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Jul 01, 2025
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FST 1009 - Occupational Safety & Health for Fire3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Next Generation Accuplacer Writing scores 246-300; or equivalent ACT score 18 or SAT score 470; or passed any CCR course, ENG 0092 , or 1000-level ENG course with a grade of C- or higher. The college may also use previous academic history, including high school information, for placement.
Introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk evaluation and control procedures for fire stations, training sites, emergency vehicles, and emergency situations involving fire, EMS, hazardous materials, and technical rescue. This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life
safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change throughout emergency services.
Prev. Course Codes: FST-103, FST-109
LEC 45 Contact hours
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