Syllabus Fire Protection and Arson Investigation

Republic of the Philippines
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa

OBTL COURSE (University of the City of Muntinlupa)
SYLLABUS & NBP University Road, Poblacion, Muntinlupa City 1776
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COLLEGE of CRIMINAL JUISTICE
QD/CCJ/002 Course Title: FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION
Issued No. 0 Pcs/Set Revision No. 1 Effectivity Date 01 AUGUST 2021 Page No.
City Vision
We envision Muntinlupa City as one of Course Title: Fire Protection and Arson Investigation
the leading investment hubs in the
country, with educated, healthy, and God- Course Code:
loving people, living peacefully and
securely in a climate change adaptive and Pre-Requisite: Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation
disaster-resilient
community, under the rule of transparent, Credit Units: 3 Units
caring and accountable leadership.
Class Schedule: 54 Hours (3 hours lecture per week for 18 Weeks)
PLMUN Vision
A dynamic and highly competitive Higher
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Education Institution committed to people
empowerment towards building a humane The course presents the creation of the Bureau of Fire Protection, its mandate, powers, and functions. It also covers the understanding
society. of the behavior, characteristics, and chemistry of fire. It involved fire safety and protection, including the conduct of arson
investigation.
PLMUN Mission COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
To provide quality, affordable and relevant At the end of the course, the student is expected to acquire the following competencies:
education responsive to the changing 1. Explain the underlying concepts and principles of fire technology in relation to public safety.
needs of the local and global communities 2. Discuss the legal mandates implemented by the Bureau of Fire Protection in terms of fire safety enforcement, and arson
through effective and efficient integration investigation.
of instruction, research and extension; to 3. Cite and explain the legal requirements in building and development of arson case.
develop productive and God-loving 4. Discuss the salient features of P.D. No. 1096 as a safeguard for the victim’s rights and welfare.
individuals in the society. 5. Apply knowledge of criminalistics in the fulfilment of the objectives of arson investigation.
6. Apply the PLMun infused values and Core Values in the course of learning.
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COURSE OUTLINE SCHEDULE AND TIME FRAME

WEEK DATE READINGS/DISCUSSIONS
1 January - • Orientation of house rules
March • Introduction of the subject matter
• Gender and Development 101
• Mission/vision
2  Fire Technology and Investigation
 Rationale
 Objectives
 Basic Terminologies
 Elements of Fire
 Kinds of Fire
3 • Stages of Fire Development
• Stages of Temperature
• Two (2) Basic Modes of Fire
• Transmission of Heat
• Sources of Ignition
4 • Principles of Combustion
• Factors that influenced the spread of fire
• Spontaneous Combustion
• Flashover
• Back Draft
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• Bite Back
• Flash Fire
5 • International Maritime Organization
• European Standard
• Causes of Fire
• Prevention of Fire
• Control: What to do in case of Fire
6 • Fire Fighting Equipment
• Principles of Extinguishments
• Extinguishing Agents
• How to use a Fire Extinguisher (PASS)
• Fire Suppression Activities
• Climate Change and Disaster Resilience
7 BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
• Vision
• Mission
• Core Values (RESPONSIVE)
• Powers and Functions
• Organization
• Rank Classification
• Key Positions
• Salient Features of Republic Act No. 6975 related to BFP and its Implementing Rules and Regulations
8 • Salient Features of Republic Act No. 9263 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations
• Salient Features of Republic Act No.9592 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations
9 9: MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS
10 March - FIRE NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
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May • Vision
• Mission
• Core Values
• Core Purpose
• Goal
• Goals Vivid Description
• Strategies
• Training Program
11 THE REVISED FIRE CODE OF 2008
• State Policy
• Definition
• Applicability
• Responsibility for the Enforcement of this Code
• Technical Staff
• Inspections, Safety Measures, Fire Safety, Constructions, and Protective and/or Warning Systems
• Prohibited Acts
• Violation, Penalties and Abatement of Fire Hazard
• Enforcement of the Lien
• Penalties
12 THE LAW ON DESTRUCTIVE ARSON
• Stages in the Commission of Arson
• Basis of Liability in Arson
• Special Aggravating Circumstances in Arson
• Conviction for Arson
• Corpus Delicti in Arson
13 FIRE SAFETY RELATED PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE (P.D. 1096)
• Requirements for fire zones
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• Fire-resistive requirements in construction

