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Assembling apparatus

by Anton Reicher
 

Ratings

Overall Rating:

3.25 stars
Content Quality: 3.25 stars
Effectiveness: 2.75 stars
Ease of Use: 3.75 stars
Reviewed: Jul 14, 2010 by Fire Safety
Overview: Industrial Fire Chiefs Have Differing Opinions When it Comes to What is Essential Equipment for Their Brigades
Learning Goals: Discuss Industrial Fire Pumper Assets and opinions on design criteria for industrial fire brigade apparatus
Target Student Population: Industrial Fire Brigades, novice firefighters, Fire Officers
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: Firefighting skills, Apparatus Use, Hazard analysis
Type of Material: Reference/resource material
Recommended Uses: Reference, supporting information
Technical Requirements: None

Evaluation and Observation

Content Quality

Rating: 3.25 stars
Strengths: Well written brief discussion on industrial fire pumper equipment
Concerns: This article has some factual information, but the first paragraph is mostly opinion, and sets the tone for the rest of the article. There is not as much information about specific design criteria as would be expected when reading the title of the article.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating: 2.75 stars
Strengths: Explains pumper capabilities of various industrial departments
Concerns: This module isnÂ’t really designed as a primary learning tool. It is good reference material to support other learning tools and classroom work.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating: 3.75 stars
Strengths: Module is easy to navigate, as most websites are these days. The article leads to further articles concerning industrial fire suppression practices.
Concerns: None

Other Issues and Comments: Article was brief, but probably sufficient to explain survey results
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