This course will provide an introduction to the history and philosophy of fire protection, the basic principles and concepts of organizational structure, the construction of new fire facilities and training. Topics that will be covered include the distribution of equipment and personnel, personnel management, communications, community and public relations, and a review of fire losses. There will also be a discussion of the relationship between fire prevention and fire control and extinguishment, budgeting, the use of systems analysis and operations research, reports and their uses.