• Classification and general requirement of all buildings by use or occupancy
• d. Light and ventilation
14 ARSON INVESTIGATION
• Arson
• Who is a Fire Investigator?
• What are the six (6) Cardinal Points of Investigation?
• Qualities of a Good Fire Investigator
• Tools of Investigation
15 • f. Types of Fire/Arson Investigation
• g. Fire Language
• h. Ladder Terminologies
• Motive
• Pyromaniac
• Factors in determining motive
• Methods Used in Setting Incendiary Fires
16 • The Investigator Arrives at the Fire Scene
• Investigation During the Fire
• Methods of Proof of Arson
• The Tell Tale Signs of Arson
• Meaning of Color of Smoke and Flame
• Examination During the Fire
• Investigation of the Scene After the Fire
• Methods of Search
17 ARSON EVIDENCE
• Evidence
• Classification of Evidence
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• Arson Evidence
• Prima - Facie Evidence of Arson
• Ways to Gather Evidence
18 18: FINAL EXAMINATIONS
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Desired Learning Outcomes (DLO) Time Course Content / Subject Matter (Topic) Teaching and Learning Resource Assessment
Table Activities (Delivery / Materials
(Week) Methodology
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 Discuss house rules 1 Orientation of house rules 1. Lecture / Discussion LCD

 Describe the subject matter Introduction of the subject matter 2. Assignment/ Projector,
 Explain Gender and Development Gender and Development 101 Demonstration activities LED TV, Recitation
101 Mission/vision White
 Give the Mission/vision OF PLMUN Board /
Blockboard,
Chalk,
board
Marker,
Eraser
 Fire Technology and Investigation 1. Lecture / Discussion LCD Quiz

 Discuss the behavior (origin, 2-6  Elements of Fire 2. Assignment/ Projector, Recitation
development), and anatomy of fire  Kinds of Fire Demonstration activities LED TV, Report/s
and the different extinguishment  Stages of Fire Development White
methods.  Stages of Temperature Board /
 Differentiate common classes of Blockboard
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fire (A to K) and determine the  Two (2) Basic Modes of Fire , Chalk,
ideal extinguishment methods to  Transmission of Heat board
suppress them.  Sources of Ignition Marker,
 Demonstrate the use of proper  Principles of Combustion Eraser
firefighting equipment and agents  Factors that influenced the spread of fire
to extinguish fire.  Spontaneous Combustion
 Flashover
 Back Draft
 Bite Back
 Flash Fire
Classes of Fire
 International Maritime Organization
 European Standard
 Causes of Fire
 Prevention of Fire
 Control: What to do in case of Fire
 Fire Fighting Equipment
 Principles of Extinguishments
 Extinguishing Agents
 How to use a Fire Extinguisher (PASS)
 Fire Suppression Activities
 Climate Change and Disaster Resilience
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 Explain the organization and 7-8 BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION 1. Lecture / Discussion Quiz
administration of the BFP, other • Vision 2. Assignment/ Recitation
support agencies and their legal • Mission Demonstration activities Report/s
mandates. • Core Values (RESPONSIVE)
• Powers and Functions
• Organization
 Identify and explain salient points
• Rank Classification
of PD 1096
• Key Positions
• Salient Features of Republic Act No. 6975
related to BFP and its Implementing Rules and
Regulations
FIRE NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE

 Vision
 Mission
 Core Values
 Core Purpose
 Goal
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 Goals Vivid Description

 Strategies
 h. Training Program
 Salient Features of Republic Act No. 9263

and its Implementing Rules and Regulations
 Salient Features of Republic Act No.9592

and its Implementing Rules and Regulations
FIRE SAFETY RELATED PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL

BUILDING CODE (P.D. 1096)
o Requirements for fire zones
o Fire-resistive requirements in
construction
o Classification and general
requirement of all buildings by use or
occupancy
o Light and ventilation
MIDTERM EXAMINATION 9 MIDTERM EXAMINATION MIDTERM EXAMINATION MIDTERM
Quiz
 Discuss the points of difference 10-13 THE REVISED FIRE CODE OF 2008 1. Lecture / Discussion Recitation
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between arson and terrorism State Policy 2. Assignment/ Report/s

under R.A. No. 9372. Definition Demonstration activities
Applicability
 Identify the causes of fire, Responsibility for the Enforcement of this Code
corpus delicti, prima facie Technical Staff
evidence, and the elements Inspections, Safety Measures, Fire Safety,
which constitute the crime of Constructions, and Protective and/or Warning
arson. Systems
Prohibited Acts
Violation, Penalties and Abatement of Fire Hazard
Enforcement of the Lien
Penalties
THE LAW ON DESTRUCTIVE ARSON
Stages in the Commission of Arson
Basis of Liability in Arson
Special Aggravating Circumstances in Arson
Conviction for Arson
Corpus Delicti in Arson
 Identify the corpus delicti, prima

