Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
FRTI-0047
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
Self-paced (126 hours over 7 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Fire Science, Public Safety, or Emergency Management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide information about the fire service's history, modern components of fire and emergency services, and careers with in the industries.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain the benefits of being physically and medically capable of performing assigned duties and effectively functioning during peak physical demand activities
  • Apply a safety regulations at the unit level, given safety policies and procedures
  • As well as conduct an initial accident investigation, given an incident and investigation forms
  • Develop and conduct a post-incident analysis, given a single unit incident and post-incident analysis policies, procedures, and forms

General Topics:

  • Fire service history
  • Careers within the fire service
  • 16 life safety initiatives
  • Risk management
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials