(Page 1 of 6) Course Title: Fire Prevention, Inspection and Codes Course Prefix & No.: FIST 2020 LEC: 4 LAB: 0 Credit Hours: 4 COURSE DESCRIPTION: FIST 2020 (Fire Prevention, Inspection and Codes) provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: 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. COURSE PREREQUISITE (S): Admission into the Fire Science Program RATIONALE: This course is designed for the entire fire service or the student that would like to enter the career field. FIST 2020 focuses heavily on the building inspection, fire prevention and fire code history, compliance and enforcement. This course also examines the factors that shape fire risk and the tools for fire prevention, including risk reduction education, codes and standards, inspection and plans review, fire investigation, research, master planning, various types of influences, and strategies. This course is written to the National Fire Academy (NFA) FESHE curriculum. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK (S) and/or MATERIALS: Title: Introduction to Fire Prevention Edition: 7 th Ed. ISBN 9780135041949 Author: James C. Robertson Publisher: Brady Publishing Materials: Notebook, Calculator, Studyguide
(Page 2 of 6) Attached course outline written by: Steven E. Ausdemore Date: 10/20/2006 Reviewed/Revised by: Jeffrey G. Strawn Date: 10/3/2012 Effective quarter of course outline: Spring Date: 2013 Academic Dean: Dr. Stacey Ocander Date: 2012 Course Objectives, Topical Unit Outlines, and Unit Objectives must be attached to this form.
(Page 3 of 6) TITLE: Fire Prevention, Inspection and Codes PREFIX/NO: FIST 2020 COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon succesful completion of FIST 2020 (Fire Prevention, Inspection and Codes) the student will be able to identify laws, codes, ordinances and regulations as they relate to fire prevention. Understanding of code enforcement as it impacts life and property loss. A. National Fire Problem and Role of Fire Prevention B. Fire Prevention Organizations and Associations C. Laws, Rules, Regulations and Codes D. Fire Prevention Bureau Functions E. Tools and Equipment F. Roles and Responsibilities of Fire Prevention Personnel G. Professional Certification H. Professional Development
(Page 4 of 6) TOPICAL UNIT OUTLINE/UNIT OBJECTIVES: A. National Fire Problem and Role of Fire Prevention 1. Definition 2. Historical Overview 3. Data Analysis/GIS 4. Current Trends of Fire Prevention B. Fire Prevention Organizations and Associations 1. Public-Federal, State and Local 2. Private-International, National and Regional C. Laws, Rules, Regulations and Codes= 1. Definitions 2. Applicability 3. Interrelationship 4. Limitations D. Fire Prevention Bureau Functions 1. Data Collection and Analysis 2. Plans Review 3. Fire Inspections 4. Fire and Life Safety Education 5. Fire Investigations E. Tools and Equipment 1. Data Collection and Analysis 2. Plans Review 3. Fire Inspections 4. Fire and Life Safety Education 5. Fire Investigations F. Roles and Responsibilities of Fire Prevention Personnel 1. Data Collection and Analysis 2. Code Development and Interpretation 3. Training and Education 4. Enforcement 5. Management G. Professional Certification 1. Categories and Levels 2. Local 3. State 4. National H. Professional Development 1. National Fire Prevention Development Model 2. Training and Education 3. Certification Systems
COURSE REQUIREMENTS/EVALUATION: (Page 5 of 6) COURSE OBJECTIVES/ASSESSMENT MEASURES COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. Define the national fire problem and role of fire prevention. Describe the history and philosophy of fire prevention. ASSESSMENT MEASURES 1. score 2. Identify and describe fire prevention organizations and associations. 2. score 3. Define laws, rules, regulations and codes and identify those relevant to fire prevention of the AHJ. 3. score and research paper 4. Define the functions of a fire prevention bureau. 5. Describe inspection practices and procedures. 6. Identify and describe the standards for professional qualifications for Fire Marshal, Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector, Fire and Life Safety Educator and Fire Investigator. 7. List opportunities in professional development for fire prevention personnel. 4. 5. 6. 7. Comprehensive Final Exam
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