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. 

Credits

4 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

0

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

180

Cross Listed Courses

N/A

Corequisite

FIRE 140 AND FIRE 160.

FIRE 250Fire Science Externship

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

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

FIRE 201, FIRE 202, FIRE 203, FIRE 204, FIRE 205, FIRE 206, FIRE 207, FIRE 208.

Corequisite Narrative

FIRE 140 AND FIRE 160.

Repeatable

No

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