Title: Describe the effects of the Civil Rights Act of 1991 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on the employment and supervision of firefighters.
Course: Public Safety II (15101-II) > Section: FIREFIGHTING: Introducing the Fire Service

Description should include

- the background of each legislation
- the effects of ADA on applicants and employers (i.e., to prevent discrimination).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What physical disabilities could prevent an individual from being an effective firefighter?
- What are some hiring restrictions the fire service imposes?
- What jobs in the fire service are open to applicants with physical disabilities?
- What is the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and who is affected by it?