University of Waterloo to Offer Week-Long Course in Fire Risk Alalysis -- May 2-6, 2011

ATTENTION! Architects, Building Consultants, Engineers, Regulatory Officials, Fire Safety and Fire Service professionals!

The University of Waterloo (UW) Fire Safety Engineering Group is pleased to announce a course in Fire Risk Analysis Taught by Professor Jack Watts (Firesafety Institute, USA) with Lectures by Ganapathy Ramachandran (UK).

May 2-6, 2011 (week-long intensive lecture format; course work due May-August, 2011)
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

This course provides a broad treatment of principles and case studies relating to engineering decision-making, risk identification, scenario development and risk management. Basic concepts in probability and reliability, interpretation of risk data, consequence analysis, risk-based modeling and economics of fire protection are also covered. Participants are encouraged to bring their experiences and views as in-class discussions provide many opportunities for the exchange of information.

• Industry professionals: take as a single course or towards a 4-course Fire Safety certificate ($2500/course – discounts apply on multiple attendees or courses)

• UW registered graduate students: take as course requirement for any graduate program at UW (no charge)

Classes are held on the University of Waterloo campus. All course materials and lunches are provided. Graded coursework is submitted electronically over the Spring term (May - Aug 2011).

To register complete the form that can be found at www.mme.uwaterloo.ca/~firelab (please indicate if you have any special dietary needs). General information on the UW Fire Safety Program and Fire Research Labs is also on the website.