Fire Safety school training courses in Baltimore, MD (public, in-house or online)

The following fire Science Technology degree program courses are offered for college credit to Fire Department personnel in conjunction with Baltimore metropolitan area Fire Academies and the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI). Courses for city fire department employees are taught at the Baltimore City Fire Academy. Courses are also taught at other MFRIapproved locations throughout the State of Maryland.

1. Degree Policies and Procedures are in the Catalog online .
2. The Public Service program is designed for working professionals and other students whose objectives are to obtain an A.A.S. degree or certificate in pursuit of upgrading employment in the area of the Fire Fighter Service or Emergency Medical Provider Services. Students intending to transfer to a Baccalaureate program should consult the Public Service programs department chair for advising.
3. The Emergency Medical Services (...

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Every year, fire kills more people than any other natural disaster in United States. According to OSHA statistics, in the year 1995, 200 people were killed at workplace from fires and explosions, more than 5,000 were injured, and businesses faced the loss of around 2.3 billion dollars. Fires create havoc among workers and demolish thousands of businesses every year. Fires lead to injuries, deaths and time away from work due to recovery, all of which severely affect their livelihoods. In this cou...

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This course includes an overview of what is meant by and and how these valuable mnemonics are helpful in relation to fire safety. As well, gain an understanding of the various classes of fires and the appropriate type of extinguisher to use.

The goal of this introductory course is to reduce the financial and personnel cost of fires.

Objectives:
In this course, you will learn about the dangers of fire and the fundamentals of fire prevention. You will also learn about the requirements for emergency exit routes, the basic guidelines for responding to a fire alarm, and the basic guidelines for using a hand portable fire extinguisher. In addition, you will learn about the classes of fire, the types of portable fire extinguishe...

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