FIRE 203 Fire Prevention
This course 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.
Cross Listed Courses
N/A
Prerequisite
Acceptance to Program
Corequisite
N/A
Notes
N/A
FIRE 203Fire Prevention
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Health Science and Human Services Academic
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
2 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
30
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
0
Prerequisite Narrative
Acceptance to Program
Corequisite Narrative
N/A
Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)
III. Catalog Course Description
This course 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.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Explain the national fire problem and role of fire prevention.
- Understand the origin and history of fire prevention.
- Evaluate methods and procedures used in fire prevention programs.
- Distinguish and identify the responsibility and authority for fire prevention inspections and related activities.
- Correlate and examine the basic principles of fire cause determination as they relate to fire prevention and fire investigation.
- Compare and contrast the relationship between fire safety education and fire prevention.
- Explain the importance of report preparation and records management in fire prevention efforts.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
UNIT 1 National Fire Problem and Role of Fire Prevention
UNIT 2 Fire Prevention Organizations and Associations
UNIT 3 Laws, Rules, Regulations and Codes
UNIT 4 Fire Prevention Bureau Functions
UNIT 5 Tools and Equipment
UNIT 6 Roles and Responsibilities of Fire Prevention Personnel
UNIT 7 Professional Certification
UNIT 8 Professional Development
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Quizzes, Unit Exams, Writing Assignments, Projects
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Comprehensive Final Examination