October 9, 2025, from 11:00 - 12:00 P.M. EDT (-5 UTC)
Description
In this webinar, we will examine how sprinkler systems factor into fire investigations and what their performance can reveal. Fire investigations involve many considerations, with much of the focus often placed on cause and origin. Yet, serious fires have also occurred in buildings equipped with sprinklers. When a building is sprinklered, it becomes essential to understand the role the system may—or may not—have played in the progression of the incident. A proper investigation of the sprinkler system will help to analyze the performance of sprinkler equipment and water supply, ultimately supporting improvements in sprinkler design, installation, and overall system reliability.
Learning Objectives
Following this activity, participants should be able to:
- Help fire officers and investigators to understand the performance role of sprinkler systems during a fire.
- Equip fire officers and investigators with tools to collect data to analyze fire sprinkler systems during a fire investigation in which these systems are present.
- Strengthen fire investigations to provide feedback to code developers, manufacturers, insurers, and others to improve sprinkler system equipment, design and installation.
Target Audience
Fire Officers, Fire Investigators, Insurers, Authorities having Jurisdiction
Speaker(s)
Gregory Jakubowski, PE, CSP, FSFPE
Professional Development Credits
PDH: 1.0
To obtain PDH credit in your profile and download your certificate, you will need to view the entire recorded course video and complete the course evaluation below.
Fees
Free – Provided by the Fire Service Committee