A comprehensive guide to everything you should know about building construction for firefighters.

Jun 11, 2018 · Nick Salameh reviews some of the fundamentals of identifying different types of building construction for firefighters.

The most important reason for understanding building construction is safety. Firefighters should be able to identify the types of building construc-tion, associated terminology and components, to know when …

Describe the elements of building construction as they apply to firefighter safety. Anticipate fire behavior based on structural elements of, and thermal effects on, each of the following types of construction:

Jun 29, 2020 · Appreciating how a building is designed, what materials are used in its construction as well as its occupancy and use allows a firefighter to predict entry points, fire spread, search and...

Jul 1, 2021 · Our Ultimate Guide to Vehicle Fires has everything you need to understand the basics of building construction for firefighters. The Key Points summarize the primary takeaways after a review …

Knowledge of building construction principles allows firefighters to better understand and predict fire behavior. This course offers 4 CE hours in building materials, components, hazards and structural …

Jan 23, 2024 · Describe how different types of building materials react when exposed to the effects of heat and fire. Apply knowledge of building construction to anticipate fire behavior and make informed …

As long as there have been buildings, firefighters have been called upon to extinguish fires within them. This module covers building construction elements firefighters need to know to conduct safe and …

FFP 2120 Building Construction for the Fire Service. Topics include identifying hazards from assault by fire and gravity, how building construction can influence fire spread, fire confinement or s. ructural …