PUBS 145 — Public Safety, Survival and Wellness
This course will explore the foundations and principles of reducing the number of Firefighter, EMS, and Law Enforcement line-of-duty injuries and deaths. The U.S. Fire Service has been challenged to reduce firefighter line-of-duty deaths and injuries. This course w ill emphasize that our way of thinking must change by taking action in letting go of thinking that is not effective and begin to adopt accepted practices that will keep fire department members safe. This cousre will explore those charges through NIOSH reports, case studies, and one of the most important topics, individual fitness. Participants will be required to take part in physical exercise each class through the semester, and minimum requirements for physical strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness will be expected in order to take this course. Prerequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): none Radiography Courses (RADG)