FPSET Core Courses

Fire prevention begins with an introduction to fire and safety related codes, fire prevention methods, mechanical systems and engineering solutions for hazards.

Gain a solid understanding of the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start and spread, as well as how they are controlled.

The Applied Fire and Safety Analysis course is designed to familiarize you with the existing sources of fire science data and the procedures to follow when conducting research.

This course provides an introduction to fire protection systems and their relationship to control and extinguishment of fires.

Correct documentation and reporting of fire and safety matters is an essential element of the fire science industry. This course is designed to help students develop the oral and written communication skills specific to the public emergency services sector.

Dealing with hazardous materials is an important component of emergency response. In this course, students learn the 8-step process involved with responding to a hazardous materials incident and discover how to implement a course of action.

In the Principles of Occupational Safety and Health course students explore the history of the development of occupational safety and health, the structure and functioning of the OSHA.

System Safety Analysis is about the establishment of safety management systems. Students in this course will gain an understanding of safety as a system and learn how to diagram, report, and keep records of safety practices.

Examine current and past research on human behavior, systems models, life safety education and building design to determine interactions emergency situations.

Students in this course will be able to explain the basic concepts and principles involved with the design, inspection, installation, testing and maintenance of fire protections structures and systems.

For investigators, firefighters and fire marshals, arson and explosions are an unfortunate but reoccurring part of the job.

Fire Dynamics is an introduction to advanced fire and combustion concepts and the associated terminology and measurement techniques.

The Water Supply for Fire Protection course addresses the role of water and how it plays a key component in fire prevention and suppression.

Examines principles involved in structural fire protection: behavior of materials and design considerations for each material in regards to a structure’s design under fire attack and resistive protection methods.

Fire scenario analyses for industrial installations using test data, loss experience and simplified theoretical modeling focusing on warehousing, storage of flammable liquids and safety of electrical equipment and computers.

Comprehensive project emphasizing a team approach to the design process. Problem formulation; project management; drawings and specifications; cost.