| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fighting with Forest Fires | ORU208 | 4. Semester | 2 + 1 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Associate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | 2 hours per week |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Akif KETEN |
| Instructor(s) |
Mehmet DAYI |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To contribute to the understanding of the physical and chemical functioning of forest fire, the types of forest fires, forest fire behavior, Forest fire fighting methods and techniques and the implementation of forestry activities. To help and guide the use of human resources in fighting forest fires. To provide support to planners and implementers in the conservation and use of forest resources. |
| Course Content | Fire event, combustion phases, heat transfer methods, Forest fire, forest fire types, forest fire behavior, The effects of forest fuels, fire weather and topography on fire behavior, Fundamentals of forest fire fighting, Organization and communication in forest fire fighting, Direct and indirect forest fire fighting methods, Forest fire fighting methods for different forest fires, Personal protective equipment’s and hand tools in forest fire fighting , Use of hand tools in forest fire fighting, Use of motor vehicles and equipment in forest fire fighting, Forest fire fighting in the World, Occupational health and safety in forest fires fighting, Technical and administrative works in during and after a forest fire |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Knowledge of combustion phenomena, combustion cycles, heat transfer methods and get general knowledge about forest fire. - Learning of forest fire behavior and forest fire types. - - Get knowledge about the effects of topography, weather conditions and flammable materials on forest fire behavior - Having knowledge about the basic principles of fighting with forest fires - Get knowledge about organization and communication issues in fighting with forest fires - To have theoretical and technical knowledge about direct and indirect fighting methods with forest fires - Use of hand tools and equipments used to extinguish forest fires - Having knowledge about the motor vehicles used in forest fire extinguishment and the technical features and usage of these vehicles, - Learning about forest fire worker safety and occupational health issues - Having general knowledge about technical and administrative works to be done during and after a forest fire |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Fire event, combustion phases, heat transfer methods | |
| 2. Week | Forest fire, forest fire types, forest fire behavior | |
| 3. Week | The effects of forest fuels, fire weather and topography on fire behavior | |
| 4. Week | Fundamentals of forest fire fighting | |
| 5. Week | Organization and communication in forest fire fighting | |
| 6. Week | Direct and indirect forest fire fighting methods | |
| 7. Week | Forest fire fighting methods for different forest fires | |
| 8. Week | Mid-term exam | |
| 9. Week | Personal protective equipment’s and hand tools in forest fire fighting | |
| 10. Week | Use of hand tools in forest fire fighting | |
| 11. Week | Use of motor vehicles and equipment in forest fire fighting | |
| 12. Week | Forest fire fighting in the world | |
| 13. Week | Occupational health and safety in forest fires fighting | |
| 14. Week | Technical and administrative works in during and after a forest fire |
| • Margaret Fuller, 1991. Forest Fires: An Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, Management, Fire Fighting, and Prevention. Pages:238 Publisher: John Wiley&Sons, Inc. • Timo V. Heikkila, Roy Gronqvist and Mike Jurvelius. 2007. Wildland Fire Management Handbook for Trainers. Helsinki. • Edward A. Johnson, Kiyoko Miyanishi. 2001. Forest Fires, Behavior and Ecological Effects. Pages:594, Publisher: Academic Press. • Chandler, C., Cheney, P., Thomas, P., Trabaud, L., 1991. Fire In Forestry, Volume II, Forest Fire Management and Organization. John Wiley and Sons., • Çanakçıoğlu. 1983. Orman Koruma. İstanbul Üniversitesi. 633 sayfa. • Bilgili, E. 2015. Orman Koruma Geçici Ders Notları, KTÜ, Orman Fakültesi. 154 s. http://www.ktu.edu.tr/dosyalar/15_01_02_c2f03.pdf • OGM, 2008. Yanan alanların rehabilitasyonu ve yangına dirençli ormanlar tesisi projesi, Serik-Taşağıl, T.C. Çevre ve Orman Bakanlığı, Orman Genel Müdürlüğü Yayınları, 113 sayfa, Ankara. • Doğan, N. Orman Yangını Yönetimi ve Yangın Silvikültürü. 152 sayfa. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | DK9 | DK10 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Verbal Expression | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Visual Presentation | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Practice | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Homework 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Practice | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Classroom Activities | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 89 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
