PST 1030 - Legal Iss/Volunteer Fire Servi

Institution:

Jamestown Community College

Subject:

Public Safety Technology

Description:

This course introduces many of the legal concepts and issues that affect the volunteer fire service. Topics include an overview of the legal system, structure of and differences in fire departments and fire districts, organizational and membership issues, firematic training and operational liability issues, PESH and OSHA compliance, apparatus and motor vehicle operations, legal issues in emergency medical service training and delivery of services, youth programs, role of fire department legal counsel and what happens when litigation strikes. Classroom work combined with problem solving exercises is included. Prerequisite: Students must be a member of a certified professional / volunteer fire department, law enforcement agency or by permission of Program Director. Successful completion of Firefighter I or equivalent is required. Campus and term: J occasionally

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunyjcc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 338-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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