Course Code: CDI 6

Course Title: Fire Protection and Arson Investigation

Course Description: The course covers the principles of fire protection and technology and its behavior. Likewise, it focuses on fire investigation and the role of firefighters during fire
suppression and investigation, the study of Fire and Building Codes, and law on destructive arson including arson investigation and evidence.
Credit Unit: 3 units
Time Allotment: 54 hours
Course Placement:

Course Outline

PERFORMANCE COURSE OUTCOMES COURSE CONTENT/TOPICS Teaching/Learning Assessment

INDICATOR (I,P,D) (Intended Learning Outcomes) Activities Task
Behavior and TECHNOLOGY OF FIRE 1. Lecture / Discussion Quiz
I (P) 1. a. Discuss the behavior a. Fire Technology and Investigation 2. Assignment/ Recitation
Explain the (origin, development), and b. Rationale Demonstration activities Report/s
underlying anatomy of fire and the different c. Objectives
concepts and extinguishment methods. d. Basic Terminologies
principles of fire e. Elements of Fire
technology in 1. b. Differentiate common f. Kinds of Fire
relation to public classes of fire (A to K) and g. Stages of Fire Development
safety. determine the ideal h. Stages of Temperature
extinguishment methods to i. Two (2) Basic Modes of Fire
suppress them. j. Transmission of Heat
k. Sources of Ignition
1. c. Demonstrate the use of COMBUSTION
proper fire fighting equipment a. Principles of Combustion
and agents to extinguish fire. b. Factors that influenced the spread of fire
 c. Spontaneous Combustion
d. Flashover
e. Back Draft
f. Bite Back
g. Flash Fire
CLASSIFICATIONS, CAUSES, PREVENTION, CONTROL
AND EXTINGUISHMENTS OF FIRE
a. International Maritime Organization
b. European Standard
c. Causes of Fire
d. Prevention of Fire
e. Control: What to do in case of Fire
f. Fire Fighting Equipment
g. Principles of Extinguishments
h. Extinguishing Agents
i. How to use a Fire Extinguisher (PASS)
j. Fire Suppression Activities

1. Discuss the legal 1 .a. Explain the organization BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION 1. Discussion Quiz
mandates and administration of the BFP, a. Vision 2. Industry observation / Reaction paper
implemented by the other support agencies and their b. Mission Tour
Bureau of Fire legal mandates. c. Core Values (RESPONSIVE) 3. Group reporting
Protection in terms d. Powers and Functions
of fire safety e. Organization
enforcement, and 2. a. Explain and differentiate f. Rank Classification
arson investigation.the stages and kinds of arson g. Key Positions
under the Code and its h. Salient Features of Republic Act No. 6975 related to BFP
2. Cite and explain amendments. and its Implementing Rules and Regulations
the legal i. Salient Features of Republic Act No. 9263 and its
requirements in 2. b. Discuss the points of Implementing Rules and Regulations
building and difference between arson and j. Salient Features of Republic Act No.9592 and its
development of terrorism under R.A. No. 9372. Implementing Rules and Regulations
arson case.
2. c. Identify the causes of fire, FIRE NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
 corpus delicti, prima facie a. Vision
evidence, and the elements b. Mission
which constitute the crime of c. Core Values
arson. d. Core Purpose
e. Goal
f. Goals Vivid Description
g. Strategies
h. Training Program

THE REVISED FIRE CODE OF 2008

a. State Policy
b. Definition
c. Applicability
d. Responsibility for the Enforcement of this Code
e. Technical Staff
f. Inspections, Safety Measures, Fire Safety, Constructions,
and Protective and/or Warning Systems
g. Prohibited Acts
h. Violation, Penalties and Abatement of Fire Hazard
i. Enforcement of the Lien
j. Penalties

THE LAW ON DESTRUCTIVE ARSON

a. Stages in the Commission of Arson
b. Basis of Liability in Arson
c. Special Aggravating Circumstances in Arson
d. Conviction for Arson
e. Corpus Delicti in Arson

Discuss the salient Identify and explain salient FIRE SAFETY RELATED PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL 1. Lecture / Discussion Quiz
features of P.D. No. points of PD 1096 in relations to BUILDING CODE (P.D. 1096) 2. Reporting
1096 as a the victims right and welfare a. Requirements for fire zones
safeguard for the b. Fire-resistive requirements in construction
victim’s rights and c. Classification and general requirement of all buildings by
welfare. use or occupancy
d. Light and ventilation
Apply knowledge of 1. a. Demonstrate the conduct of ARSON INVESTIGATION 1. Lecture/ Discussion Reaction paper
criminalistics in the arson investigation including a. Arson 2. Hands-on activities Research work
fulfilment of the processing in every stage, and b. Who is a Fire Investigator? 3. Film review of
objectives of arson the recognition, collection and c. What are the six (6) Cardinal Points of Investigation? documentaries related
investigation. preservation possible arson d. Qualities of a Good Fire Investigator to Arson Investigation
evidence. e. Tools of Investigation 4. Assignment / Research
f. Types of Fire/Arson Investigation Work
1. b. Discuss the laboratory g. Fire Language 5. Simulation
evaluation of arson evidence h. Ladder Terminologies
including, physical and chemical i. Motive
examination. j. Pyromaniac
k. Factors in determining motive
l. Methods Used in Setting Incendiary Fires
m. The Investigator Arrives at the Fire Scene
n. Investigation During the Fire
o. Methods of Proof of Arson
p. The Tell Tale Signs of Arson
q. Meaning of Color of Smoke and Flame
r. Examination During the Fire
s. Investigation of the Scene After the Fire
t. Methods of Search

ARSON EVIDENCE
a. Evidence
b. Classification of Evidence
c. Arson Evidence
d. Prima - Facie Evidence of Arson
e. Ways to Gather Evidence