FIRT 1338 - Fire Protection Systems

3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers. This course meets Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum core requirements. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.
Course Outcomes
1 - Identify fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers.
2 - Identify the applications of fire detection, alarm, and extinguishing systems.
3 - Explain the operation of fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems.