Duration: 0.17 Hrs
Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive
We see them hanging on the wall every day but most people know very little about fire extinguishers. Use this course to educate yourself and others on the fire triangle, the types of fires that can occur at home or in the workplace, and how and when to use a fire extinguisher. This course also describes when to evacuate and provides some proper maintenance tips for fire extinguishers.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 0.50 Hrs
Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady
A fire system has several devices working together to detect and warn people through visual and audio appliances when smoke, fire, or other emergencies are present. A fire sprinkler system is known as an active fire protection system that consists of a water supply system that provides adequate pressure and flow rate to a water distribution piping system, and then to the fire sprinklers connected to the system. In this interactive online course, we will discuss the components of fire systems and fire sprinkler systems.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 0.50 Hrs
Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady
Today’s modern expansive high-rise buildings have one important thing in common – their populations can rise into the hundreds or thousands of people. The building standards address every aspect of fire protection to assure the highest level of life safety achievable, but can only be achieved with the help of the Facility Professional. This interactive online course will look at various aspects of Life Safety as it relates to building operations, population control, fixed fire protection systems and fire department intervention facilities. Understanding the systems under your responsibility as the Facility Professional is key to the proper maintenance of these systems. This course will review the interaction between systems and stress the importance of monitoring and testing regularly.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 1.00 Hr
Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, MobileReady
This course presents key information regarding electric fire alarm systems. Fire alarm systems are of critical importance for several types of facilities, and are mandated for specific facilities by regulatory and government agencies. We will cover system fundamentals, and the various types of systems available and in use today – specifically, voice and alarm communications, automatic alarm signals, controls and signal initiation, transmission and notification.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 0.50 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, French
Capability: Audio, Video
This course is intended for Canadian-based companies and individuals and meets Canadian regulations. Every second counts in the event of a fire. In only 30 seconds, small flames can get out of control and turn into a major fire, which can lead to an injury or a fatality. In this course, you will learn about the nature of fire, preventative and protective measures, fire sprinklers, smoke detectors, alarms, fire extinguisher use, evacuation, the stop, drop, and roll procedure, and more. [course outline] Minimizing Fire Danger The Nature of Fire Fire Prevention 1 of 2 Fire Prevention 2 of 2 Fire Prevention at Home General Preventive Measures Protective Measures Automatic Fire Sprinklers 1 of 2 Automatic Fire Sprinklers 2 of 2 Smoke Detectors 1 of 2 Smoke Detectors 2 of 2 Heat Detectors Alarm Pull Stations Evacuation Evacuation Procedures 1 of 2 Evacuation Procedures 2 of 2 Fire Extinguishers Fire Classification 1 of 2 Fire Classification 2 of 2 Fire Extinguisher Ratings Fire Extinguisher Use 1 of 2 Fire Extinguisher Use 2 of 2 Stop, Drop, and Roll
Duration: 0.50 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: French
Capability: Audio, Video
This course is intended for Canadian-based companies and individuals and meets Canadian regulations. Every second counts in the event of a fire. In only 30 seconds, small flames can get out of control and turn into a major fire, which can lead to an injury or a fatality. In this course, you will learn about the nature of fire, preventative and protective measures, fire sprinklers, smoke detectors, alarms, fire extinguisher use, evacuation, the stop, drop, and roll procedure, and more. [course outline] Minimizing Fire Danger The Nature of Fire Fire Prevention 1 of 2 Fire Prevention 2 of 2 Fire Prevention at Home General Preventive Measures Protective Measures Automatic Fire Sprinklers 1 of 2 Automatic Fire Sprinklers 2 of 2 Smoke Detectors 1 of 2 Smoke Detectors 2 of 2 Heat Detectors Alarm Pull Stations Evacuation Evacuation Procedures 1 of 2 Evacuation Procedures 2 of 2 Fire Extinguishers Fire Classification 1 of 2 Fire Classification 2 of 2 Fire Extinguisher Ratings Fire Extinguisher Use 1 of 2 Fire Extinguisher Use 2 of 2 Stop, Drop, and Roll
Duration: 0.50 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, French
Capability: Audio, Video
We see them hanging on the wall every day but most people know very little about fire extinguishers. Use this course to educate your team on the fire tetrahedron, the types of fires that can occur in the workplace, and how and when to use a fire extinguisher. This course also describes when to evacuate and provides some proper maintenance tips for fire extinguishers. [course outline] How Fire Works Classifications of Fires How a Fire Extinguisher Works Types of Fire Extinguishers Water Extinguishers AFFF Carbon Dioxide Extinguishers Halon-Type or Clean Agent Dry Chemical Extinguishers Dry Powder Extinguishers Wet Chemical Extinguishers Rating System When to use a Fire Extinguisher How to Use a Fire Extinguisher (PASS) When to Evacuate Replacing or Recharging Used Extinguishers Extinguisher Maintenance
Duration: 0.50 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: French
Capability: Audio, Video
We see them hanging on the wall every day but most people know very little about fire extinguishers. Use this course to educate your team on the fire tetrahedron, the types of fires that can occur in the workplace, and how and when to use a fire extinguisher. This course also describes when to evacuate and provides some proper maintenance tips for fire extinguishers. [course outline] How Fire Works Classifications of Fires How a Fire Extinguisher Works Types of Fire Extinguishers Water Extinguishers AFFF Carbon Dioxide Extinguishers Halon-Type or Clean Agent Dry Chemical Extinguishers Dry Powder Extinguishers Wet Chemical Extinguishers Rating System When to use a Fire Extinguisher How to Use a Fire Extinguisher (PASS) When to Evacuate Replacing or Recharging Used Extinguishers Extinguisher Maintenance
Duration: 0.25 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Spanish
Capability: Audio, Video
An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area. In many cases, active shooters use multiple firearms and there is often no pattern or method to their selection of victims. This course describes the best actions to take in an active shooter situation as well as the correct ways to interact with law enforcement officers.
