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FRE-101
Intro to Fire Protection
IAI: None
Introduction to Fire Protection is an examination of fire service, based on past and current practices. Particular emphasis is placed upon the future needs of fire service and the career-minded firefighter.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FRE-102
Fire Apparatus Engineer
IAI: None
Fire Apparatus Engineer covers the basic properties of pumps, fluid, force, center of pressure, interpretation of reading from various kinds of manometers, pressure gauges, hydrostatic devices, fluids in motion, head calculations, pumping problems, friction loss, velocity of flow, use of pilot and venturi meters, water hammer, and sprinkler discharge rates. Includes practical application of hydraulics.
Prerequisite: FRE 101 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FRE-103
Hazardous Material Operations
IAI: None
Hazardous Materials Operations covers the fundamentals of chemistry and physics as applied to fire control. Included are the classification of hazardous materials and basic laws regulating their use. Types of chemical, storage, and transportation of chemicals are covered.
Prerequisite: FRE 101 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FRE-106
Rescue Practices
IAI: None
Rescue Practices IAI: None V Rescue Practices covers life-saving practices related to the firefighters in the company and fire department, rescue techniques and operations connected with large and small scale disasters requiring civil defense implementation, first aid techniques and types of diseases that affect breathing.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FRE-112
Vehicle/Machinery Rescue Operations
IAI: None
Vehicle/Machinery Rescue Operations is designed to acquaint the student with techniques used in auto extrication. Emphasis will be safety of personnel at emergency incidents, scene size-up, and management of the emergency scene, as well as function of the tools utilized in vehicle and machinery extrication. This course meets the requirements as defined by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall, and NFPA 1670.
Prerequisite: FRE 101 or consent of instructor & OSFM - Technical Rescue Awareness
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
FRE-118
Building Construction-Fire Protection
IAI: None
Building Construction for Fire Protestion introduces the components of building construction that relate to fire and safety. The focus of this course is on fire fighting safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.
Prerequisite: FRE 101 - Introduction to Fire Protection
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FRE-180
Essentials of Firefighting I
IAI: None
This course intorduces students to basic firefighting skills and equipment. The class includes the following subject areas: orientation, fire behavior, safety, self-contained breathing apparatus, ladders, and portable fire extinguishers. This course combined with Essentials of Firefighting II and Essentials of Firefighting III provide the student with the required training to sit for the Office of the State Fire Marshal certification exam for Firefighter II.
Prerequisite: FRE 101 - Intro to Fire Protection Corequisites: FRE 181 and 182
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
FRE-181
Essentials of Firefighting II
IAI: None
This is an intermediate firefighting skills course that provides the student with an understanding of the principles behind the following subject areas: water supply, nozzles/fire streams, ventilation, rescue, emergency medical care, forcible entry, fire control, and building construction. The course when combined with Essentials of Firefighting I and III will provide the student with the required training to sit for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall Certification Exam for Firefighter II.
Prerequisite: FRE 101 Corequisite: FRE 180 and 182
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
FRE-182
Essentials of Firefighting III
IAI: None
This course is an advanced firefighting skills course that combines both previous courses and introduces practical applications. Topics presented are communications, ropes and knots, salvage, overhaul, fire detection, alarm and suppression systems, fire prevention and public education, hazardous materials awareness, terrorism awareness, and firefighter survival. This course combined with Essentials of Firefighting I and II will provide a student with the required training to sit for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall Certification Exam for Firefighter II.
Prerequisite: FRE 101 Corequisite: FRE 180 and 181
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
FRE-206
Management I
IAI: None
Management I is an introductory course for fire protection personnel. Topics will include fire department organization, management in the public service, introduction to leadership and motivation, functions of management, human behavior and discipline, performance appraisal and public relations.
