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Explores the philosophy & history of emergency services. Presents the history of loss of life & property in fire, major medical emergencies, & natural disasters. Covers the responsibility of emergency services in a community, the roles, values & responsibilities of a paramedic & firefighter, an overview of the ICS system & the organization & function of emergency services agencies & allied organizations, education & certification. Includes sources of professional literature, awareness and identification of hazardous materials, emergency services apparatus, fire behavior, detection & protection systems, cultural diversity, harassment in the workplace and survey of professional career opportunities and requirements.