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Fall 2024
Sep 07, 2024 |
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| FIRE 2330 - Combustion Processes and Fire Behavior |
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This course applies the principles of fire chemistry to the science of fire and fire extinguishment. Students will learn how to adapt basic chemistry concepts to effective fire extinguishment. Topics include hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon fuels, properties of various materials, chemicals and chemical reactions, as they apply to firefighting techniques. Although it is not a prerequisite for this course, students will benefit from having taken CHEM 1050 Chemistry in the Everyday World prior to taking this course. This course provides instruction commensurate with the recommendations of NFPA Standard 1001, the Firefighter Professional Qualifications standard.
2.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Independent Study, Lecture, Online, Telecourse, Teleweb Education/Human Svc/Public Svc Division Fire Tech Emer Mgmt FIRE EMGT Department Course Attributes: Transfer Assurance Guide Crse Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Credit |
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