2023-2024 Catalog

FIS-220 Fire Service Seminar

This course introduces the student to the culture of the fire service. The student will learn how rank, seniority and tradition help to define the role of a firefighter. This course will cover firehouse humor and how firefighters deal with tragedy and crisis. Traditions and history of firefighting will be explored. Chain of command, delegation, and span of control will be discussed in relationship to a new firefighter. (1 contact hour)

Credits

1

Prerequisite

FIS-215 with a minimum grade of "C" and permission of the Fire Service program coordinator

Corequisite

FIS-221

Department

Public Services