FIPT 105 - Fire Behavior and Combustion

    Recent Professors
    Matthew Frank Jewett, Dennis Sheean, Darren Hall, Jorge Sanchez, Alyssa Rose Giannetti
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces students to the theory and fundamentals of fire behavior including how fires start; how and why they spread; and how they are controlled. Topics include fire chemistry and physics; fire characteristics of materials; extinguishing agents; and fire control techniques. This course is intended for students majoring in Fire Technology or anyone interested in fire science.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:00pm–4:10pm