FST 338W - Contemporary Issues In The Fire Service

1. Become aware of issues that have or will impact the fire service through discussions, debates, research and American Heat Videos or similar productions.
   1. Examine issues that have impacted or resulted in change in the industry within the recent past
   2. Evaluate current events through videos, discussion, debates, research and reports
   3. Examine trends and focus of public fire protection
   4. Explain issues or events that have brought about improvements and/or increased productivity in their department or the fire service 1E. Identify future trends, politics and direction of the fire service
   5. Explain the interaction with other organizations/agencies and associated problems
2. Perform writing tasks to promote learning.
3. Write effectively for a specific audience and purpose.
4. Demonstrate the learning of concepts through writing.