Course Name : Basic Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

Degree: Associate’s degree

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

SAS 1002

1/2 (Spring)

NC

0

1

1

-

Department

Marine Transportation and Management, Marine Engineering, Maritime and Port Management, YACHT Operation and Management, Mechatronics

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

Turkish

Course Prerequisites

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

10

-

-

90

Course Description

1. Introduction, safety and principles

2. The triangle of fire

3. Fire protection

4. Fire extinguishing principles

5. Classification of fire

6. Basic fire fighting techniques

7. Engine room fires

8. Types of extinguisher

9. Flashover and backdraft

10. Hose running

11. Breathing apparatus, EEBD and O2, Flammable, Explosive, Toxic gas tester

12. Casualty handling

13. Evacuation procedures

Course Objectives

The Fire Safety Training Course is designed to raise awareness of fire hazards in the workplace and how to act safely in the event of an emergency fire situation, including selecting and using a fire extinguisher.

Course Learning Outcomes

Cadets who accomplish this course will be equipped with the knowledge below.

I – Describe the chemistry of fire

II – Identify fire hazards in the workplace and evacuation procedures

III- Classification of fire

IV- Select and use appropriate fire fighting equipment

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Tutorial Place

Co-term Condition

Textbook

Other References

Homework & Projects

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

Quiz

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

1

40

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

60

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

40

Effects of Final on Grading, %

60

TOTAL

100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction, safety and principles

I-II

2

The triangle of fire

I

3

Fire protection

II

4

Fire extinguishing principles

I-IV

5

Classification of fire

III

6

Basic fire fighting techniques

III-IV

7

Engine room fires

II-III-IV

8

Types of extinguisher

IV

9

Flashover and backdraft

II-III

10

Hose running

IV

11

Breathing apparatus, EEBD and O2, Flammable, Explosive, Toxic gas tester

IV

12

Casualty handling

II

13

Evacuation procedures

II

14

Drills in smoke-filled spaces in Fire Fighting Center

I-II-III-IV

15

Final Exam

I-II-III-IV

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

X

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

X

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

X

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

X

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

X

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

X

g

An ability to communicate effectively

X

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

X

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

X

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

X

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

X

l

An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations.

X

m

An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process.

X

Course

Outcomes

I

II

III

IV

Programme

  Outcomes

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

j

k

l

m