FIRETC-109 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety & Survival - Eric Pearce

Introduction

John Eric Pearce, MPA, BS, AS, EMT-P
Adjunct Professor

Welcome potential students!  This course is being delivered in a 4-week format, which means that it is going to require more work per week than a typical full semester length course.  Please be aware of this prior to signing up.

Course Description

Introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout emergency services.

What to Expect in this Course

Some tips from the instructor-
Online courses require a student that is disciplined to keep to the course schedule
and deadline requirements. If you are the type of student that procrastinates and
waits until the night before an assignment is due, I highly encourage you to not do
this with online courses. Inevitability with dealing with technology, there are
going to be issues. Computers break, internet connections go out, power fails,
programs become corrupt, data files become lost, etc. If students wait until the
last minute to meet online class deadlines, the outcome may mean a missed
deadline! Please don’t let this happen to you! Preplan! Finish BEFORE the
“night before a deadline.” Make sure your data is backed up in multiple
locations. Preplanning is an important issue in the fire service as a whole, so
undertaking your own preplanning for any online course is a great habit to get
into!

Types of Assessments

Online Discussion/Quizzes Discussion participation and chapter quizzes- 20%
Midterm Exam- 20%
Research Paper/Project Refer to paper/project info sheet- 30%
Final Exam- 30%

Textbook Information

Title: Fire Fighter Safety and Survival
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Learning
ISBN: 978-1284180176
Edition: 3nd Edition
Year: 2021

Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

• CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
• CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.

Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.

Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.

Library

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!

Last updated: 05/16/2026 Sub#: 2044 Sub ID: 214685