Books for Fire Stuff

[hightower]

Anyone got any book recommendations to learn a bit about all the commercial type fire systems and their appropriate standards. Don't fancy pulling out a small fortune for BS5839

 

[GMES]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Electricians-Guide-Detection-Alarm-Systems/dp/1849191301
Don't know what it's like mate, I've got 5839 and 5266 like you say they are not cheap but if you're working with those systems I would say they are a must.

 

[Leesparkykent]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/cka/Elec...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=VPCC7ET0NRFJ81938XZ1

 

[hightower]

I'm not working with them, just looking to further my knowledge of those types of systems (which is essentially zilch)

 

[GMES]

It is a good and profitable sector to get into HT, what I would say is concentrate on the Design and commissioning of them more than the installation. I am always getting asked to commission them and it can be good money.

 

[Rpa07]

If you come across the thread regarding the "Newcastle library online" join and you get access to the British standards online. Just went on there with my requested details and all works ok. They send you a library card with a number and email a PIN to you. Worth it for nothing and available 24 hours

 

[hightower]

It is a good and profitable sector to get into HT, what I would say is concentrate on the Design and commissioning of them more than the installation. I am always getting asked to commission them and it can be good money.

So what about more formal training - any ideas where to start? I'm not thinking for tomorrow, but definitely an area to investigate when I'm further on with my studies

 

[hightower]

If you come across the thread regarding the "Newcastle library online" join and you get access to the British standards online. Just went on there with my requested details and all works ok. They send you a library card with a number and email a PIN to you. Worth it for nothing and available 24 hours

I'm actually a member of Durham library and they have the same access, I hadn't realised! Thanks

 

[hightower]

Now if only I could find a way to download them....

 

[GMES]

So what about more formal training - any ideas where to start? I'm not thinking for tomorrow, but definitely an area to investigate when I'm further on with my studies

Plenty of info on here Technical fire training from the FIA - http://www.fia.uk.com/training.html
also there are a lot of suppliers/ wholesalers that are willing to give you a days training if they think you are in the market for buying their products.

 

[GMES]

I use a lot of C-tec products so this kind of thing is not unusual, worth a day of your life to get familiar with how things work.
Free Product Training Courses - C-TEC | Fire Alarms | Call Systems | Induction Loop Systems - http://www.c-tec.com/info/product-training.html

 

[Leesparkykent]

So what about more formal training - any ideas where to start? I'm not thinking for tomorrow, but definitely an area to investigate when I'm further on with my studies

NICEIC | Practical training courses to enhance your industry knowledge - https://www.niceic.com/contractor/training-courses/fire-alarm-and-emergency-lighting-courses

Then do the manufacturers training kentec, advanced, morley etc.

 

[GMES]

@Leesparkykent your adoration of me is truly heartwarming

 

[Leesparkykent]

@Leesparkykent your adoration of me is truly heartwarming

HAHA.........how long has this one been up?

 

[Rpa07]

I like that FIA website and the training available at a price. I'll bet the training is worth it.

 

[GMES]

HAHA.........how long has this one been up?

I would just check it on a weekly basis lol.

 

[UNG]

I use a lot of C-tec products so this kind of thing is not unusual, worth a day of your life to get familiar with how things work.
Free Product Training Courses - C-TEC | Fire Alarms | Call Systems | Induction Loop Systems - http://www.c-tec.com/info/product-training.html

And get a good lunch of the finest local cuisine

 

[The Ghost]

I have been checking out the deals available to get competent and imo NICEIC do the best course and best price. Being a BAFE member costs a fortune and you have to have the qualies to join it. I think it is for larger companies really.

 

[Rpa07]

It doesn't get posher than Wigan!

And get a good lunch of the finest local cuisine

 

[GMES]

It doesn't get posher than Wigan!

I will be there hopefully either the 16th or 30th of March at C-tec.