History of Fire Protection
What you’ll learn:
The Foundations of Life Safety: Passive Systems and Means of Egress course introduces health care facilities staff to critical life safety systems that protect patients, staff, and visitors. Participants explore passive and active life safety features, including smoke compartments, fire-rated barriers, and storage limits, along with NFPA 101 (2012) requirements for means of egress, such as exit access, exits, and exit discharge.
The course shows how to interpret life safety drawings and apply defend-in-place evacuation strategies, helping learners plan safe patient movement during emergencies. Participants will strengthen their ability to maintain compliance, enhance emergency preparedness, and support safe hospital operations.
$499.00 / year
$49.00 every 3 months
Learning Objectives:
- 1. Describe the major historical events that led to the development of modern fire protection systems in health care facilities.
- 2. Identify key advancements in fire detection, suppression, and alarm technology and explain their impact on health care design and safety.
- 3. Explain how historical fires influenced the creation of fire codes and standards, including the role of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in shaping regulations.
What you’ll receive:
0.5 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) equivalent to 0.05 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Certificate of completion
