FST 101 - Introduction To Fire Science

Institution:

Westmoreland County Community College

Subject:

Fire Science Technology

Description:

A survey of various fields of study in the fire science curriculum, exploring the two major components suppression and prevention. Topics include the fire problem and fire protection organizations; codes and fire-safe building design; fire behavior and hazards of materials; extinguishing agents and systems; fire detection devices and municipal fire department organization and administration.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westmoreland.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 925-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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