FST 100 - Intro to Fire Protection

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Fire Science Technology

Description:

This course is designed for students preparing for a career in emergency services with a focus on firefighting. This is a course in the history and development of fire protection. Topics covered are the role of the fire service in the development of civilization; personnel in fire protection; general introduction to fire hazards; and a discussion of the problems and possible solutions for current and future fire protection. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the history of the fire service and the evolution of fire protection in the United States; Analyze the basic components of fire as a chemical chain reaction, as well as the major phases of fire; List and describe the major organizations that provide emergency response service, and illustrate how they interrelate; Explain the scope, purpose and organizational structure of fire and emergency services; Define the role of national, state and local support organizations in fire and emergency services; Explain the primary responsibilities of fire prevention personnel, including code enforcement, public information, and public and private protection systems.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ENG 100

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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