FOD 135 - Fire and Life Safety Educator I

3.0 Credits
Content includes fire service organization, injury and fire prevention, learner characteristics, evaluation, instructing, available media, and program administration. Prerequisite: Fire Department affiliation, placement in ENGL 100. Permit code required.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe the role of fire and life safety education within the fire service organization’s mission, scope of operation, and organizational structure. [COMMUNICATE]
Identify the five most common causes of unintentional injury and identify strategies for their prevention. [REASON]
Explain how fire spreads, the methods used to protect occupants from the hazards associated with fire. [REASON]
Present information appropriate to the audience while maintaining a positive learning environment and incorporating the use of audiovisual equipment. [COMMUNICATE]
Identify the various means of distributing informational materials and explain the associated legal requirements. [COMMUNICATE]
Use appropriate instructional techniques to effectively cover all of the lesson plan’s components. [COMMUNICATE]
Prepare a press release for media distribution. [COMMUNICATE]
Document delivery of a fire and life safety educational segment. [ACT]
Complete a written report of an educational program. [COMMUNICATE]
Develop a work schedule. [REASON]