FSC102 — Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety & Survival
FSC 102 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety & Survival FSC 102 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety & Survival Description: Basic principles and history of the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change throughout the emergency services. Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Course Content: History of fire service culture Organizational culture Individual role in culture/behavior History of line of duty deaths and injuries statistics National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Medical and fitness standards Data collection (NFIRS) Research/investigation (NIST, NIOSH) Training, equipment, response Certification and credentialing Organizational health and safety profile Risk management Prevention Learning