FIRE 250 Fire Science Externship
This course is designed to be an externship in the field environment of the Fire Science Program. The student will demonstrate their ability to be an active member of the fire team, and their ability to enter the workforce as an entry-level firefighter.
Cross Listed Courses
N/A
Prerequisite
Admission to Program
FIRE 250Fire Science Externship
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I. General Information
Department
Health Science and Human Services Academic
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
4 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
0
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
180
Prerequisite Narrative
Admission to Program
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is designed to be an externship in the field environment of the Fire Science Program. The student will demonstrate their ability to be an active member of the fire team, and their ability to enter the workforce as an entry-level firefighter.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Analyze and apply measures to resolve problems in areas of fire suppression, fire prevention, and EMS.
- Recognize the importance of ethics, professionalism, and diversity within the fire service.
- Communicate effectively in both oral presentations and written fire service reports.
- Demonstrate the technical, cognitive, and psychomotor skills necessary to achieve and maintain employment in the fire service.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fire service.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Rotations with approved Fire Agencies.
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Evaluations, Projects, Reports, Quizzes