FRP 286 Advanced Detection and Protection Systems

1. Describe how various heat, smoke, and flame detection systems and devices work and determine if the system/devices work. 
2. Identify proper installation locations for systems/devices. 
3. Relate how local and municipal systems/devices work and how they can be interconnected. 
4. Evaluate the operational readiness of local alarm systems/devices. 
5. Differentiate between local, proprietary, central station, and municipal fire alarm systems. 
6. Describe how to evaluate the correct installation and testing of portable fire extinguishers, water supply systems, fire alarm systems, fixed fire extinguishing systems, and fire detection systems. 
7. Explain how wet-pipe, dry-pipe, and deluge systems operate and how to restore, inspect, and test wet-pipe, dry-pipe, and deluge systems and describe the capabilities and limitations of each. 
8. Identify the types of standpipe systems, the components, how to inspect them, and how they work. 
9. List state and local jurisdiction standards for system design. 
10. Explain the application, orientation, inspection, and test requirements for prohibited extinguishing systems, carbon dioxide extinguishing systems, halogenated agent extinguishing systems, dry and wet-chemical systems, and foam systems. 
11. Describe the fixed fire extinguishing systems required or installed for flammable and combustible liquids storage, handling, and use. 
12. Describe the fixed fire extinguishing systems required or installed for compressed and liquefied gases storage, handling, and use. 
13. Describe the safeguards normally installed with industrial ovens and furnaces, spray-painting booths, dust collection devices, and duct work/pipe cashes. 
14. List and describe various fire protection systems and components which are most commonly found in industrial occupancies. 
15. Describe maintenance practices for fire protection systems located throughout industrial facilities. 

1. Fire Detection and Alarm Systems 
2. Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems 
3. Standpipe Systems 
4. Portable Fire Extinguishers