FIRS 137 - FIRE FIGHTER SURVIVAL

    Recent Professors
    M. Loughran-Smith
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    3 students
    Credits
    1
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of FIRS 137
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course was developed in the continuing effort to reduce the number of fire fighter injuries and fatalities that occur on an annual basis and provides a greater understanding how to avoid committing fatal errors on the fireground. Avoiding situations that could cause a fire fighter to become lost, trapped, or injured is the best way to prevent tragedies at a fire scene. Topics include fire fighter survival terminology, developing a survival attitude, increasing situational awareness, and being trained in problem-solving techniques so a fire fighter can become more self-reliant in an emergency. Case studies will be reviewed to outline factors common in many line-of-duty deaths (LODDs) across the nation.
    Usually Held
    Sat Sun 1:00pm–5:50pm, Sat Sun 8:00am–12:00pm, Wed Thu 1:00pm–5:50pm, Wed Thu 8:00am–12:00pm