FRP 166 Firefighter’s Law

Lecture Hours: 1
Credits: 1

Covers the legal responsibilities and rights of firefighters in driving, inspection, emergency operations, communication and fire prevention. Includes a firefighter’s rights as a civil service employee.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Drive emergency apparatus using the standard exemptions and legal responsibilities provided for emergency responders in the Oregon Traffic Code.
Determine the authority and responsibility in fire cause and fire abatement provided to state and local officials in Title 38 of the Oregon Revised Statutes.
Apply Oregon’s tort liability law to personal and organizational firefighting situations.
Apply Oregon and Federal statutes and case law in dealing with employee rights.

Content Outline

Differences Between Three Types of Law
- Constitutional
- Statutory
- Unwritten
Differences Between Civil and Criminal Actions
Implications of Oregon Law Relating to Personal and Organizational Tort
Oregon Laws Related to:
- State Fire Marshal
- Rural Fire Protection Districts
- Organization of Fire Departments
Fire Prevention and Building Codes and Ordinances Applicable to Fire and Life
- Safety in the Local Jurisdiction
Oregon Law As It Relates to the Operation of Emergency Vehicles
Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Civil Service
- Other Laws and Ordinances