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** Fire and Life Safety Educator Course
to be Offered at SMCC **
During the fall semester Southern Maine Community College Fire Science department will offer FT-218, Fire and Life Safety Educator, a 45-hour course based on national professional qualification standards. FT-218 will be offered Thursdays, 1:30 PM - 4:15 PM from September 4th until December 18, 2008. The activity-based course provides excellent preparation for current and prospective educators in designing, marketing and delivering risk reduction programs to community members of all ages. Course assignments include engaging children at SMCC's Early Childhood Education Center in basic safety and injury prevention workshops.
The 3-credit college course addresses the job performance requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator Levels I+II. Students who successfully complete the course can earn Maine Fire Training & Education Fire & Life Safety Educator I+II state certification by completing 5 community education assignments.
To register, contact SMCC Enrollment Services @ 207-741-5800. For more information, contact Steve Willis (207-741-5808 or swillis@smccme.edu)
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Course Description |
FT-218 |
FIRE AND SAFETY EDUCATOR -- 3 CREDITS
This course is designed to meet the requirements of the NFPA 1035, the professional qualification standards for Public Fire and Safety Educator I and II. The course combines student activities, instructor presentations and community-based projects to develop skills and knowledge in the field. The course will provide the student with the knowledge to design a public fire and life safety program, organize a budget to meet the needs of the program, and present a fire safety or life safety education presentation. |
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