FIRE 101 Fire Service Orientation
1 cr.  (1 lec/wk)
Introduces the prospective firefighter to the history, traditions, terminology, organization, and operation of the fire service.  In addition, the course will provide opportunity to explore the inner workings of the fire service.  A 24-hour ride-along with the Billings Fire Department will be included in this course.

FIRE 110 Firefighter Health and Safety
3 cr.  (3 lec/wk)
Examines the requirements of the fire service in areas of infectious disease control, firefighter protective clothing, and fire scene safety.  The student will examine all the safety devices of firefighting equipment and apparatus as well as clothing and personal protective choices.  The course will also address personal health and wellness as an essential part of firefighter safety and survival.

FIRE 115 Fire Fighter I Essentials
3 cr.  (2 lec/2 lab/wk)
Introduces the students to the fire service career.  Through lecture and practice, the course provides a history of fire service skills and illustrates all the basic requirements of the firefighter in the performance of his/her duty from suppression, code enforcement, technical rope rescue through basic hazardous materials training.

FIRE 172 Wildlands Standards for Survival
3 cr.  (3 lec/wk)
Directs the students in the identification, description, and reaction to situations and conditions that would be considered dangerous to the wildland firefighter.  The course content will also provide the student with a better understanding of fire behavior.  The course includes federal requirement qualifications needed for beginning wildland firefighting.

FIRE 180 Incident Command
3 cr.  (3 lec/wk)
Acquaints the student with basic principles of emergency incident management.  The components of management and chain of command will be emphasized.  A computer simulator will be used to give hands-on training with incident success as the goal.

FIRE 214 Inspection Codes and Practice
3 cr.  (3 lec/wk)
Provides essential information concerning the background and evolution of fire prevention, code interpretation and applicability, hazard identification and abatement, risk assessment, operation of a fire prevention bureau, design and operation of fire protection systems and equipment, and the basic concepts of fire investigation.  Emphasizes building construction and associated hazards.

FIRE 255 Cause and Origin
2 cr.  (2 lec/wk)
Instructs students in basic investigative techniques for fire causes and origin.  Fire behavior in structures is discussed as well as legal requirements of fire service personnel for evidence preservation.

FIRE 275 Fire Service Instructor
3 cr.  (3 lec/wk)
Develops the student’s speaking and creative skills as well as the ability to use instructional tools and various media in an educational environment.  Emphasis will be placed on developing lesson plans and evaluation instruments.  Students will give instructional presentations using the aforementioned tools.

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* - These courses may only be available on the MSU Billings Senior Campus