Student Learning Outcomes

• Explain the application, use and maintenance of portable fire suppression systems.
• Describe the types, and the design of fire detection and alarm systems, and the codes and standards that regulate them.
• Compare heat and smoke detection devices and hardware. (MO)
• Compare detection, alarm, and supervisory devices and systems. (MO)
• Identify types, components, and operation of automatic and special sprinkler systems. (MO)
• Describe the required care and maintenance for portable and fixed fire protection systems. (MO)
• Analyze, prepare, and present diagrams of fire protection systems that demonstrate complete knowledge of residential, commercial, and industrial, sprinkler systems. (MO)
• Students will understand the five fire protection systems. (SLO)
• Students will identify types of standpipe systems and water supply requirements. (SLO)