GRANBY COLLEGES OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

OUTCOMES-BASED COURSE SYLLABUS

First Semester, AY 2023 - 2024

COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

Criminology Department

Subject Title: Fire Protection and Arson Investigation Subject Code: CDI 6 Pre-requisite: CDI 1

Learning Hours Per Week: 3 hrs. Contact Hours Per week: 2 hrs. Total Learning Hours: 54 hrs.

Credit Units: 3 Units

Vision: Granby Colleges of Science and Technology envisions a dynamic, world class and peaceful loving Filipino society
in a nation that is an actively participating member of the global community.

Mission: Produce a world-class graduate by providing a standard, quality and yet affordable education and training to
every able-bodied individual for them to cope and meet the challenges that the third millennium has brought to the
world.

Institutional Goals and Objectives:

1. Enhance students for future success.
2. Develop the students to be morally upright, God-fearing, God-loving, and sterling pride of their Alma Mater and of
the country.
3. Develop the students to be well-rounded professionals who would sustain the supply of the human resource and
the pace of growth of the country.
4. Provide students with a quality education and training to maximize the development of their intellect and the
sharpening of their skills that is relevant to industry-driven environment and global requirement.
5. Enhance and maintain the pleasant corporate image of the school.
6. Promote Academic excellence and equity for a diverse community of students.

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Goal of the College of Criminal Justice Education:

1. Develop a God fearing and service-oriented graduates.

2. Foster the values of leadership, integrity, accountability, and responsibility while serving their fellowmen,
community, and country.
3. Prepare the students on different qualifying examinations for their dream jobs.
4. Prepare the students in crime prevention, law enforcement, scientific crime detection and correctional
administration; and
5. Encourage research and inquiry on nature, causes, treatment or punishment of criminal behavior and how criminal
agencies respond to crime, criminals, and victim.

Program Learning Outcome

The graduate should be able to:

1. Know the concept and characteristics of applicable criminal penal laws, criminal procedure, and evidence.
2. Define felonies and determine stages of execution as well as the corresponding penalty.
3. Determine circumstances affecting criminal liability and identifying persons liable for felonies.
4. Know the concept of penalties and extinction and concept of criminal and civil liabilities.
5. Apply the rules on criminal procedure, the rules on evidence and presentation of evidence.
6. Recognize the need for an ability to engage in life-long learning and practices the profession with high ethical and
moral standards.

7. Function on multidisciplinary teams and manifest growth in spiritual, social, and professional aspects.
8. Identify, formulate, and solve issues in the line of work with high ethical and moral standards.
9. Recognize the need for an ability to engage in life-long learning and practices the profession with high ethical and
moral standards.
10. Demonstrate management and leadership skills on the chosen profession.
11. Apply legal principles, concepts and rules that demonstrates high level of proficiency in the licensure and
examinations and in the performance of their profession.

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 12. Have knowledge and understanding of laws and legal principles as members and leader in a team, to manage
projects and in multidisciplinary environments that manifest growth in spiritual, social, cultural and professional
aspects.

Course Description:

The course presents the creation of the Bureau of Fire Protection, its mandate, powers, and functions. It also covers the
understanding of the behavior, characteristics, and chemistry of fire. It involved fire safety and protection, including the
conduct of arson investigation.

Course Learning Outcome:

After completing this course, the student must be able to:

1. Explain the underlying concepts and principles of fire technology in relation to public safety.

2. Discuss the legal mandates implemented by the Bureau of Fire Protection in terms of fire safety enforcement, and
arson investigation.

3. Cite and explain the legal requirements in building and development of arson case.

4. Discuss the salient features of P.D. No. 1096 as a safeguard for the victim’s rights and welfare.

5. Apply knowledge of criminalistics in the fulfilment of the objectives of arson investigation.

6. Apply the Granby Colleges of Science and Technology infused values and Core Values in the course of learning.

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 COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES VS PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES MAPPING TABLE
After completing this course, the student must be able to: PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1. Explain the underlying concepts and principles of fire technology in relation to √ √ √
public safety.

2. Discuss the legal mandates implemented by the Bureau of Fire Protection in terms √
of fire safety enforcement, and arson investigation.

3. Cite and explain the legal requirements in building and development of arson case. √ √ √ √

4. Discuss the salient features of P.D. No. 1096 as a safeguard for the victim’s rights √ √ √ √ √ √ √
and welfare.

5. Apply knowledge of criminalistics in the fulfilment of the objectives of arson √

investigation.

6. Apply the Granby Colleges of Science and Technology infused values and Core √ √ √ √ √
Values in the course of learning.

Learning Content Activities Performance Learning

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 Indicators /
Time Value(s)
Allotment Developed/ Resources
(Hrs.) Assessment
Tools
Orientation on Classroom Policies - Make the students 1 Hour Syllabus and
and Discussion of Course Syllabus observe the student
classroom policies handbook
and guidelines
given. Discuss the
Course Syllabus
 Fire Technology and Investigation  Discuss the behavior 2 hours and Class suggested
 Rationale (origin, development), and 1 hr. take- participation/ textbook as
anatomy of fire. home Assignment/ references
 Objectives
activity Possible quiz
 Basic Terminologies - Review Questions
 Elements of Fire
 Kinds of Fire
• Stages of Fire Development  Discuss the stages of fire 2 hours and Class suggested
• Stages of Temperature and the source of its ignition 1 hr. take- participation/ textbook
home Assignment/ references.
• Two (2) Basic Modes of Fire
- Differentiate the 2 basic activity Possible quiz
• Transmission of Heat mode of fire
• Sources of Ignition
• Principles of Combustion - Discuss the principle of 2 hours and Class suggested
• Factors that influenced the spread of fire fire, back draf,bite 1 hr. take- participation/ textbook
back and flash fire home Assignment/ references.
• Spontaneous Combustion
activity Possible quiz
• Flashover
• Back Draf
• Bite Back - Review questions

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• Flash Fire
• International Maritime Organization - Differentiate the fire 2 hours Class suggested
• European Standard prevention in different and 1 hr. participation/ textbook
country take-home Assignment/ references.
• Causes of Fire
activity Possible quiz
• Prevention of Fire
• Control: What to do in case of Fire
• Fire Fighting Equipment  Differentiate common 2 hours and Class suggested
• Principles of Extinguishments classes of fire (A to K) and 1 hr. take- participation/ textbook
determine the ideal home Possible quiz references.
• Extinguishing Agents
extinguishment methods to activity
• How to use a Fire Extinguisher (PASS) suppress them.
• Fire Suppression Activities  Demonstrate the use of
• Climate Change and Disaster Resilience proper firefighting equipment
and agents to extinguish fire.
- Review Questions
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY 3 hours Class suggested
EXAMINATION participation textbook
references
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION  Explain the organization 2 hours and Class suggested
• Vision and administration of the 1 hr. take- participation/ textbook
BFP, other support agencies home Assignment/ references
• Mission
and the activity Possible quiz
• Core Values (RESPONSIVE)
• Powers and Functions
• Organization
• Rank Classification
• Key Positions
• Salient Features of Republic Act No.  Identify and explain salient

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6975 related to BFP and its Implementing points of R.A 6975
Rules and Regulations
• Salient Features of Republic Act No.  Identify and explain salient 2 hours and Class suggested
9263 and its Implementing Rules and points of R.A 9263 and R.A 1 hr. take- participation/ textbook
Regulations 9592 home Assignment/ references.
- Summary activity Possible quiz
• Salient Features of Republic Act No.9592
- Review Questions
and its Implementing Rules and
Regulations

FIRE NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE  Explain the organization 2 hours and Class suggested
• Vision and administration of the Fire 1 hr. take- participation/ textbook
National Training Institute, home Assignment/ references.
• Mission
other support agencies and activity Possible quiz
• Core Values the
• Core Purpose
• Goal
• Goals Vivid Description
• Strategies
• Training Program
THE REVISED FIRE CODE OF 2008  Discuss the points of 2 hours and Class suggested
• State Policy difference between arson and 1 hr. take- participation/ textbook
terrorism under R.A. No. home Possible quiz references.
• Definition
9372. activity
• Applicability
• Responsibility for the Enforcement of
this Code
• Technical Staff
• Inspections, Safety Measures, Fire - Summary

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Safety, Constructions, and Protective - Review Questions
and/or Warning Systems • Prohibited Acts
• Violation, Penalties and Abatement of
Fire Hazard
• Enforcement of the Lien
• Penalties
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
REVIEW OF MIDTERM EAMINATION 3 hours Class suggested
participation textbook
references
THE LAW ON DESTRUCTIVE ARSON - Identify the causes of fire, 2 hours and Class suggested
• Stages in the Commission of Arson corpus delicti, prima facie 1 hr. take- participation/ textbook
evidence, and the home Assignment/ references.
• Basis of Liability in Arson
elements which constitute activity Possible quiz
• Special Aggravating Circumstances in the crime of arson.
Arson
• Conviction for Arson
• Corpus Delicti in Arson
FIRE SAFETY RELATED PROVISIONS OF 2 hours and Class suggested
THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE (P.D. - Discuss the salient 1 hr. take- participation/ textbook
1096) provision on PD 1096 home Assignment/ references.
• Requirements for fire zones and the requirements activity Possible quiz
for building code.
• Fire-resistive requirements in
construction
• Classification and general requirement of
all buildings by use or occupancy
• d. Light and ventilation

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 - Review Questions
ARSON INVESTIGATION - Identify the corpus delicti, 2 hours and Class suggested
• Arson prima facie evidence, and 1 hr. take- participation/ textbook
the elements which home Assignment/ references.
• Who is a Fire Investigator?
constitute the crime of activity Possible quiz
• What are the six (6) Cardinal Points of arson.
Investigation?
• Qualities of a Good Fire Investigator
• Tools of Investigation
• f. Types of Fire/Arson Investigation  Demonstrate the conduct of 2 hours and Class suggested
• g. Fire Language arson investigation including 1 hr. take- participation/ textbook
processing in every stage, home Assignment/ references.
• h. Ladder Terminologies
and the recognition, activity Possible quiz
• Motive • Pyromaniac collection and preservation
• Factors in determining motive possible arson evidence.
• Methods Used in Setting Incendiary Fires
- Review Questions
• The Investigator Arrives at the Fire 2 hours and Class suggested
Scene  Discuss the laboratory 1 hr. take- participation/ textbook
• Investigation During the Fire evaluation of arson evidence home Possible quiz references.
including, physical and activity
• Methods of Proof of Arson
chemical examination
• The Tell Tale Signs of Arson
• Meaning of Color of Smoke and Flame
• Examination During the Fire
• Investigation of the Scene After the Fire - Review Questions
• Methods of Search
SEMI FINAL EXAMINATION
ARSON EVIDENCE - Discuss the evidence in 5 hours
• Evidence ARSON and

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• Classification of Evidence differentiate the kinds
• Arson Evidence of evidence
• Prima - Facie Evidence of Arson
- Review/ Discussion of
• Ways to Gather Evidence all the learned topics
Review of all the learned topics for for its mastery before
its mastery. the final examination

FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND CLASS POLICY

Each student is required to:

1. Participate in class discussions and recitations.

2. Take the examination during the set schedule and present the examination permit.
3. Submit assignments and projects on time.
4. Attend at least 80% of the total class hour in a semester and 20% for allowed absences. For a 3-unit subject
which is equivalent to 54 hours, students are only allowed to have maximum absence of 9 hours within a
semester. Failure to do so will have a “DROPPED” grade in the subject if absences is without a valid reason.

Class Policy:
Refer to the Granby Colleges of Science and Technology Student Manual, Student Code of Conduct and Discipline
Section A.

COURSE REFERENCES:

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Republic Act No. 6975 | Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines
Republic Act No. 11589 (lawphil.net)
competitive.org.ph/doingbusiness/reference/downloads/Summit/forupload/RD-DWCP/
PD_1096__BASIC_LAW_book_format_.pdf
bfp.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Fire-Code-of-the-Philippines-2008-IRR.pdf
lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2004/ra_9263_2004.html
R.A. 9592 (lawphil.net)
R.A. 9372 (lawphil.net)
Fire Technology and Arson Investigation, 2020 Edition,
VRIGIL BERNALDEZ OSAL RCRIM, MAED, MSCJ, CSP,
FO1 CLEOFE BERNADETTE F. PINCA, LPT
PO3 LEOVER B. OSAL, RCRIM

Grading System:

Attendance, Seat works, Projects and Assignments……………….10%

Recitation…………………………………………………………………………..20%
Quizzes………………………………………………………………………………30%
Major Exam………………………………………………………………………..40%
Total………………………………………………………………………………..100%

Final Grade= 20% PG + 20% MG + 20% PFG + 40% FG

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

____________________ _________________ ______________________________________

Einz John D. Alberto, RCrim Walter T. Ando, MSCJ Mercurio G. Villanueva, PhD, EdD DBM, CSP, MIT
Faculty Dean CCJE Founder/President

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