ESFF 205 - Building Construction for Fire Protection

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Explores the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. The focus of this course is on firefighter safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. Two National Fire Academy (NFA) certificates, Principles of Building Construction: Combustible (P.B.C. – C.) and Principles of Building Construction: Noncombustible (P.B.C. – NC.) will be earned after successful completion of the course materials.