ENHS1015 Fire Protection
This is an introductory course in fire protection. Topics include chemistry of fire, behavior of fire, fire hazards, fire suppression systems.
Prerequisite
None
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Diagnose the fire tetrahedron
Identify the physical states of matter
Assess the hazards potential of liquids fire fuels
Contrast classes of fires
Differentiate between the four phases of fire
Compare public and private fire departments
Develop a model emergency action plan
Explore life safety and building codes
Identify different types of fire identification systems
Differentiate between the different types of fire suppression systems
Identify common fire hazards
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities. If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process.
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Credit Details