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It is expected that students will spend 2 to 3 hours, minimally, outside of the classroom/laboratory performing course related work such as readings, research, homework assignments, practica, studio work, and other academic work for every hour of instruction spent in the classroom/laboratory.
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This course provides students with an overview of the fire service. It introduces students to the various types of fire organizations, issues concerning fireground management and firefighter safety, the major types of apparatus and equipment employed, and the most current techniques and extinguishing agents used in fighting fires. Students will also examine the numerous public and private sector employment opportunities. (3 contact hours) (TAG) [Catalog Entry]
This course provides, through the use of slides and construction plans, advanced training in building construction; plan review to ensure code compliance; and relative resistance of construction elements to fire, flame spread, and structural failure. Topics include construction principles for each major type of building, structural elements, and current issues facing the construction industry. This course addresses selected recommendations of NFPA Standard 1031, Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector, Levels I and II.
(3 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]
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