Assistant Vice President - Manger Fire Service Programs FM Global Cumberland, Rhode Island, United States
Automatic sprinklers are an important line of defense when fighting a fire. Yet, even with sprinklers, fires can still burn out of control, causing excessive damage. The purpose of the Fighting Fire in Sprinklered Buildings presentation is to provide firefighters with a greater understanding of why these losses occur and how to help prevent them. The program will provide participants with an understanding how automatic sprinklers work and how to develop a sound pre-incident plan that will improve the effectiveness of firefighters operating at protected properties.
Learning Objectives:
The participant will be able to describe the different types of automatic sprinkler systems, their components and the basic operation of each type of system.
The participant will be able to identify the factors that will reduce the effectiveness of installed suppression systems.
The participant will be able to develop a pre-incident plan and initial attack plan of a protected property, given current construction, and available fire protection and suppression features.