FSLM 152 Building Construction for Fire Protection (5 credits)
Course Description
This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.
Course Content
A. Fire Loss Management and Life Safety
B. Principles of Construction
C. Building Construction
D. Principles of Fire Resistance
E. Fire Behavior vs Building Construction
F. Wood Construction
G. Ordinary Construction
H. Collapse
I. Ventilation
J. Non-Combustible Construction
K. Steel Construction
L. High Rise Construction
Student Outcomes
1. Describe building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, buildings codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategy, and tactics.
2. Classify major types of building construction in accordance with a local/model building code.
3. Analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction.
4. Explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on a building and their interrelationships.
5. Identify the function of each principle structural component in typical building design.
6. Differentiate between fire resistance, flame spread, and describe the testing procedures used to establish ratings for each.
7. Classify occupancy designations of the building code.
8. Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety.
9. Identify the role of GIS as it relates to building construction.
Degree Outcomes
Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking (CCRT) - Graduates will evaluate, analyze and synthesize information and ideas in order to construct informed, meaningful and justifiable conclusions. Information Competency (IC) - Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information, and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning. 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. Fire Service Research Apply scientific methods of inquiry and research to arrive at reasoned decisions regarding fire service leadership and administration.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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