FST 230 - Fire Safety Education

Credits: 3
Instructional Contact Hours: 3

A comprehensive study of national state and local fire safety education program strategies. Implementation of the five step planning process at the local level. Development of skills necessary to organize, plan and use sound management of financial, material, and human resources to reach designated goals and objectives, to address the demonstrated fire safety education needs of the local community. (Every other year)

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

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate selected skills needed to perform effectively as an fire safety instructor in the fire service environment.
1. Effectively communicate during presentations developed within this course
2. Able to write clear and concise performance objectives using the five-step process
3. Identify, select, and implement appropriate fire safety programs
4. Discuss the principles of audience characteristics
5. Develop a lesson plan on selected topics and deliver presentations
6. Select and operate variety of audio-visual media