x

Courses

FIR 208 - Building Construction

The Building Construction course for the Fire Science program will provide the student with information and details on how building construction relates to the fire service. The content will enable the student to identify the components of building construction related to fire ground operations and life safety. Construction and design structure elements will be shown as key factors when inspecting, conducting pre-planning fire operations, and fire ground operations. The student will specifically focus on firefighter safety and the relationship between building construction and dynamics of fire behavior.

Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent.

3 Semester hour(s)

3 lec/week