Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
MFRI-0085
Organization's ID:
FDSO
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
30 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Fire Science, Fire Technology, Fire Management, or Occupational Health and Safety
Description

Objective:

To provide the student with the knowledge and skills to examine the health and safety officer's role in identifying, evaluating, and implementing policies and procedures that affect the safety and health of emergency responders.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify and evaluate hazardous or unsafe conditions and implement policies and procedures to address the safety and health of emergency responders. (National Fire Protection Association Standard 1521 for Fire Department Safety Officer
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
Supplemental Materials