Course Descriptions

FIRE 150 - Industrial Fire Protection

• Prerequisite: "C" or higher in ENG 22/60 or ESL 23, OR Placement in ENG 100; Placement in MATH 24/50
• Recommended Prep: FIRE 100 and FIRE 102

Basic fire protection-prevention course for industry. Includes planning, managing and training for fi re emergencies. Cross-listed as OESM 150. May be taken on a CR/N basis.

3 hrs. lect. per week

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of FIRE 150, the student will be able to:

• Describe the various principles of combustion and fire growth
• Determine building classification and construction types
• Explain the relationship between building systems and fire protection
• Identify appropriate housekeeping requirements for fire protection
• Describe the pros, cons and application of various fire protection systems
• Perform a basic fire safety inspection
• Appropriately determine occupancy classifications and understand unique fire protection needs for various occupancies
• Describe unique fire protection measures required for hazardous materials
• Draw a diagram of a structure identifying fire protection and classification types
• Describe requirements for fire safety under HIOSH rules
• Read plans and write an inspection report
• Identify unique fire hazards associated with high-risk processes