FIRS 134 - Fundamentals of Fire Chemistry

Institution:

College of Southern Idaho

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Description:

4 Cr. Hrs This course includes the foundations of chemistry and chemical principles, language of science, chemical world and some of its reactions, physical forces caused by fire and the reactions that take place, and heat of fires and its significance before and during fires. The firefighter will demonstrate a basic understanding of the properties of solids and their importance in fire science, common flammable and combustible liquids and gases, flames and fire extinguishment, gas to halon extinguishing agents, fire classifications and water to foam agents.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csi.edu

Phone Number:

(208) 733-9554

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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