New Fire Science Calls for New Training
UL fire safety is at the forefront of research and knowledge that helps safeguard firefighters and the communities where they reside. Understanding how modern buildings have changed, UL conducted innovative experiments to quantify how much more dangerous today's fires can be, while also pointing out areas where new fire containment and suppression strategies can be implemented. And now, through exclusive on-demand eLearning from Knowledge Services, UL is sharing its unique thought leadership with fire professionals around the globe.
Based on proprietary research and cutting-edge industry expertise, these courses present tangible data from live burns and provide a better understanding of hazards and risks associated with the modern day fire environment.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available with each training module and can be attributed to an array of learning paths in tactical firefighting or fire science. For information about volume discounts or content licensing options, please contact us.
Firefighter Safety and Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
Obtain knowledge on the electrical and casualty risks associated with fire response involving PV systems and the traditional firefighter tactics for suppression, ventilation and overhaul. After taking this course, specific tactics and knowledge can be applied to improve processes and standard operating procedures, and help enhance firefighter safety.
- Length: 2 hours
- CEU credit: 0.2
- Course for CEUs: click here
Horizontal Ventilation in Legacy and Contemporary
Residential Construction
Learn about changes in fire behavior due to new shifts occurring in the residential fire environment: larger homes, open floor plans and increased synthetic fuel loads. Specific changes to current industry knowledge, processes, standard operating procedures and training tactics can be adopted immediately upon completion.
- Length: 2 hours
- CEU credit: 0.2
- Course for CEUs: click here
Structural Stability of Engineered Lumber
Examine firefighter hazards posed by the use of engineered lumber in roof and floor designs and light-weight construction of wood-trusses. Course completion enables trainees to modify current fire mitigation tactics, understand building codes to better interpret hazards, and assess the safety of occupants and fire response teams.
- Length: 2 hours
- CEU credit: 0.2
- Course for CEUs: click here
Basement Fires - Collapse Hazards and Fire Dynamics
Learn about hazards associated with the burn response of residential flooring systems. Several tactical considerations can be applied after course completion to improve firefighter safety, knowledge and decision-making in residential fire response.
- Length: 3 hours
- CEU credits: 0.3
- Course for CEUs: click here
