FST 115 FIRE PREVENTION

							                                                SYLLABUS
                                  FST 115 Fire Prevention (3 Credits)
DIVISION: Workforce Services
CURRICULA IN WHICH COURSE IS TAUGHT: Fire Science
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: FST 115 Fire Prevention (3 Crs)
CREDITS: 3                                                     HOURS/WEEK LECTURE: 3
HOURS/WEEK LAB: 0                                        LECTURE/LAB COMBINATION: 3 (0)
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I.      CATALOG DESCRIPTION: FST 115 Fire Prevention (3 crs)
       This course provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention,
       organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of
       fire hazards, and the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation,
       and fire and life-safety education. Lecture 3 hours per week.

II.    RELATIONSHIP OF THE COURSE TO CURRICULA OBJECTIVES IN WHICH
       IT IS TAUGHT: Required in the Fire Science AAS Degree Program

III.   REQUIRED BACKGROUND: None

IV.    COURSE CONTENT:
                History and Philosophy of Fire Prevention:
                         Historical Background
                         Early Fire Prevention Measures
                         Tragedy a Spur to Regulations
                         Laboratories Improve Fire Safety
                         Variables in the Philosophy of Fire Prevention
                Status of Education, Engineering and Enforcement in the USA
                        The three “E’s” (Education, Engineering, and Enforcement)
                Public Fire and Life Safety Education
                         Scope of Fire and Life Safety Education Programs
                         Home Inspection Program
                         Fire Prevention Education through Civic Organizations
                         Fire Safety Clinics and Seminars
                         Community Events
                         Fire and Life Safety education in the Schools
                         Hospital Programs
                         Scout Groups
                         Wildlife Fire Prevention
                         Public Safety Combined Programs
                         Publicity Programs
                         Media Publicity
                         Smoke Alarm Programs
                         Fire Prevention Week
                         Volunteer Fire Departments
                         Review of Successful Programs
                         Future Needs in Fire and Life Safety Education
Enforcing Fire Safety Compliance
        Publicity for Fire Codes
        Plan-Review Program for Fire Code Enforcement
        Control of Sales and Use as a Means of Fire Code Enforcement
        Structural Control as a Means of Fire and Building Code Enforcement
        Control of Occupancy as a Means of Fire Code Enforcement
        Legal Aspects of Fire Code Enforcement
        Condemnation of Unsafe Structures
        Fire Safety Considerations in Special Occupancies
Fire Safety Inspection Procedures
        Preparation for Inspection
        Identification and Permission to Inspect
        The Inspection Tour
        Correcting Violations during Inspection
        Discussing Findings with Escorts
        The Exit Interview
        Report of Inspection
        Reinspection and Procedures to Enforce Compliance
        Classification of Hazards
        Hazards in Various Types of Occupancies
        Legal and Moral Responsibilities of the Inspector
        Conflicts with Other Agency Inspections
Preparing Fire Service Personnel for Fire Prevention Duties
        Lack of Emphasis on Fire Prevention
        Fire Prevention raining for All Fire Service Personnel
        Master Plans for Fire Protection
        Recruit Training Programs
        Pre-fire Planning
        Fire Prevention Training Assignments
        Training in Fire Prevention Inspection
        National Professional Qualifications System
Organization and Administration of Municipal Fire Prevention Units
        The place of Fire Prevention in Municipal Government
        Fire Service Administration in Municipal Government
        Fire Prevention Functions
        The Fire Prevention Bureau
        Sources of Conflict within the Fire Department
        Fire Prevention Advisory Committee
        Intensive Inspection Program
        Fees for Services
        Personnel Trends
        State Responsibilities
        The Relation of Fire Prevention to Other Municipal Agencies
Instilling Positive Fire Reaction
        Individual Decisions When Fire Occurs
        Fire Reporting Procedures
        Home Fire Drills
        School Fire Drills
        Institutional Fire Drills
        Industrial Fire Drills
        Proper Use of Fire Extinguishers
        Large Residential Occupancies
        Prevention and Control of Panic Reactions
        Conditions that Contribute to Panic
        Guard or Watch Duty Responsibilities
        Private Fire Brigades
        Fire Safety Manuals
        Public Elevator Fire Safety
        Fire Reaction Safeguards in Housing for Older Adults
        Fire Reaction for Special Occupancies
        Fire Reaction in High-Rise Structures
              Fire Prevention Efforts of the Private Sector
                      Organizations with Primary Fire Prevention Functions
                      Organizations with Allied Interests in Fire Prevention
                      Private Organization Efforts in Prevention
              Fire Prevention Responsibilities of the Public Sector
                      U.S. Department of State, Treasury, Defense, Justice,
                      U.S. Department of the Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, Labor
                      U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development
                      U.S. Department of Transportation, Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security
                      Independent U.S. Government Agencies
                      State Agencies, County Agencies, Municipal Government and Support Agencies
              Fire Prevention through Arson Suppression
                      The Crime of Arson, Model Arson Laws and Motives for Arson
                      Investigation of Suspected Arson
                      Arson and Civil Unrest, Arson Arrests, Arson Related Research Projects and Arson Control Needs
              International Practices in Fire Prevention
                      Fire Death Statistics for Various Countries
                      Causes of Fires
                      Rural Fires
                      Variables that Affect Statistics
                      Comparisons of Fire Prevention Education and Enforcement
                      Canadian Fire Safety Procedure
              Fire Prevention Research
                      U.S. Forest Services Fire Prevention Research
                      High risk area research
                      National Institute of Standards of Technology Research
                      University Research
                      Canadian Research Activities
                      Code Enforcement Research
                      National Fire Academy Research
                      Other Research Activities
              Proving Fire Prevention Works
                      Measurement of Fire Prevention Effectiveness
                      Annual Report
                      Recording Fire Safety Activities, Deaths, Injuries, and Loss Statistics
                      National Fire Incident Reporting System
                      Use of Computers
                      Approaches to the Fire Problem

V.     LEARNER OUTCOMES:
       The student will have an understanding and knowledge of fire prevention, including arson
       suppression, fire safety education, and code enforcement.

VI.    EVALUATION:
       Student must show passing grade on combination of attendance, participation, quizzes, homework,
       projects and test.

VII.   The course supports the following competencies and objectives:
       A.     SCHEV Competencies
              1.     Writing
              2.     Oral Communication
              3.     Critical Thinking

       B.     DCC Educational Objectives
              1.    Communication
              2.    Learning Skills
              3.    Critical Thinking
              4.    Interpersonal Skills and Human Relations
              5.    Computational and Computer Skills
              6.    Understanding Culture and Society
              7.    Wellness