MSE 5101

Description

Explores the basic principles and terms of law in relation to fire protection and various legal actions against people or organizations charged with emergency services management duties. Contains court cases, statutes, and regulations that have an impact on emergency service organizations.

Objectives

1. Discuss how the legal framework and structure of the U.S. Government and its agencies operate and interact with state and local governments and its citizenry during times of national, regional, state, and local emergencies, whether they are natural catastrophes or man-made events.
2. Compare and contrast how public health laws and state laws interact with emergency management personnel along with those of the private sector during states of emergency.
3. Analyze the Stafford Act and its implications during times of emergencies.
4. Evaluate the separation of powers in an emergency between the governors, legislature, courts, and local governments.
5. Develop a comprehensive response plan that includes participation of the National Incident Management System and the National Response Framework.
6. Discuss the uses and restrictions of searches, seizures, and evacuations along with the implications of sovereign, governmental, and individual immunity.
7. Evaluate the consequences of the terrorist dirty bomb attack in Washington, D.C. and the complications associated with a pandemic flu outbreak in New Jersey.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the CSU Bookstore at bookstore@columbiasouthern.edu