FIRES 105: Introduction to Fire Science

Subject
Fire Service
Credits 3
Quarter Offered
Winter,
Summer
Instructional Mode
Web-enhanced
This course introduces students to the science of fire: the exothermic oxidation of a combustible substance, fire behavior and suppression methods and how ventilation affects the growth of fire
Outcomes
  • Define horizontal and vertical ventilation.
  • Describe direct attack, indirect attack, combination attack, and gas cooling techniques.
  • Explain the science of fire as it relates to energy, forms of ignition, and modes of combustion.
Prerequisites

FIRES 101, FIRES 102, FIRES 103, FIRES 104, FIRES 106 with minimum grades of 1.0

Distribution
Career Training
Campus
South