


Program Overview
This program is designed to provide the attendees with a better understanding of the different
types of building construction and their fire protection characteristics.
Program Topics
This program covers the following topics:
• Types of Building Construction
• Concerns with each Type of Construction
• Hazards with each Type of Construction
• Concerns with Engineered Lumbers
• Collapse Warning Signs
• Collapse Hazards
• Hybrid Construction
Behavioral Objective of this Training Program
At the conclusion of this training program, the attendees will be able to:
• Correctly identify the different types of building construction
• Identify the concerns associated with each type of building construction
• Identify the hazards associated with each type of building construction
• Name the collapse warning signs
• Name the collapse hazards
• Discuss hybrid construction
Program Length and Structure
This program is 4 hours in duration; a four hour PowerPoint presentation.
Student Handouts
Each firefighter who attends the entire training program will receive a Certificate of Attendance and
a student handbook.
Program Costs
Contact Emergency Training Associates, LLC for current pricing to conduct on-site training for
Fire Departments and Fire Academies in the New Jersey and New York Metropolitan area.
Purchase this Program
If you are a qualified instructor training fire service personnel, you may purchase this program to
conduct your own classes. Click HERE to obtain more information on how you can purchase
this program.





