FS 150B - Physical Fitness And Nutrition For Fire Service

Institution:

Truckee Meadows Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: None This course will assist the student in meeting the National Fire Protection Agency Standards related to firefight wellness. This includes, but is not limited to, NFPA 500 (Fire Dept. Occupational Safety and Health Program), NFPA 1001 (Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications) and NFPA 1582 (Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters). This course will also assist the student in preparing for the physical ability portion of Fire Service Testing. The course includes lectures on fitness, nutrition, stress and disease prevention. The course also includes aerobic and muscle development. Students will be required to complete a physical performed by a doctor meeting NFPA standards. This course will be required for those students not taking the Firefighter II program in the Academy format.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tmcc.edu

Phone Number:

(775) 673-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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