Fire Dynamics

CEF004 – 4.00 Hours

Schedule

Dates Location Class Price
Details
 11/01/24 – 05/31/25 College Station, TX FP CEF004 56 $10.00 Register

This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

The science of fire behavior has revolutionized strategies and tactics across the globe.  

This course offers 4 CE hours in fire science, energy, fuel, fire development, and fire behavior.  This course offers an interactive practice session and a quiz based off IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting 7th, Edition Manual.  This course satisfies: NFPA 1001 4.3.10, 4.3.11, 4.3.12

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

Technical Requirements

In order to successfully complete this course, you should have access to computer equipment meeting the following system requirements:

  • Recommended screen resolution: 1280 x 1024
  • Minimum screen resolution: 1024 x 768
  • Broadband or high speed internet
  • Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer or Safari web browsers
  • Latest version of Flash
  • Latest version of Adobe Reader

Text Book

Students are expected to use the Essentials of Firefighting, 7th Edition Manual

Attendance Requirements

To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • 1. Explain the basic principles of fire science.
  • 2. Describe how thermal energy impacts fire behavior.
  • 3. Explain the function of fuel within the combustion process.
  • 4. Explain the function of oxygen within the combustion process.
  • 5. Explain the self-sustained chemical reaction involved in flaming combustion.
  • 6. Differentiate among the stages of fire development.
  • 7. Explain how firefighting operations can influence fire behavior in a structure.
  • 8. Describe how building construction and layout affects fire development.

Suggested Audience

Individuals seeking continuing education in the fire service.

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

  • 4.00 hours – Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
  • State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA)

Contact Information

Online Continuing Education

Customer Care
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: [email protected]