ID
7161

Intro to Fire Prevention

This course provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation, and fire and life-safety education.

Fire Training Work Exp I

Off-campus work experience with the San Francisco or South San Francisco Fire department. Student job performance will be evaluated by an on-site supervisor for compliance to the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1001 physical skills. Meets requirements by California State Fire Training for Firefighter 1. One unit of credit is earned for each 54 hours of paid or unpaid work.

Rescue Practices

Technical rescue practices of the fire service-vehicle extrication, confined space, trench rescue, high & low angle rescue, building collapse scenarios, fire ground rescue operations, and aquatic response emergencies. Examines current tools and technologies, role of fire service heavy rescue, operational issues confronting basic level rescue providers.

Intro to Probation & Parole

Overview and examination of the development, purpose, goals and role of community based corrections; including it's various components of evidence based practices, probation, parole, diversion, restorative justice, and intermediate sanctions and emerging alternatives to incarceration. Critical policies, issues, and legal trends will be explored along with supervision of special populations including management of juvenile offenders.

Organized Crime

Practical and theoretical investigation techniques involving organized crime to include the social and cultural characteristics of organized crime groups. Law enforcement responses to organized crime will be explored as a basis for understanding and mitigating organized crime groups.