Fire Alarm Technician Training Series

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The Fire Alarm Technician Training Series is a seven-week course designed to present the skills and knowledge to produce competent fire alarm technicians who install, inspect, test and maintain fire alarm and signaling systems. The course is comprised of seven modules covering Ohm’s Law; fire alarm system fundamentals; requirements for documentation; fire alarm initiating devices and notification appliances; inspection, test and maintenance; and Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems.

Code: NFPA 72 (2025), NFPA 70 (2023) | 23 Contact-Hours | Cost: $115.00 | Access: 49-Days (7 Weeks)

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Fire Alarm Technician Training Series

The topics covered in this course are listed below:

  • Explain the principles of Ohm’s Law and be able to perform calculations to find for current, voltage and resistance.
  • Describe the fundamentals of fire alarm system requirements, personnel qualifications, equipment and system operation.
  • List the minimum documentation required for the design, installation, inspection, testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems and the proper completion of forms and reports.
  • Determine the purpose, characteristics and installation requirements of fire alarm manual, smoke- and heat-sensing initiation devices.
  • Recognized the type and location of fire alarm and signaling system notification appliances, and their characteristics for Public and Private mode.
  • Explain the requirements and functions of a Protected Premises Fire Alarm System to include the performance of signaling and notification circuits and emergency control functions.
  • Determine the methods and frequency of the inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) of fire alarm systems and the responsibilities of the Technician and Owner to maintain and document systems.

Course Curriculum


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  Week 1 | Module 1: Ohm's Law
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  Module 1.1: Ohm’s Law
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  Module 1.2: Ohm's Law - Voltage
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  Module 1.3: Ohm's Law - Current
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  Module 1.4: Ohm's Law - Resistance
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  Module 1.5: Ohm’s Law Calculation Operations
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  Week 2 | Module 2: Fire Alarm System Fundamentals
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  Module 2.1: Purpose of Fire Alarm Systems
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  Module 2.2: System Equipment Requirements
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  Module 2.3: Personnel Qualifications
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  Module 2.4: Fire Alarm System Signals
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  Module 2.5: Power Supplies
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  Week 3 | Module 3: Fire Alarm System Documentation
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  Module 3.1: Minimum Required Documentation
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  Module 3.2: Layout and Installation Documentation
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  Module 3.3: Completion Documentation
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  Module 3.4: Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (ITM) Documentation
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  Module 3.5: Record Retention and Maintenance
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  Week 4 | Module 4: Fire Alarm System Initiating Devices
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  Module 4.1: Purpose and Requirements
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  Module 4.2: Automatic Detection Initiating Devices
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  Module 4.3: Manual Initiating Devices
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  Module 4.4: Sprinkler and Extinguishing Systems
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  Module 4.5: Supervisory Initiating Devices
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  Week 5 | Module 5: Fire Alarm Notification Appliances
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  Module 5.1: Purpose and Application
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  Module 5.2: Notification Appliance Circuits
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  Module 5.3: Notification Appliance Audible Requirements
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  Module 5.4: Notification Appliance Visual Characteristics
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  Module 5.5: Textual, Tactile and Graphical Appliances
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  Week 6 | Module 6: Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems
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  Module 6.1: System Features and Requirements
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  Module 6.2: Circuit Performance
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  Module 6.3: Alarm Control Units
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  Module 6.4: Emergency Control Functions
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  Module 6.5: Wireless Systems
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  Module 6 Knowledge Quiz
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  Week 7 | Module 7: Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (ITM)
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  Module 7.1: Purpose and Application
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  Module 7.2: System Inspections
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  Module 7.3: System Testing
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  Module 7.4: Household Systems
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  Module 7.5: Special Systems
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long does it take to get my certificate when I pass?

A: Certificates are issues upon successful completion of the course Knowledge Assessment. You will also be emailed with a link to download the certificate.


Q: I took the course for points to renew my NICET certification. How many points can I count?

A: Our training courses are categorized as "Distance Learning," and provide twenty-three contact hours of instruction. You can count 23 NICET CPD's as Additional Education or 23 NFPA Points.


Q: How long can I access the course?

A: The course will be available for 49 days (7 weeks) after the date of purchase.