College Credit Course Description: FFP 1000

FFP 1000 Introduction to Fire Protection (Y) — 3 Credit Hours
This course is a study of the philosophical and historical backgrounds of fire protection services including the role and responsibilities of the fire service, the organization and function of federal, state, county and private fire protection agencies, a review of municipal fire defenses, fire prevention principles, techniques of fire control, codes and ordinances, the problems of the fire administrator and a survey of professional fire protection career opportunities. Three contact hours. (CBE)