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Building Construction

Examine the effect that fire has on building materials and building construction and be better prepared to make informed strategic and tactical decisions on the fireground. (Note: This lesson is part of the Evidence-Based Structural Firefighting Course.)

Last Updated: Jan 24, 2024

Length: 12 mins

Building Construction, Fire Dynamics

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Objectives

At the conclusion of this lesson you will be able to:

Recognize different types of building construction.
Describe how different types of building materials react when exposed to the effects of heat and fire.
Apply knowledge of building construction to anticipate fire behavior and make informed strategic and tactical decisions on the fireground.

Course Lessons

Building Construction 0:12

Applicable NFPA Standards

NFPA 1001 (2019): 4.3.4, 4.3.12
NFPA 1010 (2024): 6.3.4 , 6.3.12

Prerequisites

N/A