Fundamentals of fire prevention are introduced with examination of fire causes and effects. The function of fire prevention bureaus, enabling legislation regulations and standards are discussed. Additional areas of study include the inspection process, fire code enforcement, local decisions, fire investigations, records and reports.

Review of specific requirements of codes and standards that have a direct influence on life safety in both new and existing structures. Study includes discussion on the requirements for property protection.

This course examines requirements for and testing of fire sprinkler and standpipe systems, chemical systems, detection and alarm systems.

Examines the instructor's role and responsibility in the teaching/learning process, introduction of teaching/learning styles, job task analysis, learning objectives, lesson planning and development, testing and evaluation, and administration of programs. 3 hrs. Lec.

This course is designed to provide the public educator with the knowledge and skills to successfully perform as a fire and life safety educator. Case study topics include fire behavior, community assessment, injury prevention and juvenile fire-setting. The student will also develop presentation skills and learn how to formulate public education programs. This course meets state and national certification criteria for Fire and Life Safety Education, Level I.

A study of tactical considerations and strategic options employed in the extinguishment of fires; Pre-planning and company level field operations will be analyzed with application of course concepts. 3 hrs. lec.

Course examines objectives and criteria of South Florida building code requirements for various types of occupancies, classification by types of construction, building materials, fire resistant standards, egress, permits, inspections, and standards, and other pertinent material for building construction.

Students will review actual building plans and apply codes, standards and inspection techniques, to find errors and omissions. Students shall make appropriate corrections according to the code, and with preferences identified.

This course is an in-depth discussion of pre-engineered and portable systems, extinguishing agents, inspection procedures for code compliance and enforcement, and alarm systems. Contemporary systems are examined through case studies. This course is part of the Fire Inspector II State Certification.

This course prepares the student to serve effectively as an organizational spokesperson, according to current practices in the profession of public relations and numerous examples from the fire service. Particular emphasis will be placed on case studies in crisis communications and the role of the Public Information Officer's role in the Incident Command System. This course is part of the Fire Officer II and Fire Inspector II State Certification programs.

Study of superior subordinate relationships, motivation, leadership, morale, discipline, work planning and other supervisory responsibilities related to fire dept. operations.

Course covers the principles of effective curriculum design in the Fire Service field. It stresses the principles of adult and student- centered learning. Students learn to design courses and units that address learning, performance, and behavioral objectives as related to Fire Science.

This course deals with the entire spectrum of issues facing today's fire service leaders. Topics include: labor relations, human rights and diversity, conflicts of interest and frameworks for ethical decision-making are used. Case studies are used to explore contemporary issues. Students will be notified prior to the class. Part of Fire Officer II.

This course applies the basic principles learned in FFP1400 to specific fire problems, e.g., churches, flammable gases and liquids, lumberyards, department stores, residential, supermarkets, and warehouses. Included are additional pointers on solving these problems and those of a miscellaneous nature; also command responsibilities on the fireground.

THIS COURSE TEACHES ALL ASPECTS OF DISASTER operations with an emphasis on disaster response nd recovery. Tactics, techniques and procedures for meeting the needs of disaster victims, providing mass care, and organizing and maintaining response operation.

A study of the contingency planning process of emergency/disaster preparedness in the corporate world, including a step-by-step approach to emergency planning, response and recovery for companies of all sizes.