FRS 103 - Fire Behavior and Combustion

Institution:

Anna Maria College

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Description:

Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start and spread, and how they are controlled. Covers states of matter, categorizes the components of fire, summarizes the physical and chemical properties of fire, and describes the burning process, basic terms and fire dynamics, materials, and the relation to fires as fuel, characteristics of water and other suppression agents, and extinguishment techniques. Three lecture hours per week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.annamaria.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 849-3300

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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