Fire Suppression
| Course Code | FIRE-105 |
|---|---|
| Lecture hours per week | 4 |
| Lab hours per week | |
| Course Availability | Open |
| Description | This course provides an overview of the equiment, practices and tactical procedures related to fire extinguishment. It describes hoses and associated appliances used in water delivery and fire attack lines. Causes and prevention of damage, and the methods of inspection, testing, maintenance and handling are also covered. It provides an overview of the application of water streams at the fire scene beginning with accessing a reliable water supply through municipal hydrants, water tankers or drafting. It includes the development of skills associated with the selection and safe operation of solid, fog and master streams. The types, purpose and construction of nozzles used to produce fire streams are also covered. It describes the types, classification system, propulsion methods, extinguishants, characteristics and use of portable fire extinguishers used by the fire service. It also describes the limitations of these devices and the precautions associated with their use. It also specifies considerations, procedures and precautions necessary to successfully extinguish the four classes of fire and compressed gas cylinder fires. All subjects and material in the course comply with National Fire Protection Association 1001 Firefighter 1 and 2 standards, and will be within the scope of reference for the NFPA certification examination held at the end of the semester. |