Training for those interested in the fire alarm industry is provided by A&A Fire Protection, Inc. on an annual basis. The training is an intensive two-week session intended for people with basic electrical, security alarm, or construction experience. At the conclusion of the training participants will have been instructed on:
 
  • Reading and understanding fire alarm plans.
  • Preparing and planning for the installation of a fire alarm.
  • How to install a fire alarm properly and comply with code requirements.
  • How to connect, program and test a fire alarm.
  • How to prepare for and pass inspection by your local AHJ (authority having jurisdiction.)
  • How to prepare a fire alarm bid with material takeoff and complete an installation cost estimate.
  • Overview of how to prepare a bid and obtain a fire alarm installation contract.
  • Instruction on fire alarm annunciators and their purpose, design and installation.
  • Instruction of fire alarm and fire sprinkler monitoring, their purpose design and installation.
  • Instruction on addressable and analog addressable fire alarm systems.
 
This training combines:
  • Classroom instruction.
  • Training materials from national codes.
  • Hands on work with fire alarm panels, components and system.
  • Visit a construction site(s) to see the application of fire alarm codes and installation practices.
  • Extensive question and answer to obtain a successful completion by all participants.
 
If you would like to participate in the fire alarm career training please e-mail careertraining@fire.com.
 
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