FIS 101 - Intr ducti n t Fire Pr tecti n

Institution:

Berkshire Community College

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Description:

An intr ducti n t fire pr tecti n and careers in the fire service. Students survey the hist ry, sc pe, and res urces f the fire service, including reviewing fire department structure and administrati n. The c urse pr vides students with an verview f the chemistry and physics f fire, f the training and supp rt f fire service pers nnel, and f fire pr tecti n systems and equipment. Students gain an understanding f different career directi ns in the fire service and f the vari us l cal, state, and federal agencies that supp rt and versee fire service pr fessi nals. Skills prerequisite: ENG 020.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.berkshirecc.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 499-4660

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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