Responsibilities of the arson investigator, tools of the investigator, photography, electronic devices, laws pertaining to arson, motives and tools of the arsonist, courtroom procedures. Legal terminology for interpretation of laws and decisions. Legal status of the firefighter, as well as firefighter's rights, duties and liabilities. Responsibilities and powers of the service in enforcement of ordinances and codes. Basic principles of building construction and design, focused on fire protection concerns.
Some courses require field trips.
Credit for Fire Academy work is considered on an individual basis. FRS courses are given evenings only. Use, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials with emphasis on flammable liquids, flammable solids, oxidizing materials, corrosive liquids, and compressed gases. Emphasis on applying principles of hydraulics to fire-fighting problems. Software packages, hardware and software purchasing relating to Fire Service usage, word processing, data base management and spreadsheet application to student generated problems.