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FIRE 101 - Principles of Emergency Services

Institution:
Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg
Subject:
Fire Science
Description:
Provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services. This course covers the culture and history of emergency service; the organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; introduction to fire protection systems, strategies, and tactics; fire loss analysis; basic fire chemistry and physics; and life safety initiatives. Students are also introduced to career opportunities in fire protection and related fields. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 051.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
ENGL 050 or ENGL 029 or ENGL 051 or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106
Corequisites:
ENGL 051, ENGL 057, ESL 070, ENGL 101, ENGL 101H, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
Exclusions:
Level:
Instructional Type:
Multiple
Notes:
Additional Information:
Historical Version(s):
Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(717) 780-2300
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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