This course introduces students to the philosophy and history of fire protection as well as to career opportunities in fire protection and related fields. Topics include fire loss analysis; the organization and function of public and private fire protection services and systems; the fire department as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; basic fire chemistry and physics; and fire strategy and tactics. This course is intended for students majoring in Fire Technology or anyone interested in fire protection.
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