This course covers the methods and means of electrical installations and their uses as related to fire. Topics include basic electrical theories, wiring methods, electrical components and circuitry, and an introduction to the National Electrical Code. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of electricity, including its uses, characteristics, and hazards. This course also assists students in understanding how electrical fires may develop and in conducting electrical fire examinations in the context of NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations. This course provides practical applications to support FIP 160.
Emphasis is on switching devices, basic circuits, electrical distribution, and other related topics.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic electrical equipment and hazards as related to fire protection. This course covers the principles of wildland fire behavior and meteorology. Emphasis is on fire calculations, fuels, and related weather effects. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate and apply fire behavior theories through written and performance evaluations. This course introduces basic wildland fire suppression functions.