FF-06  Fire Behavior in a Single Family Occupancy  6 Hours   $40.00

This course uses results from test burns of commonly-found items in simulated single-family occupancies to provide firefighters with skills for understanding fire behavior. Through scientific and engineering studies, observation and analysis of videotaped test fires and burn data, participants will learn the value, application, and limitations of fire testing and test methods, instruments and equipment. The course presents scenarios and case studies to enable firefighters to assess and devise fire suppression and protection strategies based on their ability to apply data from test burns.

Students will learn the burn characteristics of individual items commonly found in single-family occupancies, as well as individual rooms, based on specific variables such as fire detection and protection equipment (i.e. smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and sprinklers) and room size and layout (i.e. ceiling height, windows). Analysis and discussion of test results will enable participants to evaluate and interpret those results, and develop safe, effective fire suppression and protection strategies. This course is not a fire operations strategy or tactics course, but explains the science and engineering of fire behavior.

Instructor:  Joe Squier

Joe began his fire service career as a volunteer firefighter 16 years ago, where he served as Assistant Chief and Training Officer. He spent eight years with the Indiana State Police. He entered the career fire service with the New Albany Fire Department in 2007. He quickly rose to the rank of Battalion Chief, commanding the Training Bureau and serving as a Safety Officer for the Department. Joe is currently certified as a Fire Instructor II/III along with numerous other State certifications, and is certified in several technical rescue disciplines.