Automatic Sprinkler System Design and Function
Learn the advantages of automatic sprinkler systems, types of systems, how they work, and what components they contain.
"The Fighting Fire in Sprinklered Buildings modules from the FM Fire Service Learning Network have closed a training gap for us. It's the credible, accessible, user-friendly training in fire protection systems we needed but previously didn't have access to. Every chief should seriously consider requiring it for all department members." — Gina Y. Sweat, Fire Director, Memphis, TN Fire Department
The FM Fire Service Learning Network offers a Group Registration feature for departments, companies, and organizations. Rather than your personnel registering individually, Group Registration allows you to provide a specially-formatted spreadsheet of basic user information for multiple users. Once loaded into the network, each user in the spreadsheet will receive an automatic email inviting them to complete their registration and begin their training.
To take advantage of Group Registration, please:
Once you have completed the Group Registration Information Form, email it to fireserviceprograms@fmglobal.com. The Department Contact you specified on the Group Registration Information Form will receive an email notification once all members have been registered. If you would like to schedule a specific date for your members to receive the email, please specify that in the Group Registration Information Form, otherwise all requests will be completed within a week of receiving your materials.
If you have questions, please email fireserviceprograms@fmglobal.com and we will be happy to answer them and help you get set up.
Instructor Mode
The FM Global Fire Service Learning Network allows an instructor to present the material within the learning network in a classroom environment. The Instructor Mode allows training officers and instructors to use self-paced programs with their classes. When activated, the Instructor Mode allows the instructor to freely move about the program to show sections to students in class. To utilize this feature, the instructor must first complete the selected module and complete the Skills Challenge for the program.
The instructor can authorize class attendees who have their own FM Fire Service Learning Network logins to skip the requirement to view all sections of the program. The authorized class attendees can go straight to the Skills Challenge test to earn their certificate of completion for the program.
Click the link below for instructions on how to activate instructor mode and authorize class attendees to complete the course test.
Learn the advantages of automatic sprinkler systems, types of systems, how they work, and what components they contain.
Discover why sprinklered buildings can still burn, including design issues and sources of impairment, and how to mitigate these causes.
Learn how to complete a pre-incident plan for a sprinkler-protected property, paying special attention to its fire suppression systems.
Learn key actions take at automatic sprinkler system activation response to assess the situation and control the operation of the sprinkler system.
Learn how to complete a pre-incident plan for a sprinkler-protected property, paying special attention to its fire suppression systems.
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This self paced training program for fire service describes the importance of advanced pre-planning for complex or unusual properties.
This program introduces TL-ASRS, covering what they are, how they work, associated fire hazards and how to mitigate those hazards, preplanning, and response.
FM has a longstanding, deep commitment to assisting the fire service through training, education, and grant funding in fire prevention, fighting fire in sprinklered buildings, fire response to commercial/industrial properties, ignitable liquids and gases, pre-incident planning, and fire protection systems. As part of this commitment, FM provides the FM Fire Service Learning Network to deliver critical training for the fire service in FM's focus areas, including fire protection in commercial and industrial properties. The network offers online training programs, including FM's popular “Fighting Fire in Sprinklered Buildings” course, and fire service resources. Available resources include FM Data Sheets, pocket guides, and pre-incident planning materials guide. All training and resources are free. Create an account and log in to access the fire service training and resources.