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Aug 06, 2026
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HSPS 262 - Fire Protection Systems
PROGRAM: Homeland Security and Public Safety
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 64
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2025
This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
- Identify and describe various types and uses of fire protection systems.
- Describe the basic elements of a public water supply system as it relates to fire protection.
- Identify the different types, uses and benefits of fire protection systems found in various types of structures.
- Summarize the basic elements of a public water supply system as it relates to fire protection systems.
- Explain the operation and appropriate application for the different types of portable fire protection systems.
- Identify the different types and components of sprinkler, standpipe and foam systems.
- Discuss residential and commercial sprinkler legislation.
- Compare the basic components and detectors in a fire alarm system.
- Describe the hazards of smoke, and list the 4 factors that can influence smoke movement in a building.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - - Fire extinguishing agents
- Portable fire extinguishers
- Carbon dioxide systems
- Dry chemical systems.
- Halon systems
- Explosive suppression systems
- Foam systems
- Building monitoring equipment
- Smoke detection systems
- Thermal detection systems
- Operation of standpipes
- Operation of sprinkler systems
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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