Chabot College Fall 2003Course Outline for Fire Technology 73CFIRE PREVENTION 1CCatalog Description: 73C - Fire Prevention 1C 2 unitsStorage, handling laws and standards pertaining to hazardous flammable liquids and gases. Review chemistry of hazardous materials. Principles of Fire Prevention to be applied. Preparation for Fire Prevention Officer 1 Certification. Code requirements reviewed and life safety factors. Prerequisite: Fire Technology 73B. 40 hours.Prerequisite Skills: Before entering the course, the student should be able to:1. specify requirements for private extinguishing systems;2. determine operational readiness of extinguishing systems;3. apply life safety standards to the built environment.Expected Outcomes for Students: Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:1. specify requirements for storage and handling of flammable liquids and gases;2. determine safety of storage containers;3. apply Code Laws regarding the storage and dispensing of flammable liquids and gases.Course Content: 1. Professional equipmenta. Responsibilities of line prevention personnelb. Equipment for Code Enforcementc. Sources of fire education preventative materials2. Flammable liquids and gasesa. Hazardsb. Control of ignition sourcesc. Recommended storage practices and procedures3. Liquified gasesa. Hazards of liquified gasesb. classification of liquid gasesc. hazards of liquified gases4. Labeling and placarding systems for flammable liquids and gasesa. Detailed and technical information systemsb. Toxic and reactive liquidsMethods of Presentation: 1. Lecture 2. Discussion3. Information sheets4. Audio-visual aids5. Student presentationsChabot CollegeCourse Outline for Fire Technology 73C, page 2Fall 2003Typical Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress: 1. Typical Assignmentsa. Student reports1) Essay demonstrating knowledge of special hazards within their community2) Students in a group will perform a simulated fire inspection of a facilitycontaining hazardous materials2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progressa. Reportsb. Quizzesc. Mid-term d. Final examination.Textbook(s) (Typical): Fire Prevention 1C Student Manual, State Fire Marshals Office, 2001Special Student Materials: NoneRevised:
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