Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
This course is the first of a two-course series designed to prepare Fire Service or other interested students to become a California Certified Fire Prevention Officer. This is one of the State Board of Fire Services accredited courses and applies to California Fire Service Training and Educational System certifications. Topics covered provide broad, technical overview of fire prevention codes, ordinances, inspection practices and key hazards including responsibilities and authority, occupancy classification & types of construction, Egress requirements, fire resistive assemblies, general fire safety provisions, principles and procedures for fire inspections.