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Catalog Description Advisory: Completion with grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in FIRE 0001 Hours: 54 lecture 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 as key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. (C-ID FIRE 130X) (CSU-with unit limitation) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Assess the importance of studying building construction as it relates to firefighter safety and fire ground operations. CSLO #2: Compare and contrast the various types of building construction and how they behave under fire conditions. CSLO #3: Describe the construction materials used in different building types. CSLO #4: Analyze and discuss theoretical concepts of how fire impacts major types of building construction Effective Term Fall 2026 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours 108 Total Student Learning Hours 162 Course Objectives 1. Identify various classifications of building construction; 2. Outline theoretical concepts of how fire impacts major types of building construction; 3. Describe building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategy, and tactics; 4. Classify major types of building construction in accordance with a local/model building code; 5. Analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction; 6. Explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on a building and their interrelationships; 7. Identify the function of each principle structural component in typical building design; 8. Differentiate between fire resistance, flame spread, and describe the testing procedures used to establish ratings for each; 9. Classify occupancy designations of the building code; 10. Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety; 11. Identify the role of GIS as it relates to building construction. General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information CSU Transferable Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Example: Following a lecture on different loads and stresses that are placed on a building, students are expected to participate in a discussion providing examples of loads and stresses in buildings they most frequent, i.e. stores, malls, homes, gas stations, etc.. Students are evaluated on participation, rational and correctness of responses. Objective Examinations Example: Students will take a multiple choice test on the various types of building construction. Standard Grading. Objective 4. Example: Name the five types of building construction? Problem Solving Examinations Example: While working in small groups, students are to identify and differentiate occupancy classifications from building photos provided by the instructor. Students/groups are evaluated based upon their ability to correctly identify and/or differentiate occupancy classifications. Reports Example: Students will write a report on structural failure and/or collapse. They are to identify the indicators of potential structure failure as they relate to firefighter safety. Students will be evaluated based on a rubric provided to the students. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Lecture: The instructor will give a PowerPoint presentation on building components. During an onsite tour of a building under construction, the student will be able to identify construction components of the building that had been shown in the presentation. The instructor will lecture on building collapse and students will complete a worksheet where they will identify drawings of the various types of building collapse. Distance Learning From the text on Fire Resistive Construction, the instructor will provide written lecture, pdf handouts of the various types of construction, written assignment instruction, and an assignment worksheet. Each student will review the Module materials and complete the assignment worksheet identifying the correct construction materials based on the information given. Each student will post his/her worksheet on the Discussion Board, receive feedback from other students, and provide feedback to at least 2 other student postings. The instructor will review all student postings and provide feedback. (Objective 8) In the Firefighting Concerns of Green Construction chapter, the instructor will provide written lecture, pdf handouts, PowerPoint presentation, and written assignment instruction. The assignment requires each student to outline using the concerns. Each student will post his/her work on the Discussion Board, receive feedback from other students, and provide feedback to at least 2 other student postings. The instructor will review all student postings and provide feedback. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments 1. The student will read the section of the textbook pertaining to building loads and will produce a list of examples of each type of load. 2. The student will read the portion of the textbook concerning building construction classification and be prepared to discuss construction types in class and provide one example of each type of construction. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. The student will build a scale model of a Type V, wood construction building at the framing stage. All structural members of the foundation, walls and roof will be labeled and identified. 2. Given a set of blue prints, determine the correct construction classification of a building. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Required Materials Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service Author: Francis L. Brannigan & Glenn P. Corbett Publisher: Jones and Bartlett, Oklahoma State University Publication Date: 2022 Text Edition: 6th Classic Textbook?: Yes OER Link: OER: Building Construction related to the Fire Service Author: IFSTA International Fire Service Training Agency Publisher: IFSTA Publication Date: 2016 Text Edition: 4th Classic Textbook?: Yes OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.

Catalog Description Advisory: Completion of FIRE 0001 and 0008 with grades of "C" or better strongly recommended Hours: 54 lecture Description: Introduces the general practices involved in fire investigation. Topics include determining the cause of fires (accidental, suspicious, and incendiary); types of fires; related laws; introduction to incendiary fires; motives for starting fires; recognizing and preserving evidence; interviewing witnesses and suspects; and arrest, detention, and court procedures. (CSU) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Explain how to investigate Vehicle Fires, Structure Fires, and Wildland Fires. CSLO #2: Outline the evidence collection process. CSLO #3: Explain how to interview witnesses and suspects. CSLO #4: Explain the Fire Investigator's role in court procedures. Effective Term Fall 2026 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours 108 Total Student Learning Hours 162 Course Objectives 1. Describe how to recognize, protect, and preserve evidence of fire cause 2. Explain the techniques relating to court procedures 3. Explain the techniques for interviewing witnesses and suspects 4. Diagnose the point of origin at a fire scene 5. Describe the scientific method of fire investigation General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information CSU Transferable Methods of Evaluation Essay Examinations Example: Students will write an essay on the arrest and detention procedures. Rubric Grading. Objective Examinations Example: Students will take a multiple-choice examination on Fire Cause Determination. Standard Grading. Example Question: What is the process used by the investigator to identify the ignition source? A. The scientific method, B. Ignition sequence assessment, C. Ignition source analysis, D. All of the above. Problem Solving Examinations Example: Students will be given a wildland fire scenario and are to determine where the fire started. Rubric Grading. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Lecture: The instructor will lecture on recognizing, protecting and collecting evidence of fire cause. Students will then outline the proper procedure for collecting evidence during an instructor provided scenario. The instructor will lecture on diagnosing the point of origin for a wildland fire. Students will then determine points of origin for a given scenario. Distance Learning Following an on-line lecture on fire scene evidence, students will be given a fire scenario with video and photos. Students are to review the scenario and describe how to recognize, protect, and preserve evidence of fire cause. Students will post their findings for an on-line discussion. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments 1. Read chapter in text book on Planning an Investigation and be prepared to discuss in class. 2. Read chapter in text book on motor vehicle fires and complete "In Action" review questions at the end of the chapter. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Following a lecture on writing a fire investigation report, students will write a 2 page report on an instructor provided fire scenario. 2. Given instructor provided photographs of an extinguished residential structure fire, students are to determine the point of origin by outlining specific fire scene indicators. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Required Materials Fire Investigator Principles and Practice Author: IAFC -NFPA-International Association of Arson Investigators Publisher: Jones and Barlett Publication Date: 2022 Text Edition: 6th Classic Textbook?: Yes OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.