Fire Prevention Plans and Fire Protection

Upon completing this program, participants will be able to:

• Explain fire science fundamentals: the fire triangle (fuel, heat, oxygen), fire tetrahedron (adding chemical chain reaction), classes of fire (A, B, C, D, K), fire behaviour (ignition, growth, flashover, fully developed, decay), and how fire science informs both prevention and protection strategies.
• Develop written fire prevention plans per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.39: identifying workplace fire hazards, documenting fire protection equipment and systems, establishing housekeeping procedures to control combustible accumulation, and defining employee responsibilities for fire prevention.
• Manage portable fire extinguisher programmes per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 and NFPA 10: extinguisher selection by fire class, placement and spacing, monthly visual inspections, annual maintenance, hydrostatic testing schedules, and employee hands-on training.
• Evaluate fixed fire suppression systems: automatic sprinkler systems (NFPA 13), standpipe systems, special extinguishing systems (clean agent, foam, dry chemical, CO₂), and the inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements that ensure system readiness.
• Evaluate fire detection and alarm systems per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.164–165 and NFPA 72: detector types (smoke, heat, flame), alarm system design, notification appliance coverage, and the testing and maintenance that ensures detection reliability.
• Implement hot work fire prevention: permit-to-work systems for welding, cutting, brazing, and grinding operations, fire watch assignment and duration, combustible material clearance distances, and the hot work controls that prevent the leading cause of industrial fires.
• Manage flammable and combustible liquid storage per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106: storage cabinet requirements, storage room design, quantity limits, container management, and the bonding and grounding that prevents static ignition during transfer.
• Establish housekeeping standards for fire prevention: combustible dust management, waste accumulation controls, clear access to fire protection equipment, and the housekeeping programme that eliminates fuel sources before ignition can occur.
• Train employees on fire prevention and response: fire extinguisher hands-on training, evacuation procedures, fire reporting, and the employee fire prevention responsibilities defined in the fire prevention plan.
• Integrate fire prevention plans with emergency action plans per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38: ensuring the fire prevention plan and emergency action plan work together as complementary documents governing prevention and response respectively.

Core Curriculum Topics

• Fire Science Fundamentals: fire triangle, fire tetrahedron, fire classes (A/B/C/D/K), fire behaviour, ignition, growth stages, flashover, and post-flashover conditions
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.39 Fire Prevention Plans: required elements, hazard identification, fire protection systems documentation, housekeeping controls, and employee responsibilities
• Portable Fire Extinguishers (1910.157 / NFPA 10): selection, placement, inspection, maintenance, hydrostatic testing, and employee training requirements
• Fixed Fire Suppression Systems: sprinklers (NFPA 13), standpipes, clean agent, foam, dry chemical, CO₂ systems, and inspection/testing/maintenance (ITM) requirements
• Fire Detection and Alarm (1910.164–165 / NFPA 72): detector types, system design, notification appliances, alarm zoning, and testing requirements
• Hot Work Fire Prevention: welding, cutting, brazing, grinding controls, permit systems, fire watch requirements, and combustible clearance distances
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids (1910.106): storage cabinets, storage rooms, container controls, quantity limits, bonding and grounding, and transfer safety
• Housekeeping for Fire Prevention: combustible dust control, waste management, access clearance, and fire load reduction strategies
• Employee Fire Safety Training: extinguisher use, evacuation procedures, fire reporting, and fire prevention responsibilities
• Fire Prevention and Emergency Integration: alignment of OSHA 1910.39 fire prevention plans with 1910.38 emergency action plans for coordinated prevention and response

• No prior fire safety training required
• No formal academic degree required
• Suitable for safety professionals, facility managers, and fire wardens at all levels
• All instruction in English; working proficiency required

Upon completion, graduates receive an American Institute of Safety Professionals certificate, wallet card, and transcript. Employer-verifiable at amiosp.com/student-verifications.

• Safety officers and fire wardens responsible for fire prevention plans and fire protection system management
• Facility managers accountable for fire code compliance and fire protection system maintenance
• Operations managers and plant managers in manufacturing, warehousing, and industrial facilities with fire hazards
• Maintenance managers who oversee fire protection system inspection, testing, and maintenance
• Hot work supervisors and permit authorisers who manage welding, cutting, and grinding operations
• Safety trainers who deliver fire extinguisher training and fire prevention awareness
• Property managers and building managers responsible for commercial fire safety compliance

Fire Prevention Plans and Fire Protection — YOU ARE HERE (OSHA/NFPA fire safety fundamentals)

• Emergency Action Plans (companion course covering the emergency response side)
• CSE: Certified Safety Engineer (includes fire protection engineering: NFPA 13/72 system design)
• International Diploma in Industrial Safety Management (Unit 4: fire protection, explosion prevention, and electrical safety at diploma depth including Kst, MIE, and hazardous area classification)