FSC 280 - Fire Service Law

Institution:

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (formerly Coosa Valley Technical College)

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Description:

Presents an introduction to Fire Service Law. Emphasis is placed upon basic principles of law, various legal cases with outcomes of interpretations of the law, civil actions against fire and emergency service organizations, criminal actions against firefighters, negligence actions, discrimination based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADA, worker's compensation, F.L.S.A., liabilities in termination of employment, Family and Medical Leave Act, O.S.H.A., other codes, product liabilities, age discrimination, labor and employment laws, collective bargaining and general overview of other legislation affecting the fire service. The course includes a review of the court jurisdiction system.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gntc.edu/student-services/index.php

Phone Number:

(706) 295-6963

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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