Fire Prevention

This course focuses on the principles and practices involved in preventing and mitigating fire hazards in various workplace and community settings. The course covers fire chemistry, common causes of fires, fire detection and suppression systems, emergency response planning, and regulatory requirements related to fire safety. Students will learn how to conduct fire risk assessments, implement fire prevention strategies, and ensure compliance with fire safety codes. The course emphasizes the importance of creating fire-safe environments through proactive planning, education, and effective fire control measures.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understanding Fire Chemistry and Behavior: Students will gain a thorough understanding of the chemistry of fire, including the combustion process, fire behavior, and the conditions that contribute to the spread of fire.
• Identifying Fire Hazards and Risks: Learn how to conduct fire risk assessments, identifying potential fire hazards in various environments and evaluating the likelihood and impact of fire incidents.
• Implementing Fire Prevention and Safety Measures: Develop skills in applying fire prevention strategies, including the use of fire detection systems, suppression equipment, safe storage of flammable materials, and effective fire response plans.
• Compliance with Fire Safety Regulations: Gain knowledge of fire safety codes, standards, and regulations, including NFPA guidelines and OSHA requirements, and understand how to ensure compliance in workplace and public safety environments.

These outcomes aim to prepare students for roles in occupational safety, fire safety management, and emergency planning by equipping them with the skills to identify fire risks, implement prevention strategies, and ensure a fire-safe environment in both workplace and community settings.