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PRINCIPLES OF BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION: COMBUSTIBLE
This course addresses the need for fire service Incident Commanders (IC) to
fully understand building construction, methods of construction, materials
used in building construction, and fire-resistance requirements in order to
conduct fire scene operations safely and make sound strategic decisions. The intent of this course is to prepare ICs, Company Officers (CO), Safety
Officers, and others to read a building correctly and us this knowledge in
their decision making process.
Necessary forms used by departments in order to request and schedule
courses for their areas. These forms are not for the field student.
Course Hours:
12
Prerequisites:
None
Reference Text Required: National Fire Academy Student Manual
included at no additional charge, when available.
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