FIRE 0003. Fire Behavior and Combustion
Units: 3
Advisory: Completion with grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in FIRE 1
Hours: 54 lecture
Theory and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled; an in-depth study of fire chemistry and physics, fire characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents, and fire control techniques. (C-ID FIRE 140X) (CSU-with unit limitation)
FIRE 0003 - Fire Behavior and Combustion
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Advisory: Completion with grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in FIRE 1 Hours: 54 lecture Description: Theory and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled; an in-depth study of fire chemistry and physics, fire characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents, and fire control techniques. (C-ID FIRE 140X) (CSU-with unit limitation) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Compare, differentiate and explain terminology, definitions, and phenomena of fire chemistry and dynamics. Assess and justify various methods and techniques to use in fire extinguishment. Compare and contrast desirable and undesirable characteristics of water, and recommend its most appropriate application, given a structural fire scenario. Course Content Outline I. Introduction A. Organic vs. Inorganic Chemistry B. General Classes of Hazardous Materials C. Classification of Fire and Extinguishing Agents (Symbology and Definition) 1. Class A-Ordinary Combustibles 2. Class B-Flammable or Combustible Liquids and Gases 3. Class C-Energized Electrical Equipment 4. Class D-Combustible Metals 5. Class K-Certain Cooking Media D. Laws and Regulations E. OSHA F Material Safety Data Sheets 1. How They Are Used 2. When Required 3. Information Contained (16 Categories) 4. Class Exercise On Use and Interpretation G. NFPA 704 Placard 1. When Used 2. Interpretation and Identification of Hazards 3. Identification of NFPA 704 Use Outside of Class H. Resources Available 1. Chem Trec 2. National Response Center II. Units of measurement A. Length, Size, Volume, Mass B. Weight, Pressure, Temperature C. Concentration D. Density E. Specific Gravity F. Vapor Density G. Forms of Energy III. Chemical reactions A. Law of Heat Transfer B. Endothermic Reactions C. Exothermic Reactions D. Heat vs. Temperature IV. Fire and the physical world A. Physical States of Matter 1. Solid 2. Liquid 3. Gas vs. Vapor B. Temperature 1. Temperature Scales and Interpretation 2. Celsius vs. Fahrenheit C. Pressure 1. Atmospheric Pressure 2. Gauge Pressure 3. Vapor Pressure V. Heat and its effects A. Conduction B. Convection C. Radiation D. Structural Fire Behavior E. How All Three Contribute to Fire Propagation and Spread VI. Properties of solid materials VII. Common flammable liquids and gases A. Vaporization 1. Boiling Point 2. Vapor Pressure B. Flammable Range C. Flash Point, Fire Point, Ignition Temperature D. Compressed Gasses 1. Hazards 2. Storage 3. Transport E. Flammable Liquids 1. Storage 2. Transportation 3. Hazards a. BLEVE-Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion b. Response General Procedures c. Evacuation Considerations VIII. Fire Behavior A. Ignition to Decay B. Thermal Layering/Thermal Balance 1. Water Application, if Inappropriate-Disrupting the Thermal Balance C. Flashover 1. Recognition 2. Prevention D. Backdraft 1. Recognition 2. Prevention D. The Chemical Reaction E. Balancing Simple Equations F. Oxidation-Reduction Reactions G. The Combustion Process 1. Heat of Combustion 2. Spontaneous Combustion H. Fire Triangle and Fire Tetrahedron IX. Fire Extinguishment X. Extinguishment agents A. Water B. Foam and Types of Foam C. Carbon Dioxide D. Halons E. Dry Chemical F. Chemistry of Action G. Dry Powder H. Class K Information XI. Hazards by classification types Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Identify the fundamental theories of fire behavior and combustion; 2. Differentiate the various types of extinguishing agents; 3. Identify Physical properties of the three states of matter; 4. Categorize the components of fire; 5. Explain the physical and chemical properties of fire; 6. Describe and apply the process of burning; 7. Define and use basic terms and concepts associated with the chemistry and dynamics of fire; 8. Discuss various materials and their relationship to fires as fuel; 9. Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of water as a fire suppression agent; 10. Articulate other suppression agents and strategies; 11. Compare other methods and techniques of fire extinguishments. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Objective Examinations Problem Solving Examinations Reports Reading Assignments 1. The student will read the material on classification of fire and extinguishing agents and then complete a worksheet identifying the correct extinguishing agent to be used on a particular class of fire. 2. The student will read the material on the Department of Transportation hazard classes and then complete a worksheet identifying the nine hazard classes. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Write an essay outlining the characteristics of the classes of hazardous materials, how they impact responders and what resources are available to assist responders. 2. Determine the atomic number, symbol and atomic weight of a given element using a periodic table of elements. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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