- This event has passed.
PRINCIPLES OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION – COMBUSTIBLE (BCP)
September 13, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm EDT
One event on September 20, 2021 at 6:30 pm
One event on September 25, 2021 at 8:00 am
Course #
21-BCP-01
Course Length
16 Hrs
Lead Instructor(s)
Jeremy Searfoss
Course Cost
- In-County: $35
- Out of County: $70
Course Goal
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to identify critical safety issues that affect firefighter safety for each classification of construction and identify appropriate measures to enhance the safety of emergency responders.
Course Description
The overall goal of this course is to provide knowledge about the classification system of buildings, the importance of fire resistance for structural support elements, and the risks associated with performing fire-suppression activities inside and around buildings involved in fire. One additional major goal of this course is to enhance the skills of emergency response personnel so that they can read a building correctly and apply the information to the action plan for the incident. This course is intended for fire response personnel.
Prerequisites
- Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS)
Student Equipment / Supply Needs
- Pen/Pencil
- Notebook
- 1 copy of Student Manual for this course.