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The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 14 hours
  • Course by University of Maryland, College Park
  • Offered by

About

Fires impact people, property and the environment in all countries around the world. In some cases, the resulting losses are extraordinary, causing hundreds of deaths, widespread damage to property and contents and significant impacts on the environment. More often, fires may cause a single casualty or affect a single home, though the effects are still highly significant to those affected and collectively are substantial. This course will provide an overview of the challenges posed by fire as well as the fire safety solutions that are available to meet those challenges.

Modules

Fire Protection Engineering

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  • Fire Protection Engineering [10:58]

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  • Fire Protection Engineering [ppt]

Flames

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  • Flames [11:08]

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  • Flames [ppt]

Products of Fires

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  • Products of Fires [18:43]

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Compartment Fires

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  • Compartment Fires [24:08]

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  • Compartment Fires [pdf]

Module 1 Graded Quiz

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  • Introduction to Fire Behavior Quiz

Catastrophic Fires

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  • Catastrophic Fires [7:51]

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  • Catastrophic Fire [ppt]

Design Safer Buildings

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  • Designing Safer Building [7:31]

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  • Design Safer Buildings [pdf]

History of Fire Protection Engineering

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  • History of Fire Protection Engineering [18:57]

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Why Fire Protection Engineering is an Exciting & Rewarding Profession

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  • Why Fire Protection Engineering is an Exciting & Rewarding Profession [13:55]

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  • Why Fire Protection Engineering is an Exciting & Rewarding Profession [pdf]

About SFPE

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  • About SFPE [11:34]

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  • About SFPE [pdf]

Licensure of Fire Protection Engineers

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  • Licensure of Fire Protection Engineers [19:09]

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  • Licensure of Fire Protection Engineers [pdf]

Module 2 Graded Quiz

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  • What is Fire Protection Engineering?

Fire Safety Systems

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  • Fire Safety Systems [11:39]

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Detection and Alarm Systems

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  • Detection and Alarm Systems [19:08]

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Fire Suppression Systems

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  • Fire Suppression Systems [19:46]

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  • Fire Suppression Systems [pdf]

Smoke Control Systems

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  • Smoke Control Systems [22:40]

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Module 3 Graded Quiz

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  • Fire Safety Systems Quiz

What is Human Behavior in Fire?

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  • What is Human Behavior in Fire? [22:50]

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  • What is Human Behavior in Fire? [pdf]

Why Human Behavior in Fire is NOT…

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  • What Human Behavior in Fire is NOT [17:55]

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Types of Human Behavior in Fires: Incidents and Case Studies

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  • Types of Human Behavior in Fires: Incidents & Case Studies [27:41]

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Translation into Practice – Why does all of this matter?

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  • Transition into Practice: Why Does all of this Matter? [20:45]

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Module 4 Graded Quiz

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  • The Effects of Fire on People

Impact of Fire Exposure on Structures

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  • The Effect of Fire on Property and the Environment [24:40]

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  • The Effect of Fire on Property and the Environment [ppt]

Impact of Fire on Property/Contents

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  • Impact of Fire on Property/Contents [16:34]

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Impact of Fire on the Environment

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  • Impact of Fire on the Environment [15:43]

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Module 5 Graded Quiz

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  • The Effects of Fire on Property and the Environment

Concepts of Fire Safety Design

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  • Implementing Fire Safety Systems [17:52]

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  • Concepts of Fire Safey Design [ppt]

Code-Based Approach to Fire Safety Design

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  • Code-Based Approach to Fire Safety Design [15:48]

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Performance-Based Approach to Fire Safety Design

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  • Performance Based Approach to Fire Safety Design [13:54]

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Engineering Methods for Fire Safety Design

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  • Engineering Methods for Fire Safety Design [13:20]

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Module 6 Graded Quiz

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  • Implementing Fire Safety Designs

Auto Summary

Explore the profound impact of fires on people, property, and the environment with this foundational course in Science & Engineering. Led by Coursera, this 14-hour course delves into fire safety challenges and solutions. Perfect for beginners, it offers a comprehensive overview of fire-related threats and preventive measures. Available through a Starter subscription, it's ideal for anyone looking to understand and mitigate fire risks effectively.

James Milke, PhD
Instructor

James Milke, PhD