My goal for the course is to teach each of you the skills necessary to keep you and your teammates safe.  I dedicate my energies to this task and I challenge each of you to maximize this learning opportunity

Entry Level Competencies :There are no prerequisites for this course. However, it is strongly recommended prior certification as Firefighter I & II and a solid understanding of basic algebra.  This course will involve an extensive amount of mathematical formulas..

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

• Identify and describe the appropriate application of each fire protection system
• Explain the operation of each fire protection system
• Explain the benefits of fire protection systems in various types of structures
• Relate the impact of fire protection systems to firefighter line-of-duty deaths

Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)

Your final grade may be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass at least several exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.

There are 2 exams in this course.

Last Updated: November 30, 2010