USFA Coffee Break Training: Fire Dampers

Fire dampers are installed in air handling systems to stop the transfer of heat and flame. This training vignette, “Fire Dampers” explains the difference between static and dynamic dampers.

Coffee Break Training provides an overview of fire protection topics and does not include all details, requirements or exceptions to the topics that are described. Always refer to nationally recognized design and installation codes and standards, the product manufacturer, or listing details for specific information.  

Downloaded this firefighter training from http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2010_26.pdf

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