Prerequisite: FRE 101 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FRE-207
Management II
IAI: None
Fire Prevention Principles presents the practical application of techniques, procedures, responsibilities, and organization as applied to fire prevention. It includes the process of organizing fire prevention campaigns, training inspectors, public relations in inspection, and the coordination with other governmental agencies.
Prerequisite: FRE 101 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FRE-208
Fire Prevention Principles
IAI: None
Fire Prevention Principles presents the practical application of techniques, procedures, responsibilities, and organization as applied to fire prevention. It includes the process of organizing fire prevention campaigns, training inspectors, public relations in inspection, and the coordination with other governmental agencies.
Prerequisite: FRE 101 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FRE-210
Fire Investigation
IAI: None
Fire Investigation includes the study of problems and techniques of fire investigation and arson investigation with emphasis on the application and assistance of various scientific aids to the investigation.
Prerequisite: FRE 101, FRE 208 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FRE-216
Tactics & Strategy I
IAI: None
Tactics and Strategy I is an introductory course for fire protection personnel. Topics will include leadership styles and techniques dictated by crisis situations of responsibilities, fire ground decision-making systems, pre-fire planning role in tactics and strategy, and tactical and strategic exercises.
Prerequisite: FRE 101 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FRE-217
Tactics & Strategy II
IAI: None
Tactics and Strategy II is an examination of multi-company or mutual aid fireground operations faced by an incident commander. Topics will include apparatus placement, manpower utilization, strategic concepts and tactical application of various types of structure emergencies and implementation of department disaster plans.
Prerequisite: FRE 216.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FRE-218
Instructor I
IAI: None
Instructor I will prepare you to become a Fire Science instructor. You will learn how to write performance objectives and lesson plans. Also covered in the course will be instructional and evaluation methods, use of audio-visuals, classroom management, and practice teaching.
Prerequisite: State Certified Firefighter II
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FRE-219
Instructor II
IAI: None
Instructor II will provide advance techniques and experience for the basic Fire Science instructor. The student will demonstrate knowledge and skills in writing lesson objectives, preparing basic instructional materials, techniques of testing and evaluation and practice teaching.
Prerequisite: FRE 218
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FRE-220
Management III
IAI: None
Management III is designed to provide the Fire Officer, who is in charge of multiple fire companies or stations with information and skills in officer supervision and administrative functions. Subject areas covered include planning and decision-making, finance and budgeting, risk management, public relations and the news media.
Prerequisite: FRE 101
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FRE-223
Emergency Medical Technician
IAI: None
Emergency Medical Technician covers emergency care, handling, and extrication of the critically ill and injured. Topics covered include control of hemorrhage, treatment of shock, fractures, soft tissue injuries, burn victims, poisoning, emergency childbirth, packing and transportation of the sick and injured.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 9 semester hours
Lecture: 7 Lab: 4
FRE-225
Management IV
IAI: None
Management IV course focuses on analyzing and organizing personnel assignments, developing personnel policies, reviewing and approving capital budgets and fiscal financing, implementing public relations programs and management systems for the fire service. Advanced personnel management, organizing health and safety programs and labor relations are other areas of focus in this upper level management course.
Prerequisite: FRE 220-Management III
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FRE-240
Fire Protection Internship
IAI: None
This course provides the student with an opportunity to apply and expand upon newly acquired skills in the fire service work environment. This course is carried out cooperatively between the student and the host facility. Periodic review sessions will be held to assess the student's progress. Participation requires an interview and selection process.
Prerequisite: FRE 182-Essentials of Firefighting III Corequisite: FRE 118-Building Construction for Fire Protection and FRE 208-Fire Prevention Principles
FRE-250
Special Topics in the Fire Service
IAI: None
Special Topics in Fire Science is designed to allow a student to apply other learning experiences toward credit at Rock Valley College. National Fire Academy courses, Illinois Fire Service Institute courses, workshops and seminars are examples of experience, which may be reviewed for credit. A total of four credits will be allowed for this course.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1-4 semester hours
Lecture: 1-4 Lab: 0
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