Chapter 3 Overview

CHAPTER 3 OVERVIEW

This chapter discusses the evolution of fire protection, firefighting equipment, and fire stations; the history of wildland fire in America; how major fire losses have affected the modern fire service; statistics related to the U.S. fire problem; the purpose and scope of fire agencies; and the future of fire protection.

OBJECTIVES AND RESOURCES

Learning Objectives

• Describe the evolution of fire protection.
• Describe the history of wildland fire in America.
• Describe the evolution of modern firefighting equipment.
• Identify and describe fire service symbols.
• Describe the evolution of fire stations.
• Describe how major fire losses have affected the modern fire service.
• Identify statistics of the U.S. fire problem.
• Discuss the purpose and scope of fire agencies.
• Discuss the future of fire protection.

Assignments

1. Read Chapter 3 in your text
2. Review Chapter 3 PowerPoint 
3. Watch Life of an American Firefighter 1903 video.
4. Complete optional Extra Credit by assigned due date.
5. Complete Chapter 3 online Quiz in CANVAS. 
6. Respond to the Discussion Post.

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