Unit_8_Journal.docx FIR 2303 Unit VII Journal Columbia Southern University- FIR 2303

Unit_8_Journal.docx  FIR 2303  Unit VII Journal  Columbia Southern University- FIR 2303    How do I feel this course will enhance my professional success? I am hoping that this course along with the others will help me earn my Associates Degree in Fire Science, then proceed to earn my bachelors degree in Fire Administration.   This course on combustion was a great refresher from when I entered rookie school in February 2006. It has also taught me new terminology, studies and research that has taken place, all of which is very beneficial to the fire service. Hopefully one day the fire service can decrease LODD. I understand we have a high-risk job but some LODD are from not proper understanding all topics related to a working structure fire.  Having a better understanding of the chemistry of fire along with empathy, reading smoke, understanding fire flow and even smoke obscuration will help me feel more confident when doing a scene size up for a working structure fire. Also, after reading the scenario I see mistakes that took place and hopefully I can prevent these same mistakes happening at my department. A couple examples of this would be to tighten down on inspections and training on newer tactics.   In my conclusion, I believe this course will help me feel more confident understanding fire, have a better understanding of the fire load, fire flow and chemistry of fire. This course was a great refresher from when I read the essentials book back in 2006, reading the new terms and research.