BFST/ATPC2120 Building Construction is a 45 Hour course. This course satisfies part of the requirement for Fire Inspector 1, Fire Officer 1 as well as Fire Investigator. This course also provides 45-hours, or CEU’s, towards Fire Inspector I, and Instructor I, II, III certificate renewal.
Building Construction Course Description:
This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of building design and construction methods which will aid in decision making processes related to fire prevention and control. Students will gain an understanding of construction principles and practices related to fire loads and behavior to make more effective, safer, and timely decisions to protect people and property from potential and actual fires.
Required Materials:
- Required Book: Building Construction Related to the Fire Service (4th ed.); IFSTA (2016) ISBN: 978-087939594-0
- Note: Textbook not included with course enrollment. Please double-check ISBN number before purchasing textbook.
You can take this course in the way that works best for you—either as a Traditional/Instructor-led course or as an Independent/Self-Paced course that allows you to complete the material on your own schedule.
