NEWS

SEP 2010 - - Fire Tech Productions provides 100 seat license for CINTAS Inspection & Testing training

SEP 2010 - Coming Soon ... Sprinkler LIII Online completion and Advanced Sprinkler Principles Reference Text.

AUG 2010 - Fire Tech Production's introduces a new Hydraulics Reference Text.

AUG 2010 - NEW Fire Alarms I & II CBT Prep Available.

JUL 2010 - Fire Tech Production's introduces a new Fire Pumps Reference Text.

JUN 2010 - Fire Tech Production's Inspection & Testing Reference Text added to NICET's approved materials list.

APR 2010 - Live seminars offered for Sprinklers and Inspection & Testing in the Sinclair Community College State of the art Sprinkler Lab

FEB 2010 – Fire Tech Production's introduces a new Inspection & Testing NICET I&II Prep Webinar Series.

FEB 2010 – Fire Tech Production's courses approved for Ohio CEU credit. See www.nationalfiretraining.com.

JAN 2010 – Fire Tech Production's announces their spring seminar series. See sprII_seminar.htm for Automatic Sprinklers or IandTII_seminar.htm and IandT_handon_workshop.htm for Inspection and Testing.

DEC 2009 – Fire Tech Production's Intermediate Sprinkler Principles Text added to NICET's approved materials list.

NOV 2009 – Fire Tech Production's introduces a new Engineering Math Concepts Math Reference Text.

SEP 2009 – Fire Tech Production's unveils their newest website: www.ohiofiretraining.com. Geared for test prep practice for the state of Ohio, currently 4 separate courses are offered to aid students with study for: Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems, Fire Alarm and Detection Equipment, Fire Pumps and Portable Extinguishers.

JULY 2009 – We are pleased to announce that Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH will now be using Fire Tech Production’s Automatic Sprinkler Basics Text for their Fire Science Program for the 2009-2010 school year.

BACKGROUND

Every organization with NICET candidates in Automatic Sprinklers, Fire Alarms, Inspection & Testing or Special Hazards would benefit from Fire Tech's training and we have provided the right tools with the most complete information to ensure candidates succeed in their certification goals!

In 1988 Fire Tech Productions (FTP) was founded with the mission of providing fire protection training. The first program developed by Fire Tech Productions was called NICET Basic. The NICET Basic program included subjects such as physical science, intermediate math, basic metric units and NFPA standards. It covered non-specific fire related elements that could be carried over (crossover) to other fire sub-fields. Fire Tech recognized the need to make training materials available nationally so they developed a portable audiocassette and study notebook program. This material included insight on the NICET examination setting as well as generic suggestions and hints on how to maximize success levels when taking a NICET exam.

To keep pace with the growing demand for NICET certification, FTP soon followed the NICET Basic program with complete programs in the three primary NICET testing subfields, namely: Automatic Sprinkler System Design Training, Special Hazards Systems Training and Fire Alarm Systems Training. What made these programs different from other approaches was the fact that they did not regurgitate the NFPA standards and other key reference material in a general manner. Each work element in each of the subfields was addressed as a separate entity. The math work elements solved real problems having levels of difficulty similar to those that the candidate could expect to find on the NICET exam. Customers were able to focus their exam preparation by referring to the recorded discussion covering the work elements they had chosen for their unique exam.

In May of 2007, Fire Tech Productions was purchased by Dave Craynon, a 41 year fire protection professional and Lisa Salzman who contributes 25 years of training and IT experience. The new owners’ primary objective was to modernize the training materials by converting the audiocassettes to CDs, developing new text books based upon current NFPA standards, introducing on-line training, and delivering element specific webinars. A continuing objective is to provide materials that reflect current standards and certification requirements. The new texts are now being marketed and used by several College level programs.

President
Dave Craynon

With more than 40 years’ experience in the sprinkler industry, Dave Craynon has been the guiding force behind the establishment of numerous sprinkler firms. An entrepreneur by nature, Dave has a passion for learning, and quest to share his knowledge. As a staunch advocate of certification, Dave continues to analyze industry specifications and to set the standard for sprinkler technology. Dave currently runs a wildly successful apprenticeship program and teaches a sprinkler installer certification readiness course. Dave’s certifications include:

  • Sprinkler Design
  • Sprinkler Installation
  • NICET Sprinklers, Inspection & Testing and Special Hazards
  • NCCER National Craft Instructor
  • Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
  • Fire Pumps
  • Pre-Engineered Systems
  • Fire Extinguishers
Dave's email: dave@firetech.com

Chief Information Officer
Lisa Salzman

The owner and president of Salzman Solutions, LLC, Lisa has amassed more than 20 years’ experience in the fast growing information technology field. Her background in course development, training, and computer system administration has helped Fire Tech Productions expand into the e-learning field. Lisa earned a Master of Science degree in computer science from the University of Dayton.

  • View Professional Resume of Lisa H. Salzman (Adobe Acrobat required)

You can reach Lisa at lisa@firetech.com

 

 

"I passed my Level III N.I.C.E.T for Layout and Design, Paying for the online test and study guides for all the elements I was testing on was 110% worth the money. One thing I know about anything you do in life is you have to be prepared and Fire Tech definitively prepared me for N.I.C.E.T."
George, Raleigh NC