Title: Identify the effects of fire and fire-suppression activities on structures.
Course: Firefighting II (15152-II) > Section: Analyzing Construction Materials and Building Collapse

Identification should include assessing the signs of structural instability and inspecting materials for damage, such as

- wood
- reinforced concrete
- cast iron
- masonry
- steel
- gypsum wall board
- glass
- plaster on lath.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What factors affect the stability of a structure after an incident?
- What are indicators of potential building collapse?
- What happens to steel when it is heated? What might happen to a structure using steel beams?