Students learn to identify the material involved, evaluate the information gained from shipping papers, and find appropriate assistance. Specific issues include forests, grassland, farmland, etc. A study of fire fighter safety as it relates to Washington State. Addresses standards and regulations, the safety office role, accident investigations, recordkeeping, structural, EMS, hazardous materials, and wild land emergencies. Students relate the UFC to the Uniform Building Code and other recognized standards.
Students take a realistic approach to field applications.
Emergency Medical Technician 8 CR Covers all emergency medical techniques currently within the responsibilities of the basic EMT providing emergency care with an ambulance service. Meets federal and state standards. FCA 231 Fire Service Leadership 3 CR Examines the roles and responsibilities of company officers through concepts, examples, and practice. Students learn skills necessary for effective supervision, including goal setting, delegation, counseling, coaching, problem solving, decision-making, leadership, communications, and the supervisor's role in labor relations. Fire Service Management V4-5 CR Details the principles of organization and management as applied to fire service agencies.