Duration: 0.73 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Capability: Audio, Video
We see them hanging on the wall every day but most people know very little about fire extinguishers. Use this course to educate your team on the fire tetrahedron, the types of fires that can occur in the workplace, and how and when to use a fire extinguisher. This course also describes when to evacuate and provides some proper maintenance tips for fire extinguishers.
Duration: 0.25 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Portuguese, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
Capability: Audio, Video
This course covers the importance of creating emergency action plans in preparation for unexpected emergencies, accidents, and evacuations at industrial workplaces. Based on OSHA standards and recognized industry best practices, this course is intended as an introduction or refresher for general industry workers and those responsible for developing an emergency action plan.
Duration: 0.50 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Czech
Capability: Audio, Video
Every second counts in the event of a fire. In only 30 seconds, small flames can get out of control and turn into a major fire, which can lead to an injury or a fatality. In this course, you will learn about the nature of fire, preventative and protective measures, fire sprinklers, smoke detectors, alarms, fire extinguisher use, evacuation, the stop, drop, and roll procedure, and more.
Duration: 1.00 Hr
Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, MobileReady
According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2011, the cost of unwanted fire events accounted for $329 Billion, or 2.1% of the GDP. Understanding the fundamentals of fire behavior is critical for planners, designers and the construction trades to achieve a safe and sustainable society. Controlling and managing a friendly or hostile fire process or event is a specialty unto itself and requires a strong foundation in fire science for future education and professional development. All fields of engineering and design will be touched by this ever present tool and hazard. This interactive online course will guide you through fire history, simplified explanations of the processes of various types of fires, health risks, and common control and suppression techniques for a hostile fire.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 1.00 Hr
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, MobileReady
A review of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board’s website shows a running scroll of chemical accidents in the news. Almost on a daily basis, there is a listing for a fire or explosion at an industrial site and many of these accidents are due to an explosive or flammable chemical. While production and use of these types of chemicals are essential to many industries, it is vital that they are handled properly to prevent the loss of life, property damage, or evacuations of nearby communities. Through this interactive, online course, a foundation for recognizing the classification of explosive or flammable chemicals will be provided. In addition, safe work practices for the storage and use of these chemicals will be presented.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 2.00 Hrs
Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, MobileReady
Maintaining the life safety of building occupants, the protection of emergency responders, and limiting the damage to a building and its contents is of paramount importance. The purpose of 2015 International Fire Code®: Significant Changes is to familiarize fire officials, building officials, plans examiners, fire inspectors, design professionals and others with many of the important changes in the 2015 International Fire Code (IFC®). This interactive, online course is designed to assist code users in identifying the specific code changes that have occurred and, more important, in understanding the reasons behind the changes. It is also a valuable resource for jurisdictions in their code adoption process.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 1.00 Hr
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, MobileReady
Are you confused by all of the jargon and acronyms used regarding hazardous waste and remediation? What do you know about the latest real or perceived threats to groundwater or air quality? Do you want to learn whether your neighbor’s stash of trash and rusted drums is merely annoying or legally hazardous? This interactive online course covers the origins of hazardous waste and the legislation set in place by the U.S. government and other global entities to mitigate risk and encourage pollution prevention.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 1.00 Hr
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, WebCast, MobileReady
Fire and smoke dampers are essential components of fire and life safety systems of a building. Their operation prevents the spread of fire and smoke and allows building occupants to safely exit a building during a fire. Fire and smoke dampers are also vital to the integrity of fire and smoke rated building assemblies. Improper specifications, installation, actuation or simply the lack of fire and smoke dampers can result in damage to a building or worse, loss of human life. This interactive online course will discuss fire walls, fire barriers, smoke barriers, fire partitions and horizontal assemblies.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 2.00 Hrs
Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, MobileReady
How well versed are you in the safety requirements laid out by the 2015 International Fire Code Essentials? In this online interactive course we give you detailed instruction in code administration, general precautions against fire, and emergency planning and preparedness. Developed in partnership with the International Code Council.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 2.00 Hrs
Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, MobileReady
