May 09, 2025  
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FIRE 100 - Fire Service Orientation and Terminology


3 Credit Hour(s)

The purpose of this course is to acquaint students and firefighters with the history, traditions, terminology, organization, and operation of the fire service. Students and firefighters will learn the organizational structure of the fire department and also learn how the fire department interacts with other local, state, and federal agencies. The course contains information about typical job and operation descriptions that should provide insight into the inner workings of the fire service. The student and firefighter will learn the meaning of and use correctly the extensive fire service terminology glossary. The overall purpose of the fire service is to protect life and property from the effects of fire and other hazards.



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