FIRE 0176. Fire Inspections and Investigation for Company Officers - CO 2C
Units: 2
Prerequisite: Completion of FIRE 102 with grade of "C" or better or completion of California State Firefighter II educational requirements
Hours: 40 lecture
Aligns with Company Officer 2C of the Company Officer Program. Provides an overview of the information necessary to conduct inspections, identify hazards and address violations, performing a fire investigation to determine preliminary cause and to secure the incident scene and preserve evidence. (C-ID FIRE 220X) (CSU-with unit limitation)
FIRE 0176 - Fire Inspections and Investigation for Company Officers - CO 2C
http://catalog.sierracollege.edu/course-outlines/fire-0176/
Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Prerequisite: Completion of FIRE 102 with grade of "C" or better or completion of California State Firefighter II educational requirements Hours: 40 lecture Description: Aligns with Company Officer 2C of the Company Officer Program. Provides an overview of the information necessary to conduct inspections, identify hazards and address violations, performing a fire investigation to determine preliminary cause and to secure the incident scene and preserve evidence. (C-ID FIRE 220X) (CSU-with unit limitation) Units 2 Lecture-Discussion 40 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 40 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Outline a given occupancy and identify construction, alarm, detection, and suppression features that contribute to or prevent the spread of fire, heat and smoke. Develop an occupancy pre-incident plan. Analyze and determine fire origin and cause. Demonstrate life-safety inspection of assigned occupancy. Course Content Outline I.Fire Inspection Procedures II.Identify hazards, document and conduct follow-up inspections III.Features that Prevent or Contribute to Fire Spread IV.Securing Incident Scene V.Determining the Origin and Cause of Fires Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Describe the procedures for conducting fire inspections 2. Identifying hazards including hazardous materials and properly documenting and conducting follow-up in accordance with adopted policies 3. Identify the construction, alarm, detection and suppression features that prevent or contribute to the spread of fire, heat and smoke through a building and develop an occupancy pre-fire plan. 4. Describe the procedures for securing and incident scene which keeps unauthorized persons from restricted areas and protects evidence from damage or destruction. 5. Determine the point of origin and preliminary cause of fire to ascertain if arson is suspected Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Projects Reading Assignments 1. Read Penal Code 832 and analyze how it affects the fire investigator. 2. Read the chapter on fire growth and development and be prepared to discuss in class how it can effect fire investigation procedures. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Create a comprehensive outline of the steps to be taken when determining the point of origin of a single family dwelling fire from time of dispatch to determining the point of origin. 2. Utilizing role playing scenarios, students will perform a preliminary fire investigation of a given fire scene. 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.
Fire Technology
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The Fire Technology program prepares students for a career in the fire service and provides educational and training opportunities for employed and volunteer firefighters.
Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID)
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