Competency in Fire Dynamics Lesson Plan

At the conclusion of this module the students will be able to:

1. Define and describe the primary mechanisms of heat transfer
2. Define and describe relevant fire dynamics terms
3. Identify relevant fire dynamics evaluation tools including equations, calculators and models
4. Recognize basic algebraic equations and identify solutions
5. Recognize and explain scientific notation
6. Recognize and identify the variables in fire dynamics equations
7. Translate standard English units in to metric equivalents

NFPA (2014) NFPA 921: Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, 2014 Edition, Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Association (required) Specifically Chapters 3 and 5.

Quintiere, James (1997), Principles of Fire Behavior, Albany, NY: Delmar Publishing, (Required) Specifically Chapters 1, 2, 3 and Glossary.

Draft of Algebra Chapter to be included in Quintiere, James, Principles of Fire Behavior, 2nd Edition (Required).

DeHaan, John D. (2011), Kirk’s Fire Investigation, 7th Edition, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall (Recommended) Specifically Chapters 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Icove, D and DeHaan, J.D. (2009), Forensic Fire Scene Reconstruction, 2nd Edition, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall (Recommended) Specifically Chapter 2.

Students will be required to read the identified learning material and will be required to successfully challenge a comprehensive written examination. Knowledge of the use of a scientific calculator is recommended and use of a calculator is allowed during testing. A passing score of 75% on the comprehensive written examination is required to receive credit for this program.