The "Fire Prevention Practices” course is a self-paced, online fire course that provides 45 hours (CEUs) toward Florida Fire Safety Inspector I certification. This course is one of the seven courses required for Florida Fire Officer 2 certification and complies with the Job Performance Requirements established by NFPA 1021 and NFPA 1031.

This course familiarizes students with fire inspection procedures and covers issues such as:

Reason and purpose of fire inspections
Definition of fire inspections
Activities of the Fire Prevention Bureau
Hazards,
Causes of fires
Construction types ie structural features, flame spread, occupancy, and fire load,
Effective techniques for inspection
Conducting effective inspections

*All courses include the publisher's e-Book and access code.

Fire Prevention Practices

$200.00

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Recognize the duties and authority of a Fire Inspector and understand the legal basis for such duties

Understand codes, permits, and standards, and will be able to take part in legal proceedings and recognize the situations in which a permit is required

Recognize the chemical and physical changes to materials and substances caused by fire and fire behavior

Recognize the various types of constructions and occupancy classifications according to the fire codes, model building, and Florida Fire Prevention Code

Calculate occupant loads on exit systems and know appropriate exit methods

Identify and describe the parts of a fire alarm system and other attached devices

Identify fire hazards that have the potential to create an unsafe environment

Recognize the roles of a fire officer or fire inspector in relation to arson investigations

Assess site conditions and access requirements

Understand and recognize hazardous materials signage, symbols, and markings

Identify the packaging methods used in the transport and storage of hazardous materials

Comprehend inspection issues around handling, transport, storage, dispensing, use, and disposal of hazardous materials

Fully comprehend the plans review process

Review system plans and plan views

Comply with and recognize the required steps involved in the plans review process

Verify plan compliance in the field

Provide necessary and effective communication and inspection preparation skills

Recognize the importance of, and the reasons for, carrying out inspections and follow-up inspections

Recognize the steps involved in comprehensive emergency planning and preparedness documents

Handle complaints from citizens

Comprehend the administrative duties of the position.

Fire Prevention Practices

ATPC 1505