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IFSTA Fire Protection, Detection, and Suppression Systems, 5th Edition

Manual based on Fire and Emergency Services for Higher Education curriculum

IFSTA Fire Protection, Detection, and Suppression Systems, 5th Edition
Source: International Fire Service Training Association
This manual provides information on fire protection, detection, and suppression systems based on Fire and Emergency Services for Higher Education’s Fire Protection Systems course.
By Work Safety 24/7 Staff 

Published by Fire Protection Publications, the purpose of Fire Protection, Detection and Suppression Systems, Fifth Edition, is to familiarize fire service members and other interested personnel with the components, design, maintenance, operation, testing, and inspection of common fire protection, detection, and suppression systems. 

This manual is not intended to substitute for training as a fire inspector or for personnel who design, maintain, and inspect such systems. However, it can serve as a valuable resource for personnel engaged in these activities. The audience for this manual includes:

  • College students
  • Fire service personnel
  • Industrial fire protection personnel
  • Building construction personnel
  • All others seeking information on fire protection, detection, and suppression systems

The scope of this manual is to provide up-to-date information on fire protection, detection, and suppression systems. The manual is written based upon the current course objectives, outcomes, and outline for the associate’s level course Fire Protection Systems as described in the Fire and Emergency Services for Higher Education (FESHE) core curriculum.

Chapter List

  1. Overview of Fire Protection, Detection, and Suppression Systems
  2. Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
  3. Water Supply Systems
  4. Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems
  5. Standpipe and Hose Systems
  6. Fire Pumps
  7. Non-Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems
  8. Smoke Management Systems
  9. Portable Fire Extinguishers

Fire Protection, Detection and Suppression Systems, Fifth Edition is available new from the International Fire Service Training Association and used from other book retailers and resellers.

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