EVACS Applications Self Guided Online Course

This self-paced online course covers details the requirements and operations of Emergency Voice and Alarm Communications Systems (EVACS) and the requirements for these systems in the 1999 edition of NFPA 72®: National Fire Alarm Code®.

Upon completion you should be able to:

• Describe an EVACS
• Understand when an EVACS is required
• Outline the elements that might be included in an EVACS system, including amplifiers, tone generators, logic for complex switching decisions, storage media for recorded messages, microphone, and speaker circuit controls
• Outline the responsibilities of the incident commander (IC)
• Describe the elements of a fire command center (FCC), including location and physical requirements of the FCC and for two-way communication systems linking the FCC and emergency responders
• Define the concept of EVACS survivability and outline survivability requirements for an EVACS

Who Will Benefit:
Anyone whose job involves designing, reviewing, evaluating or installing fire protection systems, including: designers, installers, engineers, electrical contractors, technicians, project managers, fire marshals, and architects

Complete this module and qualify for .1 CEUs. Upon successful completion of a course, participants will be prompted to download the CEU certificate directly from the course site. Please verify applicability with your professional board before registering.