FIRE 2370 - Public Fire & Life Safety Education

Credits: 3

This course is designed to provide the public and/or fire service educator with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully perform as a fire and life safety educator as addressed in NFPA 1035. Topics will include fire behavior, community assessment, injury prevention and juvenile fire-setting. The students will also develop presentation skills and learn how to formulate public education programs. An overview of the educator, manager, and administrator role will be presented. (C)

Prerequisite(s): Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.