FS 1010 - Principles of Emergency Services

Institution:

Central New Mexico Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives. This course meets the requirements set forth by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Initiative.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Reading and Writing Skills 2 AND Math Skills 2 Alg

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Exclusions:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cnm.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 224-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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