FIRE 105 - Fire Prevention

(R only)

Provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly FS 107.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Define the national fire problem and role of fire prevention.
Identify and describe fire prevention organizations and associations.
Define laws, rules, regulations, and codes and identify those relevant to fire prevention of the authority having jurisdiction.
Define the functions of a fire prevention bureau.
Describe inspection practices and procedures.
Identify and describe the standards for professional qualifications for Fire Marshal, Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector, Fire and Life Safety Educator, and Fire Investigator.
List opportunities in professional development for fire prevention personnel.
Describe the history and philosophy of fire prevention.

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