Building Construction for Fire Protection
Course Description
Course Typically Offered
Most 冈本视频 classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.
Credit for Prior Learning
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This course is associated with the following programs:
What will I learn?
- Explain the theoretical concepts of fire impact on major types of building construction.
- Describe building construction relative to firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategies and firefighting tactics.
- Explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on various construction types
- Differentiate between fire resistance and flame spread
- Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety
- Identify the function of each principle structural component of typical building design.
- Describe the FESHE objectives for building construction and fire protection
- Analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction.
- Explain how the building variables affect the course of the fire
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 22292
- Delivery:
- Online
- Term:
- Spring 2025
- Session:
- 8W1
- Instructors:
- Jonathon Ladwig
- Date Range:
- -
Class Notes
This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.
Meeting Times
Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location(s) |
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01/21/25 - 03/17/25 |
Anytime
Anytime |
Online
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