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May 19, 2025
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2025-2026_College Catalog
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FSC 110 - Fire Behavior and Combustion
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3 Lecture.
This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled. Aligns with FESHE C0276.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- identify physical properties of the three states of matter;
- categorize the components of fire;
- explain the physical and chemical properties of fire;
- describe and apply the process of burning;
- define and use basic terms and concepts associated with the chemistry and dynamics of fire;
- explain the effect and dangers of air movement on the combustion process;
- discuss various materials and their relationship to fires as fuel;
- demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of water as a fire suppression agent;
- articulate other suppression agents and strategies;
- compare other methods and techniques of fire extinguishments.
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