Fire Prevention
Organization
Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
Version 1: 35 hours (3 weeks). Version 2: 45 hours.
Version 1: January 2013 - May 2021. Version 2: June 2021 - Present.
Versions 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: define the law enforcement authority and limitations of police officers, peace officers, and civilians in New York State; explain the role of the peace officer within the criminal justice system; describe the responsibilities and the standards for ethical conduct of peace officers; analyze fire scenes to determine if possible criminal activity was involved; and testify in court as a Law Enforcement Officer; and employ defensive tactics when necessary.
Versions 1 and 2: NOTE: This course is only offered to FDNY Fire Protection Inspectors. Major topics include: introduction to constitutional law, powers of a peace officer, New York State Criminal Procedure Law Provisions, ethics in law enforcement, legal system, enforcement procedures, civil law and liability, and conflict resolution.
Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or Security Administration (6/15) (6/21 revalidation). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or Security Administration (6/21 revalidation).
48 hours (6 days).
March 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Demonstrate leadership skills, concepts and qualities necessary to motivate themselves and subordinates; implement policies and procedures of the Fire Department relating to the Associate Fire Protection Inspector title series.; implement the Bureau of Fire Prevention Directives which impact personnel and Unit operations; follow code enforcement techniques to ensure proper compliance with all Fire & Life Safety laws, codes, and rules will be reinforced; conduct report writing and effective verbal communication; apply leadership concepts to elevate and motivate subordinate personnel adding to the effectiveness and efficiency of Bureau operations; create a personal model for accurate decision making to move the mission of the Bureau forward while determining the legal aspects and ramifications of Bureau operations; use, manipulate and dominate various fire department data bases and systems and navigate the complex system of city government; communicate and interact with other fire department units and externally with other City agencies; create a system of unit/local group training programs using the tools, resources and techniques introduced in the course to create a better trained and well- rounded work force; and will utilize, implement, enforce the rules, regulations and directives of the Bureau.
This course is instructor led using Power Point presentations and videos. Intertwined with this multi-media process are group exercises, workshops and projects. Major topics taught in this course include: leadership and trust, character and integrity/self development; history of large loss fires and code implications; policy, procedure and fire prevention directives; leadership: dealing with difficult people, staff and team; use Fire Department databases, training tools, resources for program development, management and procedures and practices; legal aspects of code enforcement and personnel management and group think and team building. Prerequisite: Participants must have taken and passed the examination for Associate Fire Protection Inspector and have been promoted to such rank.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Public Safety Communications, Public Safety Administration, Management, Leadership or Supervision (6/22).
Version 1: 235 hours (7 weeks); includes 28 hours of supervised field experience. Version 2: 238 hours (7 weeks); includes 35 hours of supervised field experience; Version 3: 264 hours (32 days); includes a one-month mentoring experience. Version 4: 299 hours; includes 35 hours of supervised field experience. Version 5: 315 hours, includes 35 hours of supervised field experience (11 weeks).
Version 1: September 1997 - August 2007. * Version 2: September 2007 - April 2010. Version 3: May 2010 - June 2015. Version 4: July 2015 - May 2021. Version 5: June 2021 - Present.
Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: perform fire and safety inspections throughout New York City’s five boroughs in accordance with New York City rules and regulations. Version 3: Students will be able to: perform fire and safety inspections based on International Fire Code, National Fire Protection Association, and New York City rules and regulations. Version 4 and 5: Students will be able to: conduct fire prevention inspections; correctly cite code and analyze sections on enforcement tools based on comprehensive understanding of New York City fire code; perform high quality life safety inspections based on knowledge acquired in the course; evaluate hazardous materials and potential reactions with other hazardous materials; identify hazardous materials and proper storage techniques and determine if they meet NYC Building and NYC Fire code requirements; identify, inspect, and assess building systems such as fuel oil fired boiler, commercial cooking systems, fire suppression systems, and emergency power systems to ensure proper working order and alignment with NYC Building and NYC Fire Codes.
Version 1 and 2: Major topics include: New York City Fire Law, relevant NYC Building Codes, NYC Fire Department directives, relevant NYC Administrative Codes, relevant New York State Criminal Procedure Laws; classes of fires; building construction violations; standards, rules and regulations, and inspection procedures associated with fuel oil systems, motor vehicle repair shops, air compressors, paint spraying and storage, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, buried tank and above ground storage systems, liquid pressurized gas storage, construction sites, torch use, storage of ammunition, black powder, explosives, and matches, cooking oil and grease, range hood fire extinguishing and cooking exhaust systems, bulk carbonic systems, sprinkler and standpipe fire suppression systems. Version 3, 4 and 5: Includes topics from Version 1 and 2, additionally, international Fire Code and NFPA standards. Students undergo a one month mentoring experience with a senior inspector and pass a written final exam.
Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Fire Prevention and Inspection (9/02). *NOTE: Credit is recommended for individuals who completed this course between November 1991 and August 1997 if individuals have successfully completed a final course examination administered at any point after September 1997. The individual’s transcript should indicate that eligibility to apply for college credit is based on this arrangement, should document the original dates of training, and should document the date that testing occurred after September 1997. NOTE: The instruction in this course is based on New York City rules and regulations. Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Fire Prevention and Inspection or General Fire Science (11/07 revalidation). Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 9 semester hours as follows: 3 semester hours in Fire Protection Services, 3 semester hours in Building Construction, and 3 semester hours in Fire Prevention and Inspection (7/10 revalidation). Version 4: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 11 semester hours as follows: 4 semester hours in Fire Protection Services, 3 semester hours in Building Construction, and 4 semester hours in Fire Prevention and Inspection (6/15 revalidation). Version 5: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 11 semester hours as follows: 4 semester hours in Fire Protection Services, 3 semester hours in Building Construction, and 4 semester hours in Fire Prevention or Administration, or Fire Science (6/21 revalidation).
