FST 086 - Explorer Academy

Credits: 0.25-12

Prerequisite: Students must have parental/guardian consent per sponsoring agency policy.
Description: This course is designed to provide the Fire Science Scout with an overview of basic fire science technology. The course will focus on fire department organization, rules and regulations, emergency medical services, hose evolutions, ladder evolutions, breathing apparatus, auto extrication, and truck company operations and tools. Students must have parental/guardian consent per sponsoring agency policy. This course may be offered Pass/No Pass.

Transferable
Not transferable

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

The Fire Explorer will be able to describe the organization of the department and the rules and regulations governing the department.
The Fire Explorer will be able to describe and demonstrate the safe use of tools and equipment used in the department.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 10-432
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 0.27-6
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lab Hours: 0.27-18