FSC 105 - Principles of Emergency Services

Prerequisite: This course requires successful completion of PCS 021 to enroll, or appropriate placement exam score.

Description: Principles of Emergency Services exposes the student to the history and evolution of the fire service and fire department organization including departmental functions, management, techniques of firefighting, private fire protection, laws and ordinances. The role of fire service within the community will also be discussed. Students will be introduced to firefighting equipment, safety on the fire scene, and examine the chemistry of fire.

Credits: (3)
Lecture Hours: 3

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