FSLM 137 Fire Protection Systems (5 credits)

2. Describe the basic elements of a public water supply system including sources, distribution networks, piping and hydrants.

3. Explain why water is a commonly used extinguishing agent.

4. Identify the different types and components of sprinkler, standpipe and foam systems.

5. Review residential and commercial sprinkler legislation.

6. Identify the different types of non-water-based fire suppression systems.

7. Explain the basic components of a fire alarm system.

8. Identify the different types of detectors and explain how they detect fire.

9. Describe the hazards of smoke and list the four factors that can influence smoke movement in a building.

10. Discuss the appropriate application of fire protection systems.

11. Explain the operation and appropriate application for the different types of portable fire protection systems.

Degree Outcomes
Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze and synthesize information and ideas in order to construct informed, meaningful and justifiable conclusions. Fire Service Organizational Management: Apply organizational theories and models of behavioral science in organizational diagnostics and development to organizational challenges associated with the fire protection services. Fire Systems Risk Management: Analyze the factors that shape risk and apply them to strategies for fire and injury prevention including fire risk reduction prevention, enforcement, investigation, research, and planning

Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50