FIRE 205 - Fire Prevention

Offered FL, WI, as needed
Lecture- 3 Lab- 0 Clinical/Studio- 0
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Students will need to have a State of Michigan Firefighter I & II certificate before starting the fire science program.
This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use and application of codes and standards, plans review, fire inspections, fire and life safety education, and fire investigation.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Define the national fire problem and role of fire prevention.
Describe fire prevention organizations and associations.
Define laws, rules, regulations and codes, and identify those relevant to fire prevention of the authority having jurisdiction.
Define the functions of a fire prevention bureau.
Describe inspection practices and procedures.
Describe the standards for professional qualifications for Fire Marshal, Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector, Fire and Life Safety Educator, and Fire Investigator.
List opportunities in professional development for fire prevention personnel.
Analyze the history and philosophy of fire prevention.