FSC100 — Principles of Emergency Services
FSC 100 - Principles of Emergency Services FSC 100 - Principles of Emergency Services Description: Overview of fire protection and emergency services along with its culture and history; career opportunities; organization and function of public and private fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives. Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Course Content: Fire service history Fire prevention and public fire education Scientific terminology Building design and construction Fire detection and suppression systems The role of public and private support organizations Fire and emergency services equipment and facilities management Fire and emergency service response Fire apparatus, service equipment and facilities National Incident Management System/Incident Command System (NIMS/ICS) Leadership and management Fire prevention and pre-planning Firefighter safety and survival Learning