FRPT 1137 - Introduction to Fire and Emergency Services

Institution:

Hennepin Technical College

Subject:

Description:

This course provides a broad overview of fire protection and emergency services. Topics include: career opportunities in fire protection and related fields, culture and history of emergency services, 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 equipment; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics, fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics, and life safety initiatives. (Prereq: None) (EP) 3 cr

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hennepintech.edu

Phone Number:

(952) 995-1300

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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