Fire Science 1 - Liberty High School

Students entering this class should have a strong desire for a career in firefighting or Emergency Medical Service. This course is designed to provide an introduction to a career in today's fire service. Fire department personnel who share their real-life experiences teach tins class. This program provides an in-depth look at the three main areas of today's fire service: structural firefighting, wildland firefighting and EMS. Students will learn by interactive lectures, group projects, facility tours and state of the art equipment demonstrations. Learn the key concepts of today's fire service and how they are impacted by society. This course will also cover recruitment and hiring processes, structural firefighting, emergency medical service, wildland firefighting and , history of fire, and complete their BLS certification. It is recommended for students be enroll in a weight training class to build and maintain physical strength and conditioning required of this class and the position of a firefighter. Students must successfully complete Fire Science 1 in order to be eligible for Fire Science 2.