BFST 2521, ATPC 2521
Syllabus
Overview
This is 45 hours of in person instruction. This course prepares the student to become certified as Fire Inspector 1.
This course teaches students how to read and interpret working drawings and specifications relevant to fire inspection. Topics include graphic communication standards, symbols, abbreviations, projection principles, and basic construction math and geometry. Practical worksheets provide hands-on experience in locating and interpreting information from authentic construction documents.
The fee for the course is $250.
Location:
The Providence Community Building
8936 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33810
Dates are February 28 March 1, 7, 8
8am to 6pm
Contact Person:
Donald McKiernan 813 957 1143
donald@officerandcodes.com
Contact hours between the hours of 9am to 9pm
Course Prerequisites
None
Required Materials
Plans Examiner for Fire and Emergency Services, 2nd Edition and plans package ISBN: 978-0879396084. An electronic device for online access.
Instructor Information:
Donald McKiernan is a Florida certified Instructor 3, Inspector I, II, Fire Code Administer, Firefighter, Paramedic, Officer I, II. I am a graduate of the managing officer program at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Attendance:
Students are required to attend all sessions of the course. • Excused absences - Students are permitted excused absences totaling no more than 10% of class (4.5 hours maximum), the instructor shall be the sole determining authority in the determination of an excused absence and may assign supplemental work to make up for missed class time. • Unexcused absences – The instructor shall be the sole determining authority in the determination of an unexcused absence (i.e., “no call, no show”). The instructor has no obligation to offer the student an opportunity to make up assignments, including quizzes and/or exams, but may do so at his/her discretion.
Academic Dishonesty Policy
Academic misconduct includes cheating, plagiarism, falsification of records, unauthorized possession of examinations, intimidation, and all other actions that may improperly affect the evaluation of a student’s academic performance or achievement; assisting others in any such act; or attempts to engage in such acts. Any incident of academic misconduct will result in the student being dropped from the course and the student’s sponsoring agency being notified of the incident.
Course Participation
The course utilizes lectures, open discussions, and skills practice achieving the learning objectives. Every student is expected to:
- Come to course prepared to actively participate in discussions.
- Knowledge of text prior to the next class session.
- Complete all homework assignments.
- Respect the beliefs, opinions, and values of other students.
- Have an open mind about the issues being discussed.
Final Project
At least a 400-word essay explaining why it is important for fire inspectors to read construction plans.
Grading
Students must achieve a minimum cumulative score of 70% to pass this course. Course grades are determined from assignments and activities including homework, projects, quizzes, exams, and presentations.
Combined:
Class Participation 20 points
Quizzes 20 points
Group Exercises 20 Points
Final Project 20 Points
Final Written Exam 20 Points
Job Performance Requirements
Job Performance Requirements
Given information from discussion and reading materials, the student will satisfy the Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, and any applicable skill sheets.
NFPA 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Service Inspector and Plans Examiner, 2014
- JPR – 4.2.1
- JPR – 4.2.2*
- JPR – 4.2.3
- JPR – 4.2.4*
- JPR – 4.2.5*
- JPR – 4.2.6
- JPR – 4.3
- JPR – 4.3.1
- JPR – 4.3.2
- JPR – 4.3.3*
- JPR – 4.3.4*
- JPR – 4.3.5*
- JPR – 4.3.6
- JPR – 4.3.7
- JPR – 4.3.8*
- JPR – 4.3.9
- JPR – 4.3.10*
- JPR – 4.3.11*
- JPR – 4.3.12*
- JPR – 4.3.13*
- JPR – 4.3.14
- JPR – 4.3.15*
- JPR – 4.3.16
- JPR – 4.4