Building Materials Structural Collapse and Effects of Fire Suppression

XFD027 – 4.00 Hours

Currently there are no scheduled classes for this course. However, in some cases a course can be scheduled to meet your organization’s specific needs. For more information about this course or to schedule a class, please contact Emergency Services Training Institute at (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to identify effects of fire on building materials, describe structural collapse considerations, and explain the effects of fire suppression activities on building materials. 

(Note: Skills portion may or may not be included in this course please contact the host agency for details.) 

Meets NFPA 1001, 2019 edition, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional
Qualifications

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

Participant Must Provide 

A photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook opens in a new tab for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines. 

PPE must be NFPA-approved. See the Student Safety Manual to review PPE requirements for level 4.

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance is an essential part of the education process and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. This course requires participants to attend a minimum of 80% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirements, for example a field exercise that cannot be missed

Essentials of Fire Fighting, Seventh Edition recommended. 

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Describe the effects of fire on various building materials.
  • Describe factors that contribute to structural collapse.
  • Identify indicators of structural instability and collapse.
  • Explain considerations to be taken when establishing collapse zones.
  • Describe actions that should be taken when structural collapse is imminent.
  • Describe building conditions and fire suppression activities that can impact fire spread and structural stability.

Suggested Audience

All Emergency response and public personnel. 

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

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

Other Information

To request this class in your jurisdiction or department, please use the Emergency Services Training Institute (ESTI) Extension Course Request Form. ESTI Extension Course Request

Contact Information

Emergency Services Training Institute
Phone: (979) 542-7641 | (866) 878-8900
Email: [email protected]