Program Overview

Program Overview

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Course Details

FESA 437 - Fire and Emergency: Legal Considerations

Description

Fire service in relation to the complex legal system of the United States, individual states, and local jurisdiction.

Prerequisite

• FESA 432 (Fire and Emergency Services Budgeting)
• FESA 433 (Fire and Emergency: Human Resources)

Textbooks and Materials

Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.

Instructors

David Wolf

David Wolf is the Fire Chief with Estes Valley Fire Protection District. He serves as the Chair for the Volunteer & Combination Section of the Colorado State Fire Chiefs. Chief Wolf regularly presents on topics including leadership, instruction, budgeting, and management of combination agencies.

Course Schedule

Section 801 (Online)

• Date: Oct 20 - Dec 21, 2025 (9 wks.)
• Time: Asynchronous
• Drop and withdrawal deadlines:
  • 100% tuition and fees refunded: October 27, 2025
  • 50% tuition refunded with 'W' grade: November 12, 2025
  • No tuition refunded and 'W' grade: December 7, 2025
• Instructors: David Wolf
• Tuition: $1,470 (subject to Board of Governors’ approval in early summer)