FSE/OSH 225 – Legal Aspects of Fire Protection and Safety

Students in the Legal Aspects of Fire Protection and Safety course will examine the role of executive, legislative and legal decisions relating to personnel practices, employee safety, public protection and the legal responsibilities, liabilities, and authority of fire service practitioners. Other topics include: the firefighter rule and it’s ramification, the concept of negligence, using Westlaw for research and legal cases, the right duties and methods of protection for employees and employers, and the parameters of emergency vehicle operations.

Instructor: Program Coordinator Michael Schumann