ESFF 1000      (Active) Introduction to Emergency Services and Ability Testing 4.0 : 4.0 : 0.0    Su, F, Sp; DE Explores career opportunities and job requirements of fire and rescue emergency services. Discusses the various duties within emergency services, including structural fire fighting, wildland fire fighting, technical rescue, hazardous materials control, fire protection, fire investigations, and incident command. Explains the employment testing and selection processes of federal, state, municipal, and industrial emergency service organizations. Develops basic emergency skills in hazard recognition, response organization, and fire extinguisher use.

ESFF 100A      (Active) Introduction to Emergency Services 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Explores career opportunities and job requirements of fire and rescue emergencies. Discusses the various duties within emergency services, including structural fire fighting, wildland firefighting, technical rescue, hazardous materials control, fire protection, fire investigations, and incident command. Explains the employment testing and selection processes of federal, state, municipal, and industrial emergency service organizations. Develops basic emergency skills in hazard recognition, response organization and fire extinguisher use.

ESFF 100B      (Active) Firefighter Physical Ability Testing 1.0 : 1.0 : 0.0     Provides aspiring firefighters with information needed to pass various physical ability tests. Explores the background and development of tests, including the role the Candidate Physical Ability Test plays in the Wellness Fitness Initiative. Outlines principles of designing and implementing an effective training program.

ESFF 1010      (Active) Firefighting Fundamentals I 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    On Sufficient Demand Corequisites(s):ESFF 1210 Discusses the history and background of the fire service. Teaches terms, definitions, and concepts of NFPA 1001 Professional Qualifications for Firefighters Level I. Includes fire behavior, ventilation rescue, forcible entry, ladders, ropes and knots, self-contained breathing apparatus, firestreams, fire hose, salvage, overhaul, fire suppression techniques, communications, fire sprinklers, and fire inspection.

ESFF 1210      (Active) Firefighting Skills I 4.0 : 0.0 : 12.0    On Sufficient Demand Corequisites(s):ESFF 1010 Teaches basic manipulative skills according to NFPA 1001 Firefighter Professional Standards, Level 1. Includes using forcible entry tools, using self-contained breathing apparatus, tying knots and using ropes, handling salvage covers, utilizing hose nozzles and appliances, manipulating ladders, ventilation practices, search for and removal of victims, sprinkler operations, initiating emergency response, and safety procedures. Students are required to furnish their own approved firefighter safety clothing as follows: gloves, boots, helmet, and hood.

ESFF 1220      (Active) Firefighting Fundamentals and Skills II 3.0 : 1.0 : 6.0    On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s):ESFF 1010 or Departmental approval Teaches intermediate skills as described in NFPA 1001 Level II. Builds upon the basic skills taught in ESFF 1010 and introduces new skills and knowledge in water supplies, portable extinguisher practices, inspection techniques, and rescue operations.

ESFF 131A      (Active) Recruit Candidate Academy I 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):Department approval or completion of the following with a grade of "C-" or higher: ESFF 1000 or (ESFF 100A and ESFF 100B), ESEC 1140, ENGH 0990 or higher, and MAT 0990 or higher. For students with no previous fire fighting experience. Addresses the cognitive requirements of Firefighter I and II certification for NFPA 1001, Professional Qualifications for Firefighters. Includes orientation and safety behavior, building construction, protective equipment, portable extinguishers, ropes and knots, rescue and extrication, forcible entry, ladders, and ventilation.

ESFF 131B      (Active) Recruit Candidate Academy II 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Pre- or Corequisite(s):ESFF 131A For students with no previous fire fighting experience. Addresses the cognitive requirements of Firefighter I and II certification for NFPA 1001, Professional Qualifications for Firefighters. Includes water supply, fire hose, fire streams, fire control, detection and suppression systems, loss control, fire cause determination, communications, fire prevention, and public fire safety education.

ESFF 131C      (Active) Recruit Candidate Academy III 3.0 : 1.0 : 6.0    F, Sp Pre- or Corequisite(s):ESFF 131A or department approval For students with no previous fire fighting experience. Addresses the manipulative skill requirements of Firefighter I and II certification per NFPA 1001, Professional Qualifications for Firefighters. Includes use of personal protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus, use of ropes and knots, use of hose lines and nozzles, performing ventilation, performing search and rescue, overhauling a fire scene, and identification of possible causes of a fire.

