FIRE 024 — Report Writing for the Fire Service Units: 3
This course covers forms, formats, and techniques of written reports used in the Fire Service. Topics report content and form; principles of clear writing; report writing steps; applications of report writing that meet statistical, legal requirements in the Fire Service; and the use of report writing technology. Students learn how to gather, record, and organize facts from a fire or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) incident and then use those facts to describe the incident in a complete, clear, concise, and correctly formatted narrative report. Students also learn to prepare various personnel-related reports. This course is intended for students majoring in Fire Prevention, Fire Investigation or preparing for employment as a firefighter. Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: Letter Prerequisite: None Advisory: ENG 061. Limitation on enrollment: None Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CalGETC: None
Prerequisites: ENG 061