Fire Behavior and Combustion

This course explores the theories and fundamentals of fire causation, spread, and control. In-depth study of fire chemistry and physics, characteristics of combustible and flammable substances, unique dangers of hazardous materials, types of extinguishing agents, and fire control techniques. This course is identified by the National Fire Academy and FESHE as an approved course as listed in the National Fire Academy FESHE Model Curriculum Associate's document produced 2011, Revised 2014, 2016, and 2019. This course is included as part of the articulation between CSU and Community Colleges and by standardized CID numbers. The course units are transferable into the CSULA Bachelors Program. (C-ID FIRE 140X) Transfer: CSU