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Describe the difference between fire and combustion.
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Identify and describe the elements of the fire triangle and fire tetrahedron.
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List and describe the different types of fire.
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List and describe the different stages of fire.
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List and describe forms of heat transfer.
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List and describe methods used to extinguish fires.
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List and describe the classes of fire and their relationship to extinguishing agents.
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Define the terms code and model code.
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Name the two most prominent model code organizations.
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Describe the International Code Council (ICC) model code development process.
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Describe the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) model code development process.
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Define the terms referenced standard and code amendment.
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Describe the advantages to governments and organizations that adopt model codes.
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List the two most important code-related conditions that determine the installation requirements for fire protection systems.
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Describe a fire alarm system.
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List five functions fire alarm systems provide.
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List and describe the three types of fire alarm signals.
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Discuss the characteristics of conventional fire alarm system technology.
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Discuss the characteristics of addressable fire alarm system technology.
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Discuss the functions of a fire alarm control panel and annunciation panel.
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List and describe the different components that make up a fire alarm system.
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List and describe devices that interface with a fire alarm system to supervise the condition of other fire protection systems.
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List and discuss the different fire alarm system classifications.
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List and discuss the interface capabilities between fire alarm systems and other building fire protection and life safety systems.
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List and discuss the different conditions, situations, and circumstances used to determine manual fire alarm and automatic detection system installation requirements.
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Describe the different acceptance and periodic inspections, tests, and maintenance activities required for fire alarm systems.
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Define the terms pressure, flow, and duration as they relate to the movement of water.
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Identify and describe the components of a water supply and distribution network.
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Discuss the difference between a municipal/public water system and a private water system.
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Describe how pumped, gravity, and combined supply systems operate.
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Define friction loss and discuss how it affects water flow.
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Define the terms static pressure and residual pressure.
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List and discuss the characteristics of the two types of NFPA-approved stationary fire pumps.
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Define the terms churn, rated performance, and peak performance in relation to stationary fire pump testing.
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List and describe the different types of standpipes and the different standpipe classifications.
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List and describe the different standpipe system components.
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State when and where standpipes and hose systems are required in buildings.
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Reference the design and installation standards that apply to standpipes.
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State the minimum standpipe system design pressure and flow requirements.
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Reference the inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements.
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Recognize the possible impairments to standpipe systems.
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Describe an automatic fire sprinkler system.
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Discuss the myths and realities associated with automatic fire sprinkler system operation.
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List and describe the different components that make up an automatic fire sprinkler system.
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List and describe the different types of automatic fire sprinkler system heads.
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Describe the different types of automatic fire sprinkler systems and the best applications for those systems.
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State the factors that determine requirements to install automatic fire sprinkler systems.
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Discuss the design concepts behind automatic fire sprinkler systems.
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List and describe different occupancy and commodity classifications.
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Discuss the inspection and testing requirements for automatic fire sprinkler systems.
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State three reasons why, under certain circumstances, the installation of specialized types of water-based fire protection systems is a better choice than standard automatic fire sprinkler systems.
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Discuss the characteristics and applications for fixed foam systems.
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Discuss the characteristics and applications for foam-water sprinkler and foam-water spray systems.
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Discuss the characteristics and applications for water spray fixed systems.
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Discuss the characteristics and applications for water mist systems.
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Discuss the inspection and test requirements for acceptance of specialized water-based fire protection systems.
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Recognize the possible impairments to specialized water-based fire protection systems.
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Describe the characteristics of fixed wet and dry chemical extinguishing systems.
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Discuss the hazards fixed wet and dry chemical extinguishing systems most likely protect.
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Describe how fixed wet and dry chemical agents control and extinguish fire.
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Describe a pre-engineered system.
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List the major components that make up fixed wet and dry chemical extinguishing systems.
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Describe the types of fixed wet and dry chemical extinguishing systems.
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Discuss the various acceptance and periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements for fixed wet and dry chemical extinguishing systems.
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Describe the physical characteristics of carbon dioxide.
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Describe the four application methods for delivery of carbon dioxide.
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Describe the physical characteristics of halogenated hydrocarbons (halons).
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Explain the halon numbering identification system.
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Describe the physical characteristics of halocarbons and inert gases (clean agents).
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Discuss the two categories of clean agents.
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Explain the difference between the two types of aerosol generators.
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Discuss the various acceptance and periodic inspections and tests that are required to certify and maintain gaseous agent extinguishing systems.
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Discuss the fire extinguisher classification system.
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List the different extinguishing agents and their applications.
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Discuss the fire extinguisher rating system and identify which classifications of extinguishers it applies.
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Explain why a certain extinguisher classification requires a conductivity test.
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Describe the different types of fire extinguishers and how they operate.
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Explain the acronym PASS in relation to fire extinguisher operation.
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Discuss the inspection, testing, and maintenance procedures for portable fire extinguishers.
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Define the terms smoke control and smoke management.
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State the design goals for smoke control and smoke management systems.
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Name the three general methods used to control smoke movement.
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Describe the four pressure differential methods used to control smoke.
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Describe five design requirements or operational characteristics of smoke control systems.
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List the different life safety and fire protection systems that interface with smoke control systems and describe how they interact.
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Discuss the importance of the acceptance testing and annual retesting of smoke control and management systems.
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Identify and describe the three components of a means of egress.
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List and describe the override requirements for exit stairway doors in high-rise buildings.
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List and describe the requirements for delayed egress locks.
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List and describe the requirements for access-controlled egress doors.
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List and describe the requirements for electrically controlled and electromagnetically locked egress doors.
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Describe the purpose of an emergency building entrance system.
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List what is typically found inside an emergency building entrance system.
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List and describe the different methods of property access through security gates and vehicle barriers.
