FRP 260 Fire Prevention

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Includes 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. Meets or exceeds FESHE Fire Protection (C0286).

Student Learning Outcomes:

Define the national fire problem and role of fire prevention.
Identify and 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.
Identify and 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.
Describe the history and philosophy of fire prevention.

Content Outline

National Fire Problem and Role of Fire Prevention
- Definition
- Historical Overview
- Data Analysis/GIS
- Current Trends of Fire Prevention
Fire Prevention Organizations and Associations
- Public-Federal, State and Local
- Private-International, National and Regional
Laws, Rules, Regulations and Codes
- Definitions
- Applicability
- Interrelationship
- Limitations
Fire Prevention Bureau Functions
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Plans Review
- Fire Inspections
- Fire and Life Safety Education
- Fire Investigations
Tools and Equipment
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Plans Review
- Fire Inspections
- Fire and Life Safety Education
- Fire Investigations
Roles and Responsibilities of Fire Prevention Personnel
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Code Development and Interpretation
- Training and Education
- Enforcement
- Management
Professional Certification
- National Fire Prevention Development Model
- Training and Education
- Certification Systems