This course covers liability issues for the criminal justice professional. Topics include civil rights violations, tort liability, employment issues, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain civil trial procedures and discuss contemporary liability issues.

***This course is part of the Public Service Management Certificate program but is open for any Public Safety employee to participate. There is a textbook requirement that is not covered by N.C. Public Safety tuition waiver.*** 

This certification-related course covers the knowledge, skills, and requirements referenced in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard, 2020 edition, for Fire Officer I training. Topics include officer roles and responsibilities, community risk reduction, budgets, fire cause determination, inspections, education, leadership, management, public relations, and other requirements included in the NFPA standard. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of relevant NFPA standards as required for state Fire Officer I certification. 

This Technical Rescuer (TR) Trench block course will present the Technical Rescuer with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfy the requirements of Chapter 8 (Trench) of NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications. This block course covers all five required parts of the Technical Rescuer Trench certification course series as outlined by the NC Fire and Rescue Commission. : FIP-6101 TR Trench Rescue Operations, FIP-6102 TR Trench Rigging, FIP-6103 TR Trench Protective Systems, FIP-6104 TR Trench Load Stabilization, FIP-6105 TR Trench Victim Management.