This subject presents systems and practices to enhance a facility’s ability to avoid fires, limit fire development and spread, and effectively control fires. It guides students in decision-making regarding in-house control and outsourcing.

Knowledge Core Competency: Upon completion of this subject, a student is expected to discuss systems and practices that increase a facility’s ability to avoid and control fires.

Objectives:

1. List factors in fire prevention basics.
2. Describe hazardous commodities such as solids, liquids, and gases.
3. Explain the role of firefighters.
4. List various types of sprinkler systems.
5. List various types of fire alarm systems.
6. List various types of fire pumps.
7. Explain the difference between types of fires in different facilities.

Skill Core Competency: Upon completion of this subject, a student is expected to apply fire safety and prevention features to maintain a safe work and living environment.

Objectives:

1. Effectively distinguish between various types of hazardous commodities.
2. Communicate with managers to explain fire safety and protection issues.
3. Distinguish between various types of automatic sprinkler systems.
4. Distinguish between various types of water supplies to buildings.
5. Distinguish between various types of fire alarm systems.
6. Distinguish between various types of fire pumps and standby systems.
7. Comfortably assess fire safety and prevention features in different warehouses and facilities.