Format: Live Classroom Training
Date: June 22-23, 2017 (8:00am-3:00pm)
Location: Ocean County Fire Training Center, 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown, NJ 08758
Registration: Must register through Rutgers University
Course Description:
This course will start with a review of basic fire alarm system devices and components, and then review types of fire alarm systems. We will determine which codes define the requirements for a fire alarm system and how they inter-relate. The students will utilize their learning by conducting two exercises determining spacing and proper coverage for both initiating and notification devices. And since no job is complete without the paperwork this session will review the documentation requirements for Fire Alarm system acceptance testing and when re-acceptance testing is required. It is recommended that students bring the required code books as a reference (UCC, NEC and NFPA 72).
Course Purpose/Value (Learning Objectives):
The purpose of this course is to gain an understanding of fire alarm system devices and components, types of fire alarm systems, and the codes that define requirements for these systems. At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
- Establish which codes are in effect in the state of NJ.
- Understand the documentation requirements for fire alarm systems.
- Review basic spacing rules for standard initiating and notification devices.
Tom Parrish, SET, CFPS, PSP
Tom Parrish has more than 25 years’ experience in fire protection and emergency response. He has held positions with municipal fire, law enforcement and emergency medical services and in private industry system design and installation programs. Today he still serves as an on-call firefighter certified in firefighting, emergency medical treatment, and hazardous materials response. He serves on several NFPA technical committees and is a regular presenter at NFPA meetings and seminars. His professional credentials include Level IV NICET Certified Fire Alarm Technician, Level III NICET Inspections and Testing, and Master Electrician. He is board certified as a Physical Security Professional by ASIS and holds a bachelor’s in Industrial Technology from the Kean University of New Jersey.
Continuing Education (see details under Certificate section below)
- International Code Council - ICC Approved for 1.0 CEU's
- NICET Continuing Professional Development
Certificate of Completion:
- Each participant registered, completing the sign-in sheet and attending the full training session will receive a Certificate of Completion. This certificate will include the participants name, training subject, date, number of training hours completed and the Fire Smarts name, address and phone number.
- Certificates will comply with International Code Council (ICC) CEU requirements for ICC approved training courses. Fire Smarts is an approved training provider of the ICC. ICC CEU’s are assigned based on 0.1 CEU per training contact hour.
- Certificates can be used as supporting documentation for CPD points required for NICET certification. This applies to the “Additional Education” section of NICET Policy #30 on Continuing Professional Development that allows for CPD points for education to advance, broaden and enhance technical knowledge and job skills.
Live Classroom Training
This course is presented in a directing and discussion style of teaching. A clear and detailed presentation of the content is given with the aid of PowerPoint presentation slides. Group discussion is encouraged to facilitate understanding and practical application exercises will be given where applicable to the content. A review test is given to measure learning and retention.