ESFF 131D      (Active) Recruit Candidate Academy IV 3.0 : 2.0 : 3.0    F, Sp Pre- or Corequisite(s):ESFF 131A or department approval. For students with no fire fighting experience. Addresses the operational and performance requirements of Firefighter I and II certification per NFPA 1001, Professional Qualifications for Firefighters. Includes flammable gas fire fighting, vehicle fire fighting, exterior fire fighting, interior fire attack, flat roof ventilation, pitched roof ventilation, hose lays, search and rescue operations, and self-rescue techniques.

ESFF 1340      (Active) Hazardous Materials First Responder 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Pre- or Corequisite(s):ESFF 131A or department approval. For first year Fire Science students. Addresses the Hazardous Materials First Responder requirements of NFPA 472 and 29 CFR 1910.120. Includes definitions and classes of hazardous materials; physiological and toxicological considerations; DOT, UN and NFPA 704 labeling and placarding systems; container types and container identification. Completers should be able to conduct an incident size-up using the North American Emergency Response Guide, use personal protective equipment and conduct a decontamination procedure. Completers should be prepared to certify at both the Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations levels.

ESFF 1360      (Active) Basic Firefighter Internship 3.0 : 0.0 : 15.0    Su, F, Sp Prerequisite(s):ESFF 1330, ESFF 1340, Instructor's recommendation, and internship coordinator's approval. For students who have completed the Recruit Candidate Academy courses and desire an opportunity to apply the knowledge, skills, and abilities learned in a realistic environment. Student interns will experience the fire service as a fully integrated member of a fire company in a career fire department. Additionally, the internship will emphasize the student's work ethic, attitude, and ability to adapt to highly stressful and sometimes dangerous situations.

ESFF 1370      (Active) Fundamentals of Apparatus Operation 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    On Sufficient Demand Provides basic information on driving and operating a variety of fire apparatus by meeting the knowledge requirements as listed in NFPA 1000 Professional Qualifications for Fire Apparatus Driver Operator. Includes fire pump operation, emergency driving techniques, regulations and laws, fire ground operations, apparatus maintenance and testing procedures.

ESFF 1380      (Active) Fire Apparatus Skill 3.0 : 0.0 : 9.0    On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s):ESFF 1220 or ESFF 1330 Teaches manipulative skills as described in Firefighter Professional Qualification Standard NFPA 1002. Includes fire apparatus operation, defensive driving, emergency driving techniques, and equipment care and maintenance. Emphasizes hands-on lab activities.

ESFF 2410      (Active) Hazardous Materials Technician Fundamentals 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s):ESFF 1340 Teaches the knowledge requirements of NFPA 471, 472, and CFR 1910.120 regulation for a Hazardous Materials Technician. Includes emergency response plans, classification of materials, ICS roles, personnel protective equipment needs, masks, containment and confinement concepts, decon requirements, termination concepts, toxicological and chemical terms and definitions.

ESFF 2420      (Active) Hazardous Materials Technician Skills 2.0 : 0.0 : 6.0    On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s):ESFF 2410 Presents the manipulative skill requirements of NFPA 471, 472, and CFR 1910.120 regulation for a Hazardous Materials Technician. Teaches handling simulated incidents, classifying materials, performing in ICS roles, using personnel protective equipment, containment and confinement operations, setting up and operating decon, diking, plugging, and patching operations.

ESFF 2430      (Active) Hazardous Materials Chemistry 3.0 : 2.0 : 3.0    On Sufficient Demand Presents in-depth chemical information for hazardous materials responders. Teaches basic knowledge of how to evaluate potential hazards and behaviors of hazardous materials. Provides the underlying reasons for chemical reactions of hazardous materials. Includes decision-making abilities, safe operations, and handling.

ESFF 2700      (Active) Technical Rescue Principles 3.0 : 2.0 : 3.0    On Sufficient Demand 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.

ESFF 2710      (Active) Environmental Rescue 3.0 : 2.0 : 3.0    On Sufficient Demand 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.

ESFF 2730      (Active) Rope Rescue 3.0 : 2.0 : 3.0    On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s):ESFF 1330 and ESFF 1340; or departmental approval Designed to meet 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.

ESFF 281R      (Active) Emergency Services Internship 1.0 to 8.0 : 0.0 : 5.0 to 40.0    Su, F, Sp Prerequisite(s):ESFF 1000 or sufficient emergency services work experience, or instructor approval. Designed for Emergency Services majors. Provides paid, on-the-job work experience. Work experience and the correlated class are coordinated by the Coordinator and director who must approve enrollment. Includes student, employer, and coordinator evaluations, on-site work visits, written assignments, and oral presentations. Gives experience in writing and completing individualized work objectives that improve present work performance. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits towards graduation.