Introduction to Fire Alarm Systems - 8hr Course - Recorded

Course Details

8 Training Hours

Description

Format: Instant Access Recorded Course

CEUs: Based on 8 contact hours of training (see CEUs section for details)

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.

Instructor

Tom Parrish, SET, CFPS, PSP

Tom Parrish has more than 30 years’ experience in fire protection and emergency response and is the retired Fire Marshal for Putnam Township Michigan as well as Vice President of Telgian. He serves on several NFPA technical committees including NFPA 72 Signaling Systems for the Protection of Life and Property and Emergency Communications Systems. He is President of AFAA and is a senior instructor for NFPA.

His professional credentials include Level IV NICET Certified Fire Alarm Technician, Level III NICET Inspections and Testing, Certified Fire Protection Specialist and Master Electrician. He is board certified as a Physical Security Professional by ASIS and holds a bachelor’s in Industrial Technology from Kean University.

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Continuing Education

International Code Council - ICC Approved for 0.8 CEUs
NICET Continuing Professional Development
ACE Certifications Continuing Education
Ohio Board of Building Standards (BBS)
Pennsylvania UCC Approved Continuing Education Provider
Texas Commission on Fire Protection Continuing Education

Certificate of Completion:

Each participant registered, attending the full live training webinar or viewing the post-live recorded on-demand webinar will receive a Certificate of Completion (you must be registered under your name to receive a certificate, one certificate per registered participant). 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 continuing education training required by Academy Certification Exams for ACE Certifications. Fire Smarts is an ACE Recognized Training Provider. Continuing education credit is determined as one training credit per training contact hour.

Certificates comply with Ohio Board of Building Standards Continuing Education requirements for certified building department personnel in the following certifications: BI, BO, BPE, EPE, ESO, FPI, FPPE, MPE, MI, MechPE, NRIUI, PI, PPE, RBI, RBO, RIUI, RMI, RPE.

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.

Recorded Online Training

This training course is presented in a recorded online 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.

Registration $200.00

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