FSCI 230 - Fire Academy I

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-4-5
This course teaches the history, organization, and work of the fire service. Also teaches the fundamentals of fire behavior, hose, ladders, safety, extinguishers, and self-contained breathing apparatus. Students will attend and participate in classroom lecture and practical exercises. Prerequisite: EMS 201 /EMS 209 , and minimum GPA of 2.5, approval of Fire Science coordinator, and must be a second-year student.