Fire Protection Systems FST 209. COURSE SYLLABUS Fire Protection Systems FST 209 [Semester] CRN 3 Credits

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1 COURSE SYLLABUS Fire Protection Systems [Semester] CRN 3 Credits Instructor Name: Instructor Instructor Phone: Office Hours: Class Meeting Dates/Location/Time: Location: Class Days: Class Times: Class Dates: Add/Drop Dates/Withdraw Dates Add/Drop Date: Withdraw Date: [Other necessary information for students dropping or withdrawing from class] Co and Pre Requisites 1

2 Course Description Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. Course Competencies 1. Explain the benefits of fire protection systems in various types of structures. 2. Describe the basic elements of a public water supply system including sources, distribution networks, piping and hydrants. 3. Explain why water is a widely used extinguishing agent and describe how water extinguishes fires. 4. Identify the different types and components of sprinkler, standpipe and foam systems. 5. Define the benefits of residential and commercial sprinkler legislation. 6. Identify five different types of non-water based fire suppression systems and describe how these systems extinguish fire. 7. Describe the basic components of a fire alarm system. 8. Identify three different types of detectors and explain how they detect fire. 9. Describe the hazards of smoke and list the four factors that can influence smoke movement in a building. 10. Recognize the appropriate application of the different types of sprinklers. 11. Explain the operation and appropriate application for the different types of portable fire extinguishing systems. 12. Identify and analyze the causes involved in the line of duty firefighter deaths related to structural and wildland firefighting, training and research and the reduction of emergency risks and accidents. Topical Outline a. Introduction to Fire Protection Systems i. The role fire protection systems play in protecting the life, safety and welfare of the general public and firefighters ii. Overview of the different types of fire protection systems iii. The role of codes and standards in fire protection system design b. Water Supply Systems for Fire Protection Systems i. Sources of fire protection water supply ii. Distribution networks iii. Piping 2

3 iv. Hydrants v. Utility company interface with the fire department c. Water-based fire suppression systems i. Properties of Water II. Water as an effective extinguishing agent III. How water extinguishes fire i. Sprinkler Systems IV. Types of systems & applications V. Types of sprinklers & applications VI. Piping, valves, hangers & alarm devices VII. Fire department operations in buildings with sprinkler systems i. Residential sprinkler systems ii. Standpipe systems VIII. Types & applications IX. Fire department operations in buildings with standpipes i. Foam systems ii. Water mist systems iii. Fire pumps X. Types XI. Components XII. Operation XIII. Fire pump curves a. Non-water-based fire suppression systems i. Carbon dioxide systems XIV. Applications XV. Extinguishing properties XVI. System components i. Halogenated systems XVII. Halon 1301 and the environment XVIII. Halon alternatives XIX. Extinguishing properties XX. System components i. Dry/Wet Chemical Extinguishing systems XXI. Extinguishing properties XXII. Applications XXIII. UL 300 a. Fire-alarm systems i. Components ii. Types of fire alarm systems iii. Detectors XXIV. Smoke XXV. Heat 3

4 XXVI. Flame i. Audible/visual devices ii. Alarm monitoring iii. Testing & maintenance of fire alarm systems b. Smoke management systems i. Hazards of smoke ii. Smoke movement in buildings iii. Types of smoke management systems iv. Firefighter operations in buildings with smoke management systems c. Portable fire extinguishers i. Types & applications ii. Selection iii. Placement iv. Maintenance v. Portable fire extinguisher operations [Course/Instructor Specific Required Reading Materials and Supplies Technology Requirements This course requires some online participation via Online Aims (Desire 2 Learn). Availability to a computer with internet access is required to obtain course information, complete assignments, and communicate via your college account. You will need to allow time for technical malfunctions in order to meet required due dates. If you are having problems with Aims Online, please contact the helpdesk at You will be required to utilize the online material provided by your textbook publisher for some assignments. Computers are available on campus for student use. Please consult with your instructor if you have questions. Attendance Requirements 4

5 [Course/Instructor Specific] Grading Criteria [Course/Instructor Specific] Other Course Requirements/Expectations [Semester Specific] Class Schedule Reading Requirements Due Dates Course Evaluations: Course Evaluations provide valuable feedback to Instructors. Students are encouraged to complete the online course evaluation survey during the last two weeks of the course. Other short course evaluations will be available at various times, depending on the course start and end times. Students will receive an message directing them to a website where they can login using their Aims ID and complete evaluations. Course evaluations are confidential. Standard Syllabus Policies The standard syllabus academic policies are located at the following website: 5