Online Class: Basic Fire Safety

Despite popular belief, fire is not always a bad thing. The evolution of fire, and its connection to mankind is one of the most important events to humankind
Self-Paced, Online Class
Middletown Public Library
 
  • 15
    Lessons
  • 17
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 10
    Hours
    average time
  • 1.0
    CEUs
 
 

Course Description

Igniting Knowledge: A Comprehensive Guide to Fire Safety & Recovery

Fire: a paradoxical force of nature. Simultaneously a giver of warmth, a tool for cooking, and a potential harbinger of destruction. It's an element that has shaped human evolution, forging tools, and civilizations, yet it also possesses the capacity to unravel them. To navigate this duality, one needs education and understanding, and this course aims to be your guiding light.

This meticulously designed course is not just about knowing fire but understanding it, respecting its power, and learning how to harness it safely. With the lens of safety, we will explore:

  • Fire’s Footprints: Delve deep into the origins of fire, tracing its evolution alongside humanity. From a tool for survival to a potential threat, its journey is as complex as it is fascinating.

  • Science & Secrets: Unearth the core principles behind fire, from the fire triangle to the methods of heat transfer, making the mysterious comprehensible.

  • Fire Behavior & Beyond: Grasp the intricate dance of fire weather and its behavior, essential knowledge for anyone looking to safeguard their surroundings.

  • Types, Tactics & Techniques: Discover the myriad types of fire, their unique characteristics, and the prevention strategies tailored for each.

  • Evacuation Essentials: Interactive quizzes will put your knowledge to the test, ensuring you know the ins and outs of swift and safe evacuation.

  • Financial Fortitude: Fires can be daunting, not just physically but financially. Equip yourself with the tools and insights to emerge financially resilient from any fire-related adversity.

  • Recovery & Resilience: The aftermath of a fire can be overwhelming. We guide you through the critical first 24 hours post-fire, helping you take decisive actions to secure, assess, and rebound.

  • Healing & Hope: Fires can leave scars not just on landscapes but on the soul. Dive into understanding the psychological impact and find pathways to healing and emotional recovery.

Fire, in its essence, is neutral. It is our interaction and understanding that determines whether it becomes an ally or an adversary. With this course, we aim to fortify your knowledge, making you not just fire-aware but fire-resilient. Embrace this opportunity to become a steward of safety, ensuring that both you and your community can coexist harmoniously with one of nature's most primal forces. Enroll now, and let's embark on this enlightening journey together!

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Course Lessons

  • Lesson 1: Basics of Fire Behavior

    In this lesson, we will take a closer look at how a fire starts, as well as the fire triangle, the fire behavior triangle, methods of heat transfer, the stages of a fire, fire weather, and fire behavior.

  • Lesson 2: Types of Fire

    There are different types of fuels that can react in many different ways, not all of them good.

  • Lesson 4: Fire Prevention for Your Property

    If your property or neighboring properties have heavily forested areas, you should focus on how to prevent wildfire occurrences on your property.

  • Lesson 3: Surviving Strategies

    This lesson will show you how fire affects not only humans and homes but also property, plants, and animals.

  • Lesson 5: Fire Prevention and Evacuation for Your Home

    Every year, thousands of people die from fire in the U.S. with most residential fire deaths occurring not from the flames but from smoke inhalation and toxic gases.

  • Lesson 6: Fire Prevention for Your Business

    Businesses that prepare fire plans, train employees, and call for professional help immediately stand a much better chance of a full recovery from a serious fire.

  • Lesson 7: Evolution of Fire

    In this lesson, we will discuss when we began using fire, the evolution of cooking, genetic mutation, smoke and disease, the importance of fire on humanity, and the medical applications of fire.

  • Lesson 8: Active Fire Intervention Solutions

    In this lesson, we will discuss various procedures and solutions to preventing, suppressing, and controlling fire within your own means.

  • Lesson 9: Preparing Your Finances for a Fire

    In this lesson, we will discuss how to prepare financially for a house or business fire.

  • Lesson 10: Fire Escape and Evacuation Planning

    In this lesson, we will discuss the previously mentioned topics so that you are able to protect yourself, your family and pets, exotics, and livestock animals.

  • Lesson 11: Procedures for When You are in a Fire

    In the event of a fire within a structure such as your house, business, school, store, or corporate office it is best to have a solid evacuation plan in place, as well as proper alarms and fire exits.

  • Lesson 12: Understanding Firefighter Procedures

    In this lesson, we will discuss the Rules of Engagement for fires, the need for the Rules of Engagement, and the rules and procedures that firefighters must live by in order to keep themselves safe when conducting search and rescue operations.

  • Lesson 13: After a Fire

    In this lesson, we will discuss the steps one typically takes to recovering and repairing life and home after a fire.

  • Lesson 14: Psychological and Mental Health Issues

    In this lesson, we will discuss some of the emotions that you, your family, your pets, exotics, and livestock animals are likely to go through, and steps you can take to start the process of recovering emotionally.

  • Lesson 15: Recovery and Restoration of Land and Property

    In this lesson, we will summarize the best ways to recover and restore your land and property back to normal after fires.
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe basics of fire behavior.
  • Describe types of fire.
  • Describe surviving strategies.
  • Summarize fire prevention for your property.
  • Summarize fire prevention and evacuation for your home.
  • Summarize fire prevention for your business.
  • Describe evolution of fire.
  • Prepare your finances for a fire.
  • Describe procedures for when you are in a fire.
  • Summarize firefighter procedures.
  • Describe recovery and restoration of land and property after a fire.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

Online CEU Certificate
  • Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
  • Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
  • Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
  • View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
  • Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
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Course Title: Basic Fire Safety
Course Number: 9770496
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is online and available in all 50 states including: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, and Washington.
Last Updated: April 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 1.0 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

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