FIRE 1000 - Fire Service Principles

Institution:

Northland Community and Technical College

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Description:

This course provides an overview of the broad spectrum of the fire service, from the selection process, fire and emergency services careers, the fire and rescue problem in the United States, history and future of the fire service, and the chemistry and physics of fire, to fire prevention, training, department administration, and emergency incident management. It will also familiarize students with the primary duties of the modern fire department, including fire suppression, fire prevention, public education, emergency medical service, hazardous materials response, wildland fires, and swift water and urban search and rescue. Prerequisites: None.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northlandcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(218) 683-8800

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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