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- Effective Term:
- Spring 2018
- Course Number:
- FP 243
- Course Title:
- Laws Affecting Fire Fighting
- Credit Hours:
- 1
- Lecture Hours:
- 10
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Covers various federal, state and local statutes, codes and ordinances that have a bearing on firefighters. Personal and organizational responsibilities will be covered. Equal employment opportunity, operation of emergency vehicles and fire codes are included.
Addendum to Course Description
This course may be used as an elective towards an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Fire Protection and fulfills the requirements
for the Fire Standards and Accreditation Board subjects #35-12. This course is transferable to a degree program in Fire Service Adminis-
tration at Western Oregon University or Eastern Oregon University.
for the Fire Standards and Accreditation Board subjects #35-12. This course is transferable to a degree program in Fire Service Adminis-
tration at Western Oregon University or Eastern Oregon University.
Intended Outcomes for the course
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Define basic legal terms.
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Explain how Oregon tort laws, inspection and fire investigation laws, and Oregon revised statutes relate to the fire service.
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Describe the purpose of fire and building codes, laws relating to emergency vehicle operation, and laws relating to employment rights.
Course Activities and Design
The material in this course will be presented in a lecture and conference format. Other instructional methods including guest speakers,
research papers, simulations and presentations may be employed.
research papers, simulations and presentations may be employed.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
At the beginning of the course, the instructor will discuss the methods used to evaluate student performance and progress and the criteria for
assigning a course grade. A course syllabus will be provided. Assessment methods may include one or more of the following: examinations, quizzes, research papers, written and oral reports, and classroom
presentations.
assigning a course grade. A course syllabus will be provided. Assessment methods may include one or more of the following: examinations, quizzes, research papers, written and oral reports, and classroom
presentations.
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
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Define basic legal terms.
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Explain how Oregon tort laws, inspection and fire investigation laws, and Oregon revised statutes relate to the fire service.
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Describe the purpose of fire and building codes, laws relating to emergency vehicle operation, and laws relating to employment rights.