P AD 4401 - Introduction to First Responder Organizations

3 Credits

Students will analyze the policies and practices of agencies commonly referred to as local “first responders,” including emergency management, fire and emergency medical, and police organizations. Emphasis will be on homeland security, including the formal and informal relationships between first responder agencies and the manner in which local first responders interact with the state and federal agencies involved in homeland security. Topics may include historical evolution of these agencies; current and future challenges in the fields; services and operations.Course may be taken for credit more than once, provided subject matter is not repeated.