The Fire Safety Engineering Technology courses typically cycle every other year for the on campus program. The courses in the distance education option cycle every four years or upon demand

Lower Division Course Descriptions

Upper Division Course Descriptions

Lower Division Course Descriptions

ETGR 1100. Engineering Technology Computer Applications

ETGR 1201. Introduction to Engineering Technology

ETFS 1120. Fundamentals of Fire Protection

ETFS 1232. Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply

ETFS 1252. Fire Protection Law

ETFS 2124. Fundamentals of Fire Prevention

ETFS 2126. Fire Investigation

ETFS 2132. Building Construction for Fire Protection

ETFS 2144. Fire Protection Systems

ETFS 2230. Hazardous Materials

ETFS 2264. Fire Behavior and Combustion

ETFS 2264L. Fire Behavior and Combustion Laboratory

ETGR 1100. Engineering Technology Computer Applications. (3)
This course introduces the use of computer applications required for engineering technologists. Topics include using the computer to solve technical problems, an introduction to engineering computer applications, and the use of standard office applications in engineering applications. Also covered are topics introducing the use of scientific calculators and various engineering applications software.

ETGR 1201. Introduction to Engineering Technology. (2) An introduction to the different disciplines within engineering technology, the university computing system(s), personal and professional development, teamwork, project planning, communication skills, and conceptual design engineering within a multi-disciplinary format.

ETFS 1120. Fundamentals of Fire Protection. (3) This course is an introduction to the
relevant issues one would encounter upon entering a career in fire protection. The course is an overview of many areas including fire protection career opportunities, history of public fire protection, general chemistry and physics of fire, codes and ordinances and fire protection systems and equipment.

ETFS 1232. Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply. (3) 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.

ETFS 1252. Fire Protection Law. (3) Provides information about potential legal liabilities encountered every day by fire, safety and emergency personnel. Explains how to research, read and understand various statutes, regulations & cases. Actual cases are presented in detail and followed by explanations that identify the most important issues facing emergency & safety personnel.
 

ETFS 2124. Fundamentals of Fire Prevention. (3) This class provides a fundamental overview of the history and philosophy regarding fire prevention. Class will investigate the organizational and operational aspects of a fire prevention bureau including the use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protections systems, fire investigation, and the positive effects of fire and life-safety education

ETFS 2126. Fire Investigation. (3) This course covers investigation into various types of fires: structure, wildland, automobile, fabric, and chemical. Topics include fire chemistry and physics, scene analysis, case analysis, arson, the new generation of petroleum products, post-flashover patterns of damage, misuse of post-fire indicators, and documentation. (3)

ETFS 2132. Building Construction for Fire Protection. (3) Studies the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. The focus of this course is on fire fighter 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.

ETFS 2144. Fire Protection Systems. (3) Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.

ETFS 2230. Hazardous Materials. (3) This course focuses on the basic knowledge required to evaluate the potential hazards and behavior of materials considered hazardous. The course examines the reasons for chemical behavior of hazardous materials and is designed to improve decision making abilities when hazardous materials are encountered in the workplace or at an emergency scene.

ETFS 2264. Fire Behavior and Combustion. (3) Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled.
 

ETFS 2264L. ETFS 2264L. Fire Behavior and Combustion Laboratory. (1) Laboratory experiments and hands-on computer simulations to illustrate the concepts presented in ETFS 2264.

Upper Division Course Descriptions

ETFS 3611 Professional Leadership Seminar

ETFS 3103 Principles of Fire Behavior

ETFS 3113 Building Fire Safety

ETFS 3123 Industrial Hazards & Electricity

ETFS 3124 Risk Management for the Emergency Services

ETFS 3144 Active Fire Protection

ETFS 3183 Fire Safety Engineering Problem Analysis

ETFS 3233 Applied Fire Engineering Design and Analysis

ETFS 4123 Command and Control of Major Disasters

ETFS 4243 Research Investigation

ETFS 4323 Advanced Fire Service Administration

ETFS 3611. Professional Leadership Seminar. (W,O) (1)

This course is to provide a framework of executive-level competencies by focusing primarily on areas and issues of personal effectiveness. The issues of command perspective vs. a first line fire fighter perspective are examined. The course includes case study analysis, role-playing and experiential activities. Students will develop desirable goals in the areas of their professional, personal community, and family life. Course topics include leadership, multiple roles, decision skills, influencing leaders, coaching and mentoring, and effective use of personal computing.

ETFS 3103. Principles of Fire Behavior. (3)

Fundamental principles of fire chemistry and physics, and mechanisms that control enclosure fires. Topics include basic principles of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and combustion as far as those subjects relate to fire dynamics; ignition of liquids and solids; flame spread over liquid and solid surfaces and through porous fuel beds; burning rate; diffusion flames and plumes; combustion products; and compartment fires.

ETFS 3113. Building Fire Safety. (3)

Construction standards and codes to ensure acceptable levels of fire safety in buildings. Topics include anatomy of building construction, building construction features affecting fire performance, fundamentals of reading plans and specifications, the traditional code approach to passive fire protection, trade-offs between active and passive fire protection, concepts of rational fire design for structural members, and performance-based fire design as an alternative to traditionally prescriptive codes.

ETFS 3123. Industrial Hazards & Electricity. (3)

Typical industrial hazards encountered including: compressed gasses, chemicals, bio-toxins, radiation sources, boilers and ovens. Introductory concepts and methods of analysis of AC & DC circuits, electrical switchgear, and rotating machinery. Compliance & reporting issues in an industrial setting. Safety procedures and safety equipment will also be discussed in regards to working as a fire safety engineer.

ETFS 3124. Risk Management for the Emergency Services. (3)

An exploration of management and organizational principles with emphasis on controlling the risk associated with operations in the emergency services. In depth discussion of recognizing and controlling risk, personnel accountability, incident management systems and post-incident analysis as related to the emergency services. Critical analysis of private protection measures available to reduce loss potential.

ETFS 3144. Active Fire Protection. (3)

Review of fire suppression, alarm, and smoke control systems. Topics include fixed and portable suppression systems, fire suppression agents and extinguishing mechanisms, fire detection devices, fire protective detection and signaling systems, smoke production in fires and principles of smoke movement and management.

ETFS 3183. Fire Safety Engineering Problem Analysis. (3)

Prerequisite: ETFS 3103. Methods of solving fire safety engineering problems. Topics include enclosure fire radiation heat transfer calculations; calculations of vent flows in enclosure fires; estimating ignition, flame spread, and heat release rate properties of materials on the basis of experimental data; smoke filling of enclosures; and conduction heat transfer through fire protective materials.

ETFS 3233. Applied Fire Engineering Design and Analysis. (3).

Prerequisite: ETFS 3103. Application of fire safety engineering technology in fire design and analysis of fires. Topics include computer modeling of compartment fires and emergency evacuation of buildings, structural fire design, sprinkler system design, performance-based design, and fire investigation and reconstruction.

ETFS 4123. Command and Control of Major Disasters. (3)

This course focuses on the commanding officer's responsibility while conducting major operations involving multi-alarm units and man-made disasters that may require interagency or jurisdictional coordination. Earthquakes, hurricanes, terrorism, hazardous materials releases, tornadoes, and floods are some of the topics covered. Emphasis is placed on rapid fireground decision making, advanced incident command, command and control, safety, personnel accountability, hazard preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, evacuation, sheltering and communications.

ETFS 4243. Research Investigation. (W,O) (3)

Application of practical, up-to-date review of fire research and its application. The transfer of research and its implications for fire prevention and protection programs are addressed. Development of a student project and a written report in a specified area in fire administration or fire science technology with faculty supervision. Analytical modeling, technical research, oral and written reporting of progress and findings are required.

ETFS 4323. Advanced Fire Service Administration (3)

A study of management theories, leadership philosophies and strategies for the fire service. Emphasis in the course will be on planning, organizing staffing, and evaluating fire protection services. Public fire education, loss prevention principles, and management of resources particular to fire and emergency services are addressed. Discussion of techniques for assessment of public fire protection and its impact on the community and environment.