Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEES-0006
Organization's ID:
CP-12-0006 (Formerly TEES-0006)
Organization:
U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
2.5 days (38 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Fire Safety, Fire Inspection, or Fire Code Enforcement
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to enable the student to identify and effectively resolve fire and life safety issues and concerns during the facilities lifespan, including; facility design, construction, routine inspection, facility maintenance, occupant fire and life safety education, and the incorporation of fire and life safety into the overall unit safety culture. The participant will utilize key resources (NFPA, OSHA, DOD UFC, and Local Code Requirements) to assist in establishing and maintaining an appropriate level of life safety to protect the facilities occupants and reduce the potential for a catastrophic fire related event from occurring.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Conduct a routine inspection
  • Calculate building/facility occupancy
  • Protect facility's occupants by utilizing key resources such as NFPA, OSHA, DOD, UFC and local code requirements
  • Identify and resolve fire and life safety issues
  • Understand facility design in relation to life safety code

General Topics:

  • Overview of NFPA codes and standards
  • History and origin of NFPA 101
  • Key definitions
  • Classification of occupancy and hazard of contents
  • Means of egress
  • Features of fire protection
  • Fire protection equipment
  • Interior finish and furniture
  • Special structures and high-rise buildings
  • Building rehabilitation
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials