FS 14 - Principles of Fire Safety

    Recent Professors
    Monte B. Keady
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027
    Class Size
    20–30 students
    Difficulty
    4.2Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course will introduce the student to fundamental issues relating to firefighting safety and survival. Students will evaluate case studies in which firefighters have been killed or injured. In addition, each student will be required to give an oral presentation based on an analysis of a "near miss" fatal fire/rescue scenario. Additionally, this course will introduce the student to the National Firefighter Life Safety initiatives, which focus on the need for both cultural and behavioral change throughout the emergency services disciplines. This course meets the National Fire Academy, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum model for Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety & Survival. This course has been approved for online, hybrid and correspondence delivery.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:00am–12:50pm