Fires can cause significant injury or loss of life. It is important to have services in place so fire fighters can quickly gain access to a building in the event of an emergency. This interactive online course teachers you about the International Fire Code and how it regulates building services. You will learn about fire service features including roadways for fire department access, water supply manual firefighting operations and means of identifying buildings through its address or other markings. You will also learn about selection and installation requirements for decorative materials and furnishings that could become sources of fuel for fires. Developed in partnership with the International Code Council.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 2.00 Hrs
Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, MobileReady
Unwanted fires injure and kill thousands annually and inflict a monetary impact on communities. Did you know that over 40 percent of the businesses that experience a fire never reopen because they lose their customer base? That is why fire code enforcement is an important public safety function. In this interactive online course, you will learn about provisions requiring a fire protection system in the 2015 International Fire Code® (IFC®) and the 2015 International Building Code® (IBC®), including required documents, testing, and procedures for impairment and monitoring. You will also learn requirements for automatic sprinkler systems, including key terms, design and installation standards, types, and other vital requirements. Finally, you will explore means of egress systems and various components, such as load, width, distance, illumination, and maintenance. Developed in partnership with the International Code Council®.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 2.00 Hrs
Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, MobileReady
Unwanted fires injure and kill thousands annually and inflict a monetary impact on communities. Did you know that over 40 percent of the businesses that experience a fire never reopen because they lose their customer base? That is why fire code enforcement is an important public safety function.
In this interactive online course, you will learn the basics of the fire code and how to properly apply the code to the most commonly encountered hazards. You will also review the general requirements for hazardous materials and some of the requirements for the proper storage and handling of compressed gasses and flammable and combustible liquids. Developed in partnership with the International Code Council.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 2.00 Hrs
Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, MobileReady
Proper handling of flammable and combustible materials can significantly reduce hazards to property and people. This interactive online course teachers you about the 2015 International Fire Code® (IFC®) and regulations on handling and storage of combustible material. You will learn about sources of ignition, storage, use and handling of flammable and combustible liquids and the operation and maintenance of flammable finishing activities. You will also learn about combustible dust production operations and fire safety during construction and demolition. Developed in partnership with the International Code Council.
In this interactive online course, you will learn the basics of the fire code and how to properly apply the code to the most commonly encountered hazards. You will also review the general requirements for hazardous materials and some of the requirements for the proper storage and handling of compressed gasses and flammable and combustible liquids. Developed in partnership with the International Code Council.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 1.00 Hr
Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, WebCast, MobileReady
The environment and public health and safety are affected with every oil spill and facilities should work to mitigate their risk with a goal of zero oil discharge. By the end of this course, you will learn about the tools facilities can use to prevent, contain, control and if necessary cleanup after an oil spill.
In this interactive online course, you will learn the basics of the fire code and how to properly apply the code to the most commonly encountered hazards. You will also review the general requirements for hazardous materials and some of the requirements for the proper storage and handling of compressed gasses and flammable and combustible liquids. Developed in partnership with the International Code Council.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 1.00 Hr
Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady
A safe means of escape is crucial when it’s necessary to quickly evacuate a building. This course will provide examples of some previous egress tragedies that well help you to understand critical means of egress requirements. You will learn how to develop an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan that may be implemented in your facility so you can be ready if disaster strikes.
In this interactive online course, you will learn the basics of the fire code and how to properly apply the code to the most commonly encountered hazards. You will also review the general requirements for hazardous materials and some of the requirements for the proper storage and handling of compressed gasses and flammable and combustible liquids. Developed in partnership with the International Code Council.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 2.00 Hrs
Course Level: Advanced
Languages: English
Capability: MobileReady, Responsive
Understanding fire is the first step toward designing features to prevent and protect against it. We cannot eliminate the potential for fire, but we can achieve a high level of fire safety by applying fundamental life safety principles during building planning, design, and operation.
This 2-hour online course focuses on one of the important life safety protection features-adequate means of egress-in the context of two of the leading codes used in the U.S. today: the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®) Life Safety Code, and the International Code Council (ICC) International Fire Code.
There is a test at the end of this course.
The goal of this course is to provide an overview of basic fire safety design considerations affecting number and capacity of means of egress in an occupied space.
After completing this course, you should be able to: