Certificates - Fire Science

Fire Science Certificate
(18 semester hours)

Objectives

Explain the chemistry components of combustion and how combustion is managed through science.
Identify the various fire protection systems currently used in today’s building protection system.
Identify construction methods and types of construction.
Demonstrate use of risk analysis for a geographical community.
Define the national fire flow formula for proper building protection and water supply.



	*Students must take the following courses:* FSMT102 / GM292 - Fire Behavior and Combustion FSMT188 / GM295 - Fire Prevention FSMT210 / GM166 - Fundamentals of Fire Protection FSMT201 / GM291 - Fire Protection Systems FSMT287 / GM294 - Fire Protection in Building Construction FSMT289 / GM293 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply

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American Public University System (APUS) is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association and nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission, Distance Education and Training Council.