FIR 273 - Fire Science Internship 3 cr.

A fire science technology internship will allow students to develop new skills in this demanding field of study. The opportunity of learning outside of the traditional classroom is an important component to a student’s overall education. The students will enhance their understanding and expand their knowledge of the complexities of today’s fire science and emergency services first responder and the many other support areas that are needed in this field. This course enables the student to experience and evaluate many areas of fire science and emergency services, providing an opportunity to expand their understanding of the goals and philosophy of these specific agencies through a hands‐on work experience. Prerequisite: FIR 101, FIR 102, FIR 103 and Permission of the Discipline Coordinator fall 2014, spring 2015, fall 2015, spring 2016