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Apr 20, 2024
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FIR 161 - Mathematics and Problem Solving for Firefighters
3 credits
Firefighters depend upon their mathematical skills to do their job effectively. Throughout the country, most engine companies are dispatched to more medical emergencies that to fires. Modern firefighters have become more involved in hazardous materials incidents where they must use their math skills to calculate the area and volume of hazardous material spills. As they advance up the career ladder, they are continually called upon to use their mathematical skills in time management, budgetary considerations, fire company run statistics, and drug calculations. Union leaders use their math skills in an effort to compete with their counterparts in management. This class serves as both a review of basic mathematical concepts for entry-level firefighters, and as a foundation for fire flow and water supply calculations.
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