Course Descriptions

FIRE 100 - Introduction To Fire Protection

• Prerequisite: "C" or higher in ENG 22/60 or ESL 23, OR Placement in ENG 100; Placement in MATH 24/50

FIRE majors only. History and philosophy of fire protection. Introduction to fire agencies; current fire legislation, career orientation, recruitment and training programs, classification and pay systems, employee organization. This course is designed as a general background for vocational students. May be taken on a CR/N basis.

3 hrs. lect. per week

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of FIRE 100, the student will be able to:

• Describe the History and Philosophy of fire protection
• Analyze statistics of loss of life and property by fire
• Define and study current legislation related to fire protection
• Recognize the development and career orientation
• Describe fire department classification and pay plans
• Explain the four components of combustion
• Explain what the greatest life safety hazard is
• Define the three basic types of materials that provide fuel for all fires
• Discuss how the increased amount of combustibles in our daily lives has contributed to national and international fire problems