Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for Fire Technology 73
FIRE PREVENTION 1: FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY INSPECTIONS FOR THE COMPANY OFFICER
Catalog Description:
73 – Fire Prevention 1: Fire and Life Safety Inspections for the Company Officer
2 units
Provides fire prevention, suppression, public education and fire investigation personnel with a broad
technical overview of fire prevention function, responsibility and authority; relates fire protection and
life safety to building construction; introduces types and operating principles of fire protection and
detection systems; explores the elements of a company inspection program, and provides the
principles and procedures for fire inspections. Satisfies part of the California Office of State Fire
Marshal Certification Training Standards for Company Officer. 30 total hours lecture, 10 total hours
laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: lecture 30, laboratory 10]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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identify the function and responsibilities of a fire prevention organization;
identify codes, ordinances, and other regulations relevant to fire protection;
describe causes of fire, occupancy classifications, types of construction, and related hazards;
explain the relationship of fire protection and life safety to building construction;
describe the types and operating principles of fire protection and detection systems;
discuss the principles and procedures for fire inspections;
demonstrate the process of conducting a company fire inspection.
Course Content (Lecture):
1. Function, responsibility, and authority of a fire prevention organization
a. Relationship of local fire problems to state or national problems
b. Fire codes, building codes, ordinances, and other regulations
c. Responsibility and authority for fire prevention inspections and related activities
d. Process and procedures for the issuance of permits and licenses
e. State and national fire reporting systems
f. Public fire safety education and public relations efforts
2. Relationship of fire protection and life safety to building construction
a. Occupancy classifications
b. Building construction classifications
c. Relationship of fire protection to building classification and construction
d. Classifications and causes of fire
e. Standby life safety duties
3. Fire protection and detection systems
a. Types and operating principles of detection and alarm systems
b. Types and operating principles of extinguishing systems
c. Types and operating principles of smoke control systems
d. Types and operating principles of portable fire extinguishers
Chabot College
Course Outline for Fire Technology 73, page 2
Fall 2010
4. Elements of a company inspection program
a. Importance and need for making fire inspections
b. Code enforcement and appeals process
c. Guidelines for conducting a company fire inspection
d. General fire and life safety inspection considerations
e. Information contained in various types of fire inspection records, reports, and forms
f. Company inspection program follow-up procedures
5. Principles and procedures for fire inspections
a. Occupancy types and related hazards
b. Considerations when hazardous materials are encountered during a company inspection
c. General fire and life safety code requirements
Course Content (Laboratory):
1. Company inspection program
a. Conduct company inspection
b. Collect data for completion of a fire safety inspection report
2. Principles and procedures for fire inspections
a. Procedures to record and evaluate information gathered from inspection reports
b. Writing and interpreting fire inspection reports
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Lecture and discussion
Audio-visual presentations
Role playing
Group activities
Problem-solving exercises
Diagnostic quizzes
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Conduct a company fire inspection
b. Complete a written fire safety inspection report
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Quizzes
b. Role play exercises
c. Final comprehensive examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Fire Prevention 1 Student Manual, State Fire Training, 2010
Special Student Materials:
None
WB: FT 73 course outline F10.doc
02/15/10