Automatic Sprinkler System Design and Function
Learn the advantages of automatic sprinkler systems, types of systems, how they work, and what components they contain.
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Fighting Fire in Sprinklered Buildings
Pre-Incident Planning for the Fire Service
Why Sprinklered Buildings Burn
Discover why sprinklered buildings can still burn, including design issues and sources of impairment, and how to mitigate these causes.
Developing a Pre-Incident Plan for a Protected Building
Learn how to complete a pre-incident plan for a sprinkler-protected property, paying special attention to its fire suppression systems.
Operations at Fires in Sprinklered Properties
Learn key actions take at automatic sprinkler system activation response to assess the situation and control the operation of the sprinkler system.
Developing a Pre-Incident Plan for a Protected Building
Learn how to complete a pre-incident plan for a sprinkler-protected property, paying special attention to its fire suppression systems.
Pre-Planning is Important: A Greensboro Case Study
This program highlights a case study of a fire at 811 South Elm Street in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Advanced Pre-Planning for Complex Properties
This self paced training program for fire service describes the importance of advanced pre-planning for complex or unusual properties.
Top-Loading Automatic Storage and Retrieval
This program introduces TL-ASRS, covering what they are, how they work, associated fire hazards and how to mitigate those hazards, preplanning, and response.
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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.