Provides an overview to fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection/service; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government ; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature ; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics.

This course can earn 3 credits in Principles/Emergency Services(FST 102) at Red Rocks Community College.

College Tuition for this course: $0
Additional Costs for this Course: $0

Additional Information: Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in CCR 092 or CCR 094 or equivalent placement scores.

Is this class Guarantee Transfer college credit? No. Students are encouraged to connect with their preferred college/university advisor to determine transferability of college credit.