Other topics include municipal water supply systems and rural water supply operations. FCA 120 Basic Fire Investigation 3 CR Covers fire origin, causes, and spread. I 3 CR Surveys fire alarm protection systems and water-type fire extinguishing sprinkler systems for special hazards. Students visit local facilities using various fire protection equipment and systems and learn to make critical appraisals. FCA 152 Building Construction 3 CR Covers the building classifications, rated buildings, and the fire and life safety devices required by the Uniform Building Code.
Students learn the basic principles of building construction.
Emphasizes the study, application, and evaluation of teaching methodology and techniques that can be used to present educational information and skills. Course meets NFPA 1041 standards. I 3 CR Reviews planning, implementation, and evaluation of basic fire tactics at the responding officer level. I 3 CR Studies emergency incident management at the fire company level. Topics include basic command structure and components, incident safety, personnel accountability, and application of management processes to a variety of emergency situations.