"Once I saw the quality and comprehensiveness of FM Global's training, I went straight to our Chief and requested that we make the Fighting Fire in Sprinklered Buildings certificate mandatory for all personnel."— Captain Patrick O'Brien, Taunton Fire Department, Taunton, MA, USA Read the full article on how the Taunton FD uses the FM Global Fire Service Learning Network

Automatic sprinklers are an important line of defense when fighting a fire. Yet, even with sprinklers, fires can still burn out of control, causing excessive damage. The purpose of the Fighting Fire in Sprinklered Buildings is to provide firefighters with a greater understanding of why these losses occur and how to help prevent them. The program will provide participants with an understanding how automatic sprinklers work and how to develop a sound pre-incident plan that will improve the effectiveness of firefighters operating at protected properties.

To earn credit for each program, you must view the program in its entirety and pass the Skills Challenge test. Once you earn credit for all four programs, you will be able to download a special certificate.

When you have completed all the programs, this page will display a Download Certificate button. You can also access the certificate from your Completed Programs page and from each required program's details page. Once you have earned the certificate, it will be listed in your transcript. If you have any technical problems, please file a support ticket.

The four FM Global Fire Service Learning Network programs required for the Fighting Fire In Sprinklered Buildings Certificate are: