FIRE TECHNOLOGY 570
570-211
Fire-Fighting Command and Administration
3 Cr.
Analysis of specific tact ical problems from a command point of view. Pre-planning of fire-fighting operations and the evaluation of these plans. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: 570-110 Fire-Fighting Tactics.
570-220
Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
3 Cr.
Analysis of chemical reaction as the causative agent of fire. Includes redox reactions, reaction rates , toxic compounds and hazardous com binations of chemicals. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: None.
570-230
Fire Prevention Practices
3 Cr.
Study of buildings and other structures. Emphasis on fire prevention procedures and practices. Fire ratings of materials. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: 570-120 Fire Protection Systems.
570-231
Fire Prevention Practices
3 Cr.
Inspection practices as they perta in to fire prevention. Storage of explosive flammables , codes and fire ordinances, and examination of heating systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: 570-230 Fi re Prevention Practices.
570-235
Fire Investigation Methods
3 Cr.
Principles of fire investigation , arson laws, interrogation of witnesses and applications of photography. Preparation of reports and adjustments of losses. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: None.
570-236
Fire Investigation Methods
3 Cr.
Continuation of 570-235 Fire Investigation Methods with emphasis on preparation of reports and collection and presentation of arson evidence in court. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequ isite: 570-235 Fire Investigation Methods.
570-240
Fire Hydraulics
3 Cr.
Hydraulic theory. Drafting of water, velocity and discharge , friction loss, engine and nozzle pressure, fire streams, pressure losses, flow and pump test ing, and applications in fire service. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: None.
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