Fire Protection Systems

Workplace fires can quickly endanger lives and livelihoods. Fire protection systems that are properly installed, tested and maintained can help us detect, suppress and extinguish fires so that workers may safely evacuate. Take this course to learn what fire protection systems do and how we can make sure they function as we expect them to during fire emergencies. This course is ideal for general industry workers who may choose, install, maintain or interact with fire protection systems.

 Identify the definition, purpose and benefits of fire protection systems

 Recall how fire protection systems work including how they detect fire, how the system discharges water, where the water comes from and how responders interact with the system;Identify wet pipe, antifreeze and dry pipe sprinkler systems, including how antifreeze and dry pipe systems can help prevent frozen pipes

 Recognize the capabilities, functions and modes of fire alarm control panel systems;Recall ways to reduce the likelihood of unwanted or nuisance alarms

 Identify the purpose, locations and capabilities of fire and emergency command centers and emergency power sources

 Identify what is included in fire protection system acceptance tests and what issues may cause failure

 Recognize who must inspect, test and maintain fire protection systems, as well as how often

 Identify abnormal conditions that require correction and reporting;Remember what to do and what not to do when fire protection systems are impaired