This course provides students pursuing a career in fire service with a better understanding of situational awareness when responding to emergency incidents, as well as assists those who hope to improve their firefighting skills and prepare for promotion.
Introductory course to fire science that examines fire technology, department organizational structures, Incident Command System, fire protection systems and equipment, and provides an overview of careers in fire investigation, fire prevention, and fire suppression. The class meets the Fire Fighter I and II certification of the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA?) Standard 1001.