This course is designed to familiarize Fire Officers and Firefighters with the basics regarding heating and cooling systems and their potential for starting or spreading fires inside buildings. The course will also address the proper procedures for shutting heating systems down and rendering them safe until a qualified technician can repair them. Firefighting tactics regarding heating systems will also be covered. Topics will include: oil burners; gas burners, and electric heaters. The student will also learn the differences and similarities of steam boilers; hot water boilers and hot air furnaces. The properties of fuel oil and natural gas will be covered.