FST 1112 Principles of Emergency Services
Overview of fire protection and emergency services; culture and history of emergency services organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service.
Division: Business and Public Services
Department: Fire Science Technology
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: No
Prereqs: NONE
Outcomes
- Define and describe the culture and history of emergency service organizations.
- Describe the role of a public fire protection delivery system within the local community as well as state and national organizations.
- Describe the various functions of a public fire protection delivery system.
- Identify the various state, national and private sector organizations that deal with fire safety issues and describe their individual role in fire safety.
Credit Hours: 3
Classroom Hours: 3
