Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 
    
2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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FST 101W - Introduction to the Fire Service

Credits: 3
The student will analyze national fire problems, examine fire prevention procedures, identify fire fighters equipment, interpret fire codes and standards, recognize transportation hazards, study wild-fire methods, work with outside fire agencies, identify citizen responsibility, and study future fire problems.

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 45 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives
  1. Demonstrate selected skills needed to perform effectively within the fire service environment.
    1. Analyze local, state and national fire problems
    2. Describe fire prevention procedures
    3. Identify fire fighters protective gear and equipment
    4. Interpret fire codes and standards
    5. Recognize transportation hazards
    6. Identify future fire problems and citizen responsibility
  2. Perform writing tasks to promote learning.
  3. Write effectively for a specific audience and purpose.
  4. Demonstrate the learning of concepts through writing.



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