FIP 124 Fire Prevention & Public Education

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course introduces fire prevention concepts as they relate to community and industrial operations referenced in NFPA standard 101. Topics include the development and maintenance of fire prevention programs, educational programs, and inspection programs. Upon completion, students should be able to research, develop, and present a fire safety program to a citizens or industrial group.

Course is typically offered in Fall
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Describe the relationship between fire prevention and the community.
Develop an educational program for delivery to a defined audience.
Discuss research about fire deaths in the United States and how fire prevention impacts this data.
Describe inspection practices and procedures.
Identify the laws, rules, regulations, and codes of the authority having jurisdiction that are relevant to fire prevention.