisite: FRP252.

• FRP280 Variable credit

  Cooperative Work Experience/Fire Science

  Provides work-related experience and study in selected fire science environments.

• FRP281 3 credits

  Wildland Internship

  Places fire science students in actual work environments that closely resemble actual fire service employment. Includes shift work at a local fire station and a skills checklist. Prerequisite: Application and approval of program coordinator. Corequisite: FRP130.

• FRP282 3 credits

  Introduction to Codes and Related Ordinances

  Studies the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code with emphasis on enforcement of fire prevention code application. Focuses primarily on familiarization with use of Uniform Fire Code in preparation for IFCI/ICBO national certification. Oregon law and local ordinances are explored. Meets Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training #41-03 Uniform Codes and Laws.

• FRP283 1 credit

  Followership to Leadership

  Provides a self-assessment opportunity for individuals preparing to step into leadership roles. Combines classroom and field instruction with students working through a series of problem-solving events in small teams (Field Leadership Assessment course). Topics include leadership values and principles, transition challenges for new leaders, situational leadership, team cohesion factors, and ethical decision-making. Prerequisites: Human Factors on the Fireline (L-180) and successful completion of three to four hours of pre-course work.

• FRP285 3 credits

  Fire Instructor I

  Studies various instructional techniques and methodologies for teaching diverse learners, addresses critical issues of safety, and the legal aspects of training. Meets Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training and National Fire Protection Association #1041 Instructor I.

• FRP286 3 credits

  Fire Instructor II

  Prepares participants for planning and developing all aspects of course curriculum including a needs analysis, task analysis, course goals and objectives, lesson plans, instructional support materials and media, and evaluation instruments. Meets Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training and National Fire Protection Association #1041 Instructor II. Prerequisite: FRP285 or instructor approval.

• FRP290 3 credits

  Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

  Meets training requirements to work in the Incident Command System Operations Section as a single resource boss. The prospective fire line supervisor is provided with instruction in wildland fire behavior for safe and effective fire management operations. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards for S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior. Prerequisite: FRP130.

• 9.350 4 continuing education credits

  Wildland Continuing Education

  Covers a variety of topics including wildland firefighting, urban interface fire protection, and emergency scene management.Content is designed to meet National Wildfire Coordinating Group, National Incident Management System, and/or National Fire Protection Association standards specific to the coursework. Also includes continuing education and refresher training.