Rooftop Solar Arrays

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Rooftop Solar Arrays

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Program Abstract

This program introduces the key issues responding firefighters face at commercial/industrial structure fires involving rooftop solar arrays through the case study of a fire in Cumberland, Rhode Island. The module addresses key rooftop solar array components, potential hazards, typical fire suppression tactics for those exposures, and pre-incident planning for properties with rooftop solar arrays.

Fighting Fire in Sprinklered Buildings

Automatic Sprinkler System Design and Function

Learn the advantages of automatic sprinkler systems, types of systems, how they work, and what components they contain.

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.

Pre-Incident Planning for the Fire Service

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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This program provides a brief overview of lithium-ion battery cell technology moving to a discussion of lithium-ion battery hazards and fire protection systems to mitigate those hazards.

Rooftop Solar Arrays

This program introduces the key issues responding firefighters face at commercial/industrial structure fires involving rooftop solar arrays through the case study of a fire in Rhode Island.

Facility Fire Pump Operations: Critical Skills for Firefighters

This program covers the practical skills and knowledge required to interact with fire pumps during emergency responses.

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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.