Study of the rights, duties, liability concerns, and responsibilities of public fire protection agencies and personnel.
Academic Dishonesty Policy
Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. For additional information refer to the "Student Code of Conduct" in the Weatherford College student handbook.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify types of law and how they work within the court system and how they function in society.
- Compare criminal and civil law and liability issues.
- Define contract and employee issues including: labor, rights, and discrimination.
- Identify federal laws affecting emergency services.
- Explain public accountability laws.
Required Textbooks
Varone, J. Curtis. Legal Considerations for the Fire and Emergency Services. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning, 2007.
Suggested Readings
(not required for course) Hogan, Lawrence J. Legal Aspects for the Fire Service, 3rd ed. Frederick, MD: Amlex
Evaluation Standards
Students will be evaluated based on their overall averages from the assignments, quizzes, class participation, semester long project, research papers, examinations and participations in discussion forums. The students grade will be calculated from the above actions by utilization of the below model
Assignments 30%
Quizzes 30%
Exams (midterm 10%, final 20%)
Semester Long Project 10%
90% to 100% = A
80% to 89% = B
70% to 79% = C
60% to 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Disabilities
ADA Statement:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.
Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.
Hope Statement
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).
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Thursday, September 9, 2021, 3:14 PM
