ITM Training 2024

Featuring AFSA’s new Fire Sprinkler Lab

ITM Training / Inspector Development Program

NICET Level II Ready in 20 Months

The AFSA ITM Inspector Development Program utilizes a blended-learning format with on-demand lessons, webinars, and in-person training. The training course is combined with a robustly structured on-the-job training (OJT) and mentoring program with the goal for candidates to pass the NICET Level II water-based inspection certification exam in less than two years.

AFSA ITM Program graduates achieve a 93% pass rate on NICET Level I & II exams*, exceeding the 60% national average.

Introduction to the Fire Sprinkler Industry

1 Day

This course is designed for those new to the industry. Participants will explore the critical role of sprinkler systems in fire protection and life safety while gaining insight into the basics of fire dynamics. We will identify the functions of fire sprinklers within various occupancies and include hands-on activities.

Beginning ITM Workshop

2 Days

Participants will learn essential procedures and best practices based on NFPA 25. This hands-on course is tailored for those responsible for the ongoing maintenance and compliance of sprinkler systems. It includes demonstrations of wet systems, dry systems, and fire pumps, including main drain testing, dry valve trip testing, and fire pump no-flow testing.

Intermediate ITM Workshop

3 Days

 In this hands-on workshop, participants will gain practical expertise in determining minimum frequencies and procedures for inspection & testing. Advanced skills will be developed in performing water flow tests on private service mains and standpipes and analysis of results. Requirements, components, operations, and special considerations for deluge and preaction systems are also included.

Fire Pump ITM Workshop

2 Days

This workshop will develop your knowledge and skills related to fire pump installations and necessary ITM procedures. Key differences between diesel and electric-driven fire pumps, exercises to perform no-flow and full-flow tests, and ITM requirements for water storage tanks are all included. Activities include energy diffuser selection, data acquisition, supply graphing, and data interpretation.

ITM Recorded Webinars 

Automated Inspection and Testing and Distance Monitoring

Duration:

1.5 Hours
Learn NFPA codes and standards recognizing the need to keep up with technology including the use of the internet and other data transmission and collection sources to accomplish tasks historically performed by an individual.

CEUs:

.15

CPDs:

1.5

Contact Hours:

1.5

Changes to NFPA 20, 2025 Edition

Duration:

1 Hours
NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection is concluding its revision cycle and the language that will be included in the 2025 edition is almost set. This webinar will review the important first and second draft revisions and provide an update on any topics that may be up for debate at the NFPA Technical meeting in 2024.

CEUs:

.1

CPDs:

1.0

Contact Hours:

1.0

Changes to NFPA 24/291: Testing and Distance Monitoring

Duration:

1 Hour
Learn about the technical changes for the upcoming 2022 editions of NFPA 24/291.

CEUs:

.1

CPDs:

1.0

Contact Hours:

1.0

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