FIRE 1280 - Fire Protection Equipment & Systems 1

Objectives: The student will:

1. Define the term “fire”
2. Define the term “tetrahedron”
3. Identify two of each of the following energy heat sources:
   1. Chemical
   2. Mechanical
   3. Electrical
4. Identify the following potential stages of fires:
   1. Pre-burning
   2. Initial burning
   3. Vigorous burning
   4. Interactive burning
   5. Remote burning
5. Define the terms “flashover” and “flame over”
6. Define the three methods of heat transfer
7. Define the three physical states of matier in which fuels are commonly found
8. Define the hazard of finely divided fuels as they relate to the combustion process
9. Define flash point and ignition temperature
10. Define the relationship of oxygen concentration in air and its effect on the combustion process
11. Identify three products of combustion commonly found in structure fires that create life hazards
12. Define the following units of heat measurement:
    1. British Thermal Unit (BTU)
    2. Fahrenheit (F) degrees
    3. Celsius (C) degrees
    4. Calorie (c)
    5. Kilowatt (kw)
    6. British Thermal Unit/seconds (BTU/sec)
    7. Watt (w) power
    8. Megawatt (mw)
    9. Joule
13. Match fire classes with their descriptions
14. Match fire classes with their primary extinguishments methods

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to define the general properties of flammable and combustible liquids.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Define the basic effects of temperature and pressure on flammable and combustible liquids
2. Define flammable and explosive limits
3. Define specific gravity and boiling point
4. Define the basic classes of flammable and combustible liquids as defined by NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids
5. Identify the effect of pressure on the design, size, and contents of storage tanks and containers for flammable and combustible liquids
6. Identify storage, handling, and use conditions of flammable and combustible liquids that are most conducive to the initiation, propagation, and spread of fire
7. Identify how to abate the fire hazards associated with spills or leaks of flammable or combustible liquids

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will identify portable and fixed fire extinguishing systems.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Identify the classification of types of fires as they relate to the use of portable fire extinguishers
2. Identify the appropriate extinguisher for the various types of portable extinguishers
3. Demonstrate the use of portable fire extinguishers
4. Identify how to evaluate the operational readiness of portable fire extinguishers
5. Identify the capability of extinguishing agents and the proper method for agent application
6. Identify code requirements and regulations relative to the distribution and location of portable fire extinguishers
7. Identify portable fire extinguisher maintenance requirements and procedures
8. Identify how to evaluate the testing and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers
9. Identify fixed fire extinguishing systems
10. Identify how to evaluate the operational readiness of fixed fire extinguishing systems
11. Identify the capabilities of the extinguishing agent and the proper procedures for agent application in a fixed fire extinguishing system
12. Identify and evaluate the proper installation and testing of all types of fixed fire protection equipment

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify heat, smoke, and flame detection systems.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Identify heat, smoke, and flame detection systems and devices
2. Identify how to evaluate the operational readiness of heat, smoke, and flame detection systems or devices
3. Identify the proper installation locations of heat, smoke, and flame detection devices

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify fire alarm systems and devices.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Identify local alarm systems and devices.
2. Identify how to evaluate the operational readiness of local fire alarm systems and devices.
3. Identify the warning capability of local fire alarm systems and devices.
4. Identify the operation of municipal fire alarm systems.
5. Identify the interconnection between local and municipal fire alarm systems.
6. Describe and differentiate between residential, local, proprietary central station, and municipal fire alarm systems.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the proper installation locations of fire alarm systems components or devices.

1. Introductions/Course Overview
2. Textbook Introduction/Contract Drawings/Specifications/Surveys (chapter 1)/Assign Mid-Term Exam Topics
3. Specialized Agents and Their Applications (chapter2)/Low Expansion Foam System Design (chapter 3)/High Expansion Foam System Design (chapter 4)
4. Quiz 1 (chapters intro, 1, 2)/Halon System Design (chapter5)/Clean Agent and Halon Replacement Extinguishing Systems (chapter6)
5. Quiz 2 (chapters 3, 4, 5, 6)/Carbon Dioxide System Design (chapter 7)
6. Dry Chemical and Wet Chemical Extinguishing System Design (chapter 8)
7. Ultra High Speed Explosion Systems (chapter 9)
8. Midterm Exam/Presentations
9. Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (chapter 10)
10. Quiz 3 (chapters 7, 8, 9, 10)/Fire Alarm System Initiating Devices (chapter 11)
11. Fire Alarm Notification Appliances and Control Panels (chapter 12)
12. Fire Detector Placement (chapter 13)
13. Fire Alarm Circuit Design and Control Panels (chapter 14)
14. Ethics and Professional Development (chapter 15)/Fire Alarm Inspection and Testing
15. Quiz 4 (chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)/Final Exam/Presentations