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FIRE 715 –  Principles of Emergency Svcs (CRN: 82409) at  College of San Mateo for Fall 2024

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FIRE 715 Principles of Emergency Services

This course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5d
Transfer Credit: CSU
C-ID: FIRE 100

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Number of Units: 3


For more information about the Fire Technology program, including the Fire Academy and Emergency Medical Technician courses, please visit http://collegeofsanmateo.edu/fire/


Section
AA - Lecture and/or Discussion
Meeting Date: 08/14-12/11
Meeting Time: 2:10pm-5:00pm
Days: W
Building: 12 Room: 0108
Instructor: Christine Baird
Critical Dates for this Course Date
Last day to add class August 27, 2024
Last day to drop with a refund August 27, 2024
Last day to drop without a "W" September 2, 2024
Last day to drop with a "W" November 13, 2024
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option December 11, 2024
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