FST 201 - Fire Prot Bld Cons

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Fire Science Technology

Description:

This course is designed to expose students to the various types of building construction and the fire problems (including building collapse) of each. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: List the six common types of construction used in this area; Explicate the shifting of the various types of loads in a building during fire situations; Detail the appropriate methods of fire fighting for the various types of wood, siding, sheathing, masonry, concrete and steel buildings; Recognize and cite approved fire-fighting techniques for the various types of voids inherent in buildings.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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