Examining Fire Protection Methods in the Data Center

• Explain the importance of fire protection for data centers • Identify the main goals of a data center fire protection system • Explain the basic theory of fire suppression • Differentiate the classes of fire and the stages of combustion • Recognize the different methods of fire detection, fire communication and fire suppression • Identify the different types of fire suppression agents and devices appropriate for data center
Fire In any area of a business can result In millions of dollars of losses and even business failure. However, fire In The data center represents one of The greatest risks to any company or institution. this is a foundational course which will introduce The basic theory, prevention, detection and suppression of fire specific to data centers. at The completion of this course you will have a better understanding of The safeguarding methods that are used to protect a data centers hottest commodity, information.
Course Credits: • This course has been approved by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for one (1) PDH • This course is recognized for continuing education credit from IFMA for CFM/FMP Maintenance Points. Effective July 10, 2013 BICSI recognizes this training for the following BICSI ITS Continuing Education Credits (CECs): RCDD=1, RITP=1, DCDC=1, NTS=1, ITS Installer 2=1, ITS Installer 2 Copper=1, ITS Installer 2 Fiber=1, ITS Technician=1, Certified Trainer=1, BICSI ITS CECs=1

• Explain the importance of fire protection for data centers • Identify the main goals of a data center fire protection system • Explain the basic theory of fire suppression • Differentiate the classes of fire and the stages of combustion • Recog...