FIR 3301 Fire Behavior and Combustion

FIR 3301 Fire Behavior and Combustion

FIR 3301 Fire Behavior

Provides an understanding of the basic principles of fire chemistry, the process of fire combustion, fire behavior and examination of the effects of fire behavior on the safety of individual firefighters and categorizes the components of fire, and explains the physical and chemical properties of fire.

Course Textbook

Gann, R., & Friedman, R. (2015). Principles of fire behavior and combustion (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

 

1. Identify physical properties of the three states of matter.

 

2. Categorize the components of fire.
3. Explain the physical and chemical properties of fire.

 

4. Describe and apply the process of burning.

 

5. Define and use basic terms and concepts associated with the chemistry and dynamics of fire.

 

6. Discuss various materials and their relationship to fires as fuel.

 

7. Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of water as a fire suppression agent.

 

8. Articulate other suppression agents and strategies.
9. Compare other methods and techniques of fire extinguishments.

Credits

Upon completion of this course, the students will earn three (3) hours of college credit.

Course Structure

1. Unit Learning Outcomes: Each unit contains Learning Outcomes that specify the measurable skills and knowledge students should gain upon completion of the unit.
2. Unit Lesson: Each unit contains a Unit Lesson, which discusses unit material.

 

3. Reading Assignments: Each unit contains Reading Assignments from one or more chapters from the textbook. Suggested Further Readings are listed in the unit study guides to aid students in their course of study. The readings themselves may or may not be provided in the course, but students are encouraged to read the resources listed if the opportunity arises as they have valuable information that expands upon the lesson material. Students will not be tested on their knowledge of the Suggested Further Readings.

 

4. Learning Activities (Non-Graded): These non-graded Learning Activities are provided in each unit to aid students in their course of study

5. Unit Assessments: This course contains two Unit Assessments, one to be completed at the end of Units I and II. Assessments are composed of multiple-choice and written response questions.

6. Unit Assignments: Students are required to submit for grading Unit Assignments in Units I and III-VIII. Specific information and instructions regarding these assignments are provided below. Grading rubrics are included with each assignment. Specific information about accessing these rubrics is provided below.

 

7. Research Paper: Students are required to submit for grading a Research Paper in Unit VIII. Specific information and instructions regarding this assignment are provided below. A grading rubric is included with this assignment. Specific information for accessing this rubric is included below.

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8. Ask the Professor: This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or course content related questions.
9. Student Break Room: This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates.

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The CSU Online Library offers several reference services. E-mail  and telephone (1.877.268.8046) assistance is available Monday – Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm and Friday from 8 am to 3 pm. The library’s chat reference service, Ask a Librarian, is available 24/7; look for the chat box on the online library page.

 

Librarians can help you develop your research plan or assist you in finding relevant, appropriate, and timely information. Reference requests can include customized keyword search strategies, links to articles, database help, and other services.