FRP 256 - Fire Behavior and Combustion

FRP 251  or approval of Instructor, or concurrent enrollment in FRP 251 .

Course Description: Assists students in gaining an understanding of the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start and spread, as well as how they are controlled. Students will develop and enhance their knowledge of combustion reactions in solids, liquids, and gasses. Students will demonstrate an understanding of English and System International (SI) measurements, the physical and chemical properties of combustion, terminology associated with fire and combustion, and demonstrate an applied knowledge of fire suppression and fire dynamics. 

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Work effectively as an individual and in a team to research current Underwriters Laboratory studies and documents to evaluate current data concerning fire behavior and suppression techniques. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#2: Explain the importance of measurement in understanding fire behavior.
• CLO#3: Name and explain the modes of heat transfer and how they impact fire behavior and combustion.
• CLO#4: Describe the two main types of smoke aerosols and explain why they are important in fires.

Units of Measurements

Chemical Reactions

Fire and the Physical World

Heat and its Effects

Properties of Solid Materials

Common Flammable Liquids and Gases

Fire Behavior

Fire Extinguishment

Extinguishing Agents

Hazards by Classification Types

 

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.