FIR 115 — FIR 115
This course is designed to be a comprehensive study of building materials, methods, and design as they are related to fire protection and suppression. Topics covered in this class include building materials and their impact on the fire service, types of construction, methods of construction, fire protection features, building codes, an examination fire’s effect on buildings and evaluation of fire damage. Many case studies are used during the delivery of this course to illustrate the importance of understanding building construction. This course concludes with presentations of semester long student projects. (3 lec) Preference to Fire Science majors.