facie evidence, and the elements 14-16 ARSON INVESTIGATION 1. Lecture / Discussion Quiz
which constitute the crime of a. Arson 2. Assignment/ Recitation
arson. b. Who is a Fire Investigator? Demonstration activities Report/s
 Demonstrate the conduct of arson c. What are the six (6) Cardinal Points of Oral examination
investigation including processing Investigation? Scoring Rubrics
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in every stage, and the recognition, d. Qualities of a Good Fire Investigator

collection and preservation e. Tools of Investigation
possible arson evidence. f. Types of Fire/Arson Investigation
g. Fire Language
 Discuss the laboratory evaluation h. Ladder Terminologies
of arson evidence including, i. Motive
physical and chemical 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
Submission of all requirements 17 Submission of all requirements, Review for the finals  Submission of  Reaction
Review for the finals Use Portfolio paper
Use Rubrics Rubrics  Review for final  Research
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exam work
 Portfolio
 NFPA virtual
arson
investigation
FINAL EXAMINATIONS 18 18: FINAL EXAMINATIONS FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Suggested Readings and Fire Technology and Arson Investigation, Wiseman’s Book Trading, Inc.
References:
Course Requirements: - Online Portfolio
- Average should not be lower than 75%
- NFPA virtual arson investigation
Grading System CRITERIA Major Exam 30% Class Performance (Includes Activities done inside the classroom, i.e. Recitation, Quizzes, Seat/Board work, Oral reporting) 70%
PERCENTAGE : Class Participation (includes Activities done outside the classroom, i.e. Assignments, Projects, Research output and Final product/Performance task)
TOTAL 100%
Classroom Policies: 1. The maximum allowable number of hours of absences inclusive of tardiness is 12. All absences after that shall mean excessive absences and a
grade of 5.00. Refer to policies on attendance in the student handbook.
2. Student assignments should be submitted after the attendance is checked or as specified by your teacher.
3. An approved absence shall be treated accordingly based on the provisions in the student handbook. The student should inform their teacher
immediately upon his/her return to school about his/her absence.
4. Special major exams are scheduled one week after the administration of the major exams. The student should refer to the policies on special
major exams in the student handbook.
5. Cheating will not be tolerated. Policies on cheating in the student handbook should be applied.
6. Instructors/Professors are not authorized to collect any cash from the students for any purpose (i.e., material reproduction of notes or test
papers, cost of field trips). When necessary, all payments must be coursed through any of the class officers or through the
7. Classroom Courtesy: (1) the use of cellular phones and other electronic gadgets during examination are prohibited unless a special permission
is sought; (2) wearing of caps inside the classroom is prohibited.
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Reviewed by: Noted & Approved by:

Prepared by:
Mr. Jose Melarte Gooco Jr. ASSOC. PROF. RAMONITO A. MESINA
Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Republic of the Philippines

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa

QD/CCJ/002 Course Title: FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

QD/CCJ/002 Course Title: FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

COURSE OUTLINE SCHEDULE AND TIME FRAME

QD/CCJ/002 Course Title: FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

QD/CCJ/002 Course Title: FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

QD/CCJ/002 Course Title: FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

• Fire-resistive requirements in construction

QD/CCJ/002 Course Title: FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

18 18: FINAL EXAMINATIONS

QD/CCJ/002 Course Title: FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

 Discuss house rules 1 Orientation of house rules 1. Lecture / Discussion LCD

 Fire Technology and Investigation 1. Lecture / Discussion LCD Quiz

QD/CCJ/002 Course Title: FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

QD/CCJ/002 Course Title: FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

FIRE NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE

QD/CCJ/002 Course Title: FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

 Goals Vivid Description

 Salient Features of Republic Act No. 9263

 Salient Features of Republic Act No.9592

FIRE SAFETY RELATED PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL

MIDTERM EXAMINATION 9 MIDTERM EXAMINATION MIDTERM EXAMINATION MIDTERM

QD/CCJ/002 Course Title: FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

between arson and terrorism State Policy 2. Assignment/ Report/s

 Identify the corpus delicti, prima

QD/CCJ/002 Course Title: FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

in every stage, and the recognition, d. Qualities of a Good Fire Investigator

QD/CCJ/002 Course Title: FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

QD/CCJ/002 Course Title: FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

Reviewed by: Noted & Approved by:

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