FIR 207 - Legal Aspects of Fire and Emergency Services

Institution:

Orange County Community College

Subject:

Fire Science (FIR)

Description:

The focus of this course is the exploration of the many legal issues associated with fire and emergency services. Issues confronting today’s fire and emergency services include legal and civil liability, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance, workers compensation, physical abilities testing, negligence, discrimination and sexual harassment. These are but a few of the pivotal issues confronting today’s fire and emergency services. Prerequisite: FIR 101.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunyorange.edu/

Phone Number:

(845) 344-6222

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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