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.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

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)

N/A

Repeatable

No

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