Connecticut State Commission on Fire Prevention and Control

As we continue to move to a more online registration and record-keeping system, we are providing you with directions on common areas that you need to be familiar with:  Creating an Account, Registering for a Class, Registering for a Certification Exam, and Other important functions. For a listing of each of these functions click below    

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•  SPRINKLERS

FIGHTING FIRE IN SPRINKLERED BUILDINGS – Factory Mutual CO. – Powerpoint Presentation on CD

FIREPOWER - NFPA - 1/2” VHS, 17 minutes

Shows the speed and destructive force of fire, and the difference automatic sprinklers can make. You’ll see how quickly a trash can fire spreads through the house, making escape nearly impossible. Demonstrates the rapid movement of thick smoke and intense heat ahead of the flames.

INSPECTING AND TESTING SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - IFSTA - 1/2" VHS, 30 minutes

Describes how to inspect wet, dry, and fixed chemical types of sprinkler systems. Also demonstrates the operation of valves affecting each system and how to replace sprinkler heads and reset the system. Firefighter III level.

SPRINKLERS - IFSTA - 1/2" VHS, 15 minutes

Clearly explains the operation of water sprinkler systems, including motor alarms, tapping into sprinkler systems for water supply, and opening and closing sprinkler systems.

THE VALUE OF SPRINKLERS – ½” VHS