Sprinkler system knowledge and exam preparation

S-12 Sprinkler Systems Exam Preparation

Learn how sprinkler systems work, recognize conditions affecting readiness, and practice inspection, reporting and reference-table decisions using the FDNY S-12/S-15 booklet.

Narrated lessons, clear diagrams, study resources and explained practice questions help you connect the booklet to sound decisions.

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English narrationOptional captionsExplained practice questions

Combined package · Save $50

Get both S-12/S-15 courses for $200

Two complete preparation courses, one enrollment. Pay $200 instead of $250 when purchased separately.

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Both courses include shared sprinkler foundations; S-15 adds foam-water sprinkler topics. Choose the route that fits your intended assignment.

Your package includes

✓S-12 complete course access

✓S-15 complete course access

✓Knowledge checks and explained practice

✓English narration and optional captions

Choose the right study route

Build the foundation for sprinkler supervision

S-12 addresses citywide sprinkler supervision. If your intended assignment includes foam-water sprinkler systems, review the full S-15 route, which includes the sprinkler foundation and the foam-water extension.

What you will learn

Develop the knowledge to recognize equipment, interpret findings and use the correct reference before deciding what action is required.

Understand the equipment

Trace water supplies, wet-pipe, dry-pipe, preaction and deluge arrangements. Identify valves, alarms, sprinklers, tanks, pumps, piping supports and identification markings.

Make inspection and reporting decisions

Distinguish impairments, deficiencies, notifications, fire-watch precautions, restoration, documentation and the tasks assigned to qualified personnel.

Use the study references

Read inspection, testing and maintenance schedules, qualification columns, conditions and footnotes. Apply them to original practice questions with explanations.

Your study path

Detailed booklet coverage

Application, examination routes and certificate administration
Owner responsibilities, impairments, fire watch and restoration
Definitions and system operating sequences
Water supplies, alarms, sprinklers, tanks, pumps and piping supports
Inspection, testing, maintenance and personnel-qualification references
Deficiency records, identification, obstruction investigation and equipment recognition

Study, apply and review

67 narrated lessons provide about 5 hours 54 minutes of instruction. Each lesson has a knowledge check. Your TMS Study section includes two full practice papers and a fresh 25-question mixed review.

Work through the narrated lessons in sequence. Use the diagrams and reference exercises to connect a component with its function, a finding with its reporting requirement, and a task with the required qualification.

Practice questions include explanations so you can understand why an answer fits. Return to the relevant lesson and source reference when an answer reveals a gap.

Learning resources

Official source and Tribune study aids

Use the official FDNY S-12/S-15 study booklet alongside your course. The booklet is available free from FDNY. Tribune's course adds original instruction, structured practice and study aids.

Reference-based practice

Learn to locate the correct schedule row, qualification column, exception and note. Identify the task before selecting its interval or deciding who may perform it.

From preparation to the FDNY examination

1. Complete the course

Study the lessons and resources, work through the practice activities and meet the course assessment requirements.

2. Prepare your application

Use current FDNY instructions for the correct examination, identification, supporting documents, application and payment.

3. Meet FDNY requirements

FDNY determines eligibility, administers its examination and issues the Certificate of Fitness when its requirements are met. Tribune course completion records your preparation.

S-12 course questions

Who is this course for?

People preparing for citywide sprinkler supervision and the S-12 examination, as well as learners reviewing the related equipment, inspection and reporting knowledge.

How is this different from S-15 preparation?

S-15 is the route for sprinkler and foam-water supervision. The S-15 course adds foam-water instruction to the sprinkler foundation. Match your intended assignment to the correct FDNY certificate.

Does completing this course issue the Certificate of Fitness?

FDNY issues the Certificate of Fitness after its application, examination and other requirements are met. Tribune provides exam preparation and a record of successful course completion.

Are the practice questions the official exam?

No. They are original learning exercises with explanations. Use them to review the concepts and practice reference-table decisions; follow FDNY's instructions for the official examination.

Can I replay lessons and use captions?

Yes. Review the narrated lessons as needed and turn the separate English captions on or off in the video player.

How does registration work?

Choose View Course & Register. The TMS checkout opens in a popup on this page so you can review the course, enter your details and complete registration. Use your student account to access the