Introduction to Fire & Emergency Services - Liberty High School

Introduction to Fire & Emergency Services explores career opportunities and requirements for emergency services responders. Related topics include nomenclature, history, basic chemistry and physics of emergency situations, life safety initiatives, laws, and loss analysis. Students become acquainted with the history, traditions, terminology, organization, and operation of the fire and emergency services industry. Typical job and operation descriptions will provide insight into the inner working of the fire service. Also included is an introduction to fire protection systems, specific fire protection functions, organization and function of the public and private emergency services. This course is the prerequisite to Fire Science 1. It is recommended for students enroll in a weight training class to build and maintain physical strength and conditioning.