Other topics include inspections, organization, public cooperation and image, recognition of fire hazards, insurance problems, and legal aspects. Local, state, and national codes on fire prevention are reviewed. Relationships between building inspection agencies and fire prevention organizations are described. Engineering is presented as a solution to fire hazards. This course includes the study of the chemical characteristics and behavior of various materials related to storage, transportation, handling hazardous materials, i.e., inflammable liquids, combustible solids and gases.
Emphasis is on emergency situations and methods of handling fire fighting and control.
The effective use of personnel and equipment are covered. The use of mutual aid and large scale command problems are also included. Topics included are written and oral communications, desirable instructor qualifications, and methods and techniques used in teaching and learning. The use of the five stage lesson plan and introduction to management theorists and principles are discussed. Subjects included are investigation techniques, case histories, gathering and preserving of evidence.