Introduction to Fire Alarm Systems - 8hr Course - Online - May 9, 2024

Format: Live Virtual Classroom Online Training

Date: May 9, 2024 (8:00am-5:00pm Pacific)

Location: Online through GoToWebinar (access link will be emailed following registration, computer or compatible mobile device with Internet connection required)

Registration: If you are a Washington State resident you may register at no charge through Washington State Fire Marshal's Office. Students not in Washington State may register online through Fire Smarts with the applicable registration fee.

Course Description: This course covers fire alarm system basics based on NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. An understanding of fire alarm system components will be provided starting with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and power supplies. Fire alarm initiating devices will be discussed including smoke detectors, duct detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, tamper switches and water-flow switches. Fire alarm notification devices such as horns and strobes will also be discussed along with a review of the fundamental requirements that apply to most fire alarm systems. The basics of fire alarm system design and items required for plan review will also be covered.

Ray Dotts, SET, PSP

Ray Dotts has more than 40 years experience including fire alarm design and installation experience and works for Telgian Engineering & Consulting. He holds fire alarm licenses from multiple states, is a Level IV NICET Certified Fire Alarm Technician and is board certified as a Physical Security Professional by ASIS. He has conducted large-scale fire alarm projects for all levels of commercial, educational, hospitality and multi-family residential buildings.

Continuing Education (see details under Certificate section below)

- International Code Council - ICC Approved for 0.8 CEU's

- NICET Continuing Professional Development

- Pennsylvania UCC Approved Continuing Education Provider

- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Continuing Education

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.
• Certificates can be used as supporting documentation for credit hours required for re-certification as part of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) program. Continuing education credit is determined as one credit per training contact hour.
• Certificates can be used as supporting documentation for continuing education (CE) hours for Texas Commission on Fire Protection certifications. Fire Smarts is a continuing education source under "Nationally Recognized Training Providers”. Continuing education hours are determined as one CE hour per training contact hour.

Live Online Training

This training course is presented in a live online virtual classroom format using a directing and discussion style of teaching. A clear and detailed presentation of the content is given with the aid of PowerPoint presentation slides. Participant questions are encouraged to facilitate understanding and practical application exercises will be given where applicable to the content.