• ESFF 1000: Introduction to Emergency Services

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  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. Provides information, skills, and facilities to help students develop personal fitness plans in preparation for fire service physical ability testing.
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• ESFF 1010: Firefighting Fundamentals I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Corequisite(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.. Course fee of $20 for state services & testing applies. Corequisite:    ESFF 1210
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• ESFF 1120: Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Introduces the basic principles and history that relate to the 16 national firefighter life safety initiatives. Focuses on the need for cultural and behavioral change related to health and safety throughout the fire and emergency services profession. Develops professional written communication skills as well as introduces the basics of research.
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• ESFF 1210: Firefighting Skills I

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Corequisite(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.. Course fee of $95 for specialized clothing and materials applies. Corequisite:    ESFF 1010
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• ESFF 1220: Firefighting Fundamentals and Skills II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  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.. Course fee of $100 for specialized clothing and materials applies.
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• ESFF 1340: Hazardous Materials First Responder

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ESFF 1000 or department approval. Addresses the Hazardous Materials First Responder requirements of NFPA 470 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. Features incident size-up using the DOT Emergency Response Guide, use of personal protective equipment and decontamination procedures. Prepares the participant to certify at both the Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations levels.. Course fee of $119 for materials, state services & testing applies. Corequisite:    ESFF 1310 AND ESFF 1320 AND ESFF 1330
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• ESFF 1360: Recruit Candidate Academy Internship

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ESFF 250A, ESFF 250B, and department approval.. Provides an opportunity to apply knowledge, skills, and abilities learned in a realistic environment. Emphasizes work ethic, attitude, and abilities, while experiencing the fire service as a fully integrated member of a fire company in a career fire department. Establishes the importance of work ethic, attitude, and ability to adapt to highly stressful and sometimes dangerous situations. May be graded credit/no credit.. Course lab fee of $200 for specialized clothing and materials applies.
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• ESFF 1370: Fundamentals of Apparatus Operation

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  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.
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• ESFF 1380: Fire Apparatus Skills

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  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.. Course fee of $55 for transportation, state services & testing applies.
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• ESFF 2100: Servant-Leadership for the Emergency Services

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005. Explores the aspiring and current emergency services learner's desire to serve and relates it to the theoretical constructs and characteristics of servant leadership. Discusses the roles and responsibilities of leadership/followership, internal and external, associated with the emergency services. Develops basic leadership/followership traits, based upon the philosophy of servant leadership.
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