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Fire Science Research Guide

Welcome to the Fire Science Research Guide

Fire Science Programs

Upon completion of the program, you should be able to:
 

  • Formulate basic fire ground strategies and tactics to be used during structure fire incidents

  • Distinguish the different stages and types of fire behavior

  • Compare the five building construction types and how they play a role during structural firefighting

  • Analyze how and why the fire service incorporates safety and health measures

  • Compare and contrast fire detection and suppression systems in various types of buildings

How to use this guide

The tabs on the left side will lead you to specific resources.
The Books, eBooks, Videos tab is pretty straightforward, it includes a few examples of these items available through our library.
The Articles and Journals tab has a list of databases best for finding articles and journals related to this subject
The Citation Guide tab will help you give credit to the sources you use for your research and academic writing.