Title: Describe building construction methods and materials.
Course: Public Safety II (15101-II) > Section: FIREFIGHTING: Understanding Building Construction

Description should include

- beam construction and connection points
- column construction and connection points
- wall construction and connection points.

Description of materials should include

- wood
- steel
- concrete
- masonry
- composites.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important for firefighters to be familiar with building materials?
- What is the difference between a load-bearing wall and a non-load-bearing wall?
- How does fire affect building construction and connection points?