FSC 105 - Principles of Emergency Services

Prerequisite: Appropriate score on placement exam or completion of PCS 021 with an ‘S’

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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