Introduction to Emergency Services. ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

Explores career opportunities and job requirements of fire and rescue emergency services. Discusses the various duties within emergency services, including structural fire fighting, wildland fire fighting, technical rescue, hazardous materials control, fire protection, fire investigations, and incident command. Explains the employment testing and selection processes of federal, state, municipal, and industrial emergency service organizations. Provides information, skills, and facilities to help students develop personal fitness plans in preparation for fire service physical ability testing.