Fire Science Technology - FT

Academic Term

Notes

Online Course Fee: $15. Lab Fee: $15. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your ��ѿapp student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet.

Section

8454

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

This course will give the student the basic skills and knowledge necessary to combat structure fires under direct supervision.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

102

Day or Night Section

Night

Is Late Start

Late Start Only

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

6:00–10:00 p.m. • TH • Health Science Center at Redfield • 10/16/25–10/23/25
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. • S • Other Location • 10/18/25–10/25/25
WebCollege • 10/06/25–11/06/25

Department Phone

336-4271

Notes (For Filter)

Class Subject Abbr

Entry Level Firefighter

kwall — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:15:13 +0000

Entry Level Firefighter kwall Thu, 02/13/2025 - 03:15 AM

Course ID

102904

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Section

8453

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

This course will give the student the basic skills and knowledge necessary to combat structure fires under direct supervision.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

102

Day or Night Section

Night

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

6:00–10:00 p.m. • TH • Health Science Center at Redfield • 09/04/25–09/11/25
WebCollege • 08/25/25–09/19/25
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. • S • Other Location • 09/06/25–09/13/25

Department Phone

336-4271

Notes (For Filter)

Class Subject Abbr

Leadership and Ethics in Emergency Service

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:16:55 +0000

Leadership and Ethics in Emergency Service kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:16 AM

Course ID

134230

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Online Course Fee: $15. This class is WEB-BASED and offered asynchronously as a traditional online class. Students must log into Canvas on the first day of class or risk being dropped for non-attendance.

Section

3001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

This course is designed to give a comprehensive view of leadership in emergency services. It is designed around 12 topics of leadership including; problem solving, decision making, planning skills and cycles, communication, managing multiple roles, creativity, enhancing your personal power base, ethics, situational leadership, delegating, coaching, and discipline. This course and material are directly structured and related to the National Fire Academy and Emergency Management Institute under direction of FEMA and Homeland Security.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

200

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

WebCollege • 08/25/25–12/13/25

Department Phone

336-4271

Notes (For Filter)

Class Subject Abbr

Hazardous Materials

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:16:55 +0000

Hazardous Materials kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:16 AM

Course ID

102940

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Lab Fee: $50. Enrollment in this class requires department consent. Students must be accepted to the Truckee Meadows Community College Fire and Rescue Academy. Hands-on elements of this course will be held at the Carson City Fire Department, Carson City Fire Department, 2400 E. College PKWY, Carson City, NV 89706. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your ��ѿapp student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.

Section

8401

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

A review of basic properties of solids, liquids and gases and the storage, handling, law, standards and firefighting practices pertaining to hazardous materials.

Class Type

In-Person Class

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

131

Day or Night Section

Night

Is Late Start

Late Start Only

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

6:00–10:00 p.m. • T TH • Health Science Center at Redfield • 11/11/25–12/11/25
7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. • S • Other Location • 11/15/25–12/13/25

Department Phone

336-4271

Notes (For Filter)

Class Subject Abbr

Build Construction I

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:16:54 +0000

Build Construction I kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:16 AM

Course ID

102936

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Section

3001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

Fundamentals of building construction and design with emphasis on fire resistance of building materials, assemblies, exposures and related data focused on fire protection. The course will also deal with related codes and statutes and introduce basic blueprint reading.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

125

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

WebCollege • 08/25/25–12/13/25

Department Phone

336-4271

Notes (For Filter)

Class Subject Abbr

Codes/Ordinances I

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:16:54 +0000

Codes/Ordinances I kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:16 AM

Course ID

102934

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Section

3001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

Familiarization with national, state and local laws and ordinances which influence the field of fire protection.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

122

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

WebCollege • 08/25/25–12/13/25

Department Phone

336-4271

Notes (For Filter)

Class Subject Abbr

Basic Wildland Firefighting

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:16:54 +0000

Basic Wildland Firefighting kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:16 AM

Course ID

102914

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Online Course Fee: $15. Lab Fee: $50. Students are required to complete the 8 hour hands-on training in the field. This class is NWCG certified. Students must attend ALL sessions to earn this certification. The in-person training will be held at the Carson City Fire Department, 2400 E. College PKWY, Carson City, NV 89706. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your ��ѿapp student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet.

Section

8501

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

This course introduces most aspects of wild land fire control including fire prevention, fire preparedness and fire suppression. Students will become familiar with the Incident Command System, fire behavior, maps, map reading and fire suppression with special emphasis on fire line safety.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

110

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Late Start Only

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. • S • Health Science Center at Redfield • 10/04/25–11/15/25
WebCollege • 10/01/25–11/15/25

Department Phone

336-4271

Notes (For Filter)

Class Subject Abbr

Firefighter I Academy

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:16:54 +0000

Firefighter I Academy kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:16 AM

Course ID

102910

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Lab Fee: $200. Students must be accepted to the Truckee Meadows Community College Fire and Rescue Academy. Saturday class meetings will be held at the Carson City Fire Station #52, 2400 College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89706. Academy students may also need to attend Tue. and Thu. at the Carson City Fire Station, subject to availability. Academy students are responsible for additional fees for protective equipment. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.

Section

8001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

12.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

12.00

Description

The academy covers all of the National Fire Protection Association and Nevada State Firefighter I requirements. The curriculum covers fire behavior, firefighter safety, personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, portable fire extinguishers, water supply, fire hose and appliances, nozzles, fire streams, basic building construction, ladders, ropes and knots, rescue procedures, forcible entry, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, hazardous material mitigation to the operational level, basic terrorism, and wildland firefighting (S-110, 130, 190).

Class Type

In-Person Class

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

106

Day or Night Section

Night

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

6:00–10:00 p.m. • T TH • Health Science Center at Redfield • 08/26/25–11/06/25
7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. • S • Other Location • 08/30/25–11/08/25

Department Phone

336-4271

Notes (For Filter)

Prerequisites (For Filter)

Prerequisite FT 102 & EMS 101 or current American Heart Association BLS CPR and AHA First aid. Corequisite or Prerequisite: FT 131.

Class Subject Abbr

Introduction to Fire Protection

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:16:52 +0000

Introduction to Fire Protection kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:16 AM

Course ID

102902

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Section

3001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

This course covers the philosophy and history of fire protection; history of loss of life and property by fire; review of municipal fire defenses; study of the organization and function of federal, state, county and private fire protection agencies. The student will understand the hiring requirements of different agencies and the current job market in suppression, wildland firefighting, prevention and public education. In addition the student will learn the basic terms related to the fire service.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

101

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

WebCollege • 08/25/25–12/13/25

Department Phone

336-4271

Notes (For Filter)

Class Subject Abbr

Entry Level Firefighter

kwall — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:45:32 +0000

Entry Level Firefighter kwall Fri, 12/06/2024 - 11:45 AM

Course ID

102904

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Summer 2025

Notes

Online Course Fee: $15. Lab Fee: $50. Students must have full coverage medical insurance to take the course. Be prepared to show proof of insurance at the first class meeting. There is an additional fee of $40 for protective equipment rentals; be prepared to pay this fee prior to the first class meeting. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and web-based class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your ��ѿapp student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for specific details about in-person class meetings. Students are required to attend all hands-on training at the Carson City Fire Department on 6/21/2025 and 6/28/2025. Students must attend the in-person meetings and sign into the web-based portion on the first day of class, or risk being dropped for non-attendance.

Section

8451

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

This course will give the student the basic skills and knowledge necessary to combat structure fires under direct supervision.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

102

Day or Night Section

Night

Is Late Start

Late Start Only

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference