FRP 173 Law for Emergency Services

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Covers emergency services’ legal responsibilities related to driving, inspections, emergency operations, communications, fire prevention, and provision of ambulance services. Includes employee and member’s rights, duties, and liabilities. and Provides preparation for presentations in court.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Differentiate between constitutional, statutory, and unwritten law related to emergency services.
Distinguish between civil and criminal actions.
Describe the implications of Oregon law relating to personal and organizational tort for emergency services personnel.
Apply the laws relating to inspections and search and seizure of evidence.
Relate Oregon laws to the State Fire Marshal, rural fire protection districts, organizations of emergency services providers, and ambulance service areas.
Identify the fire prevention and building codes and ordinances applicable to fire and life safety in the local jurisdiction.
Identify Oregon law as it relates to the operation of emergency vehicles.
Describe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Civil Service, and other laws and ordinances dealing with employees’ rights and duties.
Employ recommended courtroom demeanor.
Prepare a case for presentation.

Content Outline

Types and Sources of Law
Civil and Criminal Actions
Torts
Municipal Liability, Sovereign Immunity and Statutory Immunity
Emergency Vehicle Traffic Regulations
Ambulance Service Areas
Emergency Services Delivery Organization
Fire Prevention Legislation, Empowerments, Statutory Mandates
Right of Entry Issues
Equal Opportunity Employment
Civil Service
Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
Job Safety Issues