FIRE 050 - Principles of Emergency Services

    Recent Professors
    Melvin Self, Byron Berhel, Brad Lopez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides an overview of fire protection; career opportunities in the fire service and related fields; history of fire service and fire protection; fire organization and management; function of public and private protection services; fire departments as part of local government; fire prevention and investigation; building construction; specific fire protection functions; fire and emergency service apparatus and facilities; and introduction to fire protection systems.
    Usually Held
    Tue 6:00pm–8:50pm, Tue Thu 4:00pm–5:15pm, Wed 6:00pm–9:05pm