The Carbeck Structural Components Institute’s (CSCI) Wood Truss Construction and Fire Performance education program provides firefighters with information needed to more safely fight fires in buildings constructed with wood trusses. Addressing the facts surrounding the performance of metal plate connected wood trusses when fire strikes, the program is comprised of more than 20 educational modules divided into short 5-10 minute segments. Modules cover topics including an introduction to wood trusses, fire performance of wood trusses, and information for firefighters.
For the past three years, this non-profit organization has had a booth at NFA’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education National Professional Development Conference. For fire science students, the opportunity to tour a truss building plant or view the educational videos on the Web page offer exceptional opportunities to learn building construction concepts in experiential and meaningful ways.
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