FSC 100 - Principles of Emergency Services

1. Fire service history
2. Fire prevention and public fire education
3. Scientific terminology
4. Building design and construction
5. Fire detection and suppression systems
6. The role of public and private support organizations
7. Fire and emergency services equipment and facilities management 
8. Fire and emergency service response 
9. Fire apparatus, service equipment and facilities 
10. National Incident Management System/Incident Command System (NIMS/ICS) 
11. Leadership and management 
12. Fire prevention and pre-planning 
13. Firefighter safety and survival 

1. Illustrate the history of the fire service. (1-4)
   1. Illustrate and explain the history. 
   2. Evaluate the culture of the fire service. 
   3. Analyze the basic components of fire as a chemical chain reaction, as well as the major phases of fire. 
   4. Examine the main factors that influence fire spread and fire behavior. 
2. Compare and contrast the components and development of the fire and emergency services. (2-4,6-13)
   1. List and describe the major organizations that provide emergency response service, and illustrate how they interrelate. 
   2. Explain the scope, purpose, and organizational structure of fire and emergency services. 
   3. Differentiate between fire service training and education. 
   4. Explain the value of higher education to the professionalization of the fire service. 
   5. Define the role of national, State, and local support organizations in fire and emergency services.
   6. Describe the common types of fire and emergency service facilities, equipment, and apparatus. 
   7. Compare and contrast effective management concepts for various emergency situations. 
3. Analyze careers in fire and emergency services. (2,5,11)
   1. Identify fire protection and emergency-service careers in both the public and private sector.
   2. Explain the primary responsibilities of fire prevention personnel, including code enforcement, public information, and public and private protection systems. 
   3. Develop the components of career preparation and goal setting. 
   4. Demonstrate the importance of wellness and fitness as it relates to emergency services.