Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
FRTI-0046
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
Self-paced (126 hours over 7 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Fire Science, Public Safety, or Emergency Management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide information needed to interpret emergence scene conditions to implement appropriate strategies and tactics.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply the classification system for a building in accordance with NFPA 220
  • Predict the path and method of fire travel based upon building construction features
  • List critical safety issues that affect firefighter safety for each classification of construction
  • Recognize critical size-up issues such as smoke, heat, and fire travel inside a structure
  • Identify appropriate measures to enhance the safety of emergency responders within each type of building construction
  • Identify the hazard class and product name of hazardous materials found at an emergency scene

General Topics:

  • Building construction, hazardous materials, fire behavior, and hydraulics
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials