Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: NNFA-0274 Version: 4 Organization's ID: R/N0396 Organization: U.S. Fire Administration - National Fire Academy (NFA) Location: Classroom-based Length: 6 days (41 hours) Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 11/1/2026 - 10/31/2029 11/1/2023 - 10/31/2026 11/1/2020 - 10/31/2023 9/1/2017 - 10/31/2020 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Emergency Management Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide Incident Commanders (IC) with the tools they need to conduct proper pre-incident planning for the target hazards in their communities. Learning Outcomes: Recognize the importance of having prior knowledge of the fire protection systems in a building Explain the importance of pre-incident planning in making appropriate decisions in specific emergency situations Explain the benefits of pre-incident planning and the relationship between these activities and the effective use of fire protection systems Identify the value and performance capabilities of many of the passive fire protection features installed in buildings and facilities Explain the role of fire alarm systems in life safety, fire protection and fire control Explain the strategic and tactical roles of water-based systems in fire control and suppression Identify the types of smoke management systems, their locations in buildings, how they operate, and their roles in strategic and tactical efforts Distinguish the role and function of specialty systems in fire protection Explain the need to identify special hazards and how they affect the Pre-Incident Plan (PIP) Present a Pre-Incident Plan (PIP) to a multicompany drill environment General Topics: • purpose of fire protection systems • decision-making • pre-incident planning benefits • passive fire protection systems • fire alarm systems • water-based protection systems • smoke control systems • specialty systems • special hazards and trends Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Case Studies Classroom Exercise Discussion Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Presentations Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from U.S. Fire Administration - National Fire Academy (NFA) View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content