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  • ESFF 2700: Technical Rescue Principles

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    For those with limited fire and emergency services training. Addresses the prerequisite knowledge and skills for technical rescue job performance. Applies the Incident Command System to the management of technical rescue operations, resources and hazards. Includes search and rescue techniques, victim care and extrication, and the use of ropes and rigging.. Course fee of $70 for equipment, materials applies.
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  • ESFF 2710: Environmental Rescue

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ESFF 1220. Includes analysis and simulation of problems such as wilderness search and rescue, still and swift water rescue, avalanche and mountain rescue. Discusses disaster planning and management as well as rescues from the work place and industrial settings.. Course fee of $70 for specialized clothing, materials, and transportation applies.
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  • ESFF 2730: Rope Rescue

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ESFF 1340; or departmental approval. Meets the rope rescue job performance requirements of NFPA 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications. Addresses various types and configurations of rope rescue systems. Includes compound mechanical advantage systems, rescuer suspension systems, high-angle and vertical victim rescue systems, construction and operation of highline systems, and ascent/ decent procedures.. Course fee of $70 for equipment, materials applies.
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  • ESFO 1100: Fire Behavior and Combustion

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread and how they are controlled. Addresses the fire problem in America, background of research, and how to approach the study of fire. Provides an overview of various flames, smoldering, and spontaneous combustion.
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  • ESFO 1110: Fire Prevention

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention. Introduces the organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau. Covers the use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards. Discusses the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation, and fire and life-safety education.
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  • ESFO 1350: Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Introduces basic mathematical operations, including fractions, decimals, percentages, measurements, statistics, graphs, formulas and equations. Completers should be able to apply mathematical skills in solving basic fire service hydraulic and water supply problems.
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  • ESFO 2020: Incident Command

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ESFF 1000 or sufficient emergency services work experiences.. Presents the basic principles of managing an emergency scene through the utilization of an incident command system for simple single unit, to complex multi unit response. Requires use of personnel, equipment, and additional resources to manage an incident by completing a size-up, analyze, develop and implement an action plan, maintain on scene accountability of personnel and resources by following IMS principles. Meets the incident command requirements for Fire Officer I, Fire Officer II, NFPA 1021, Presidential Directive #5, and NIMS compliance.
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  • ESFO 2030: Fire Inspector I

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ESFF 1000 or sufficient emergency services work experiences.. Addresses the principles of fire inspection and application of the International Fire Code. Topics include identification of fire hazards, fire prevention measures, inspection techniques, and pre-fire planning. Includes classroom discussion and actual inspections of both under-construction and occupied buildings. Prepares completers to attain the Fire Inspector I certification. May be Graded Credit/No Credit.. Course fee of $80 for state services & testing, materials applies.
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  • ESFO 2050: Fire Protection and Detection Systems

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ESFF 1000 or sufficient emergency services work experiences.. Teaches students to become familiar with the various types of fire protection and detection systems. Explains how each type of system functions, where such systems are required by code and how the various systems are serviced and maintained.
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  • ESFO 2080: Building Construction for the Fire Services

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ESFF 1000 or sufficient emergency services work experiences.. For second year Fire Science students. Explores components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. Explains construction and design factors to be considered during fire inspections, pre-fire planning and fire fighting operations. Emphasis is placed on firefighter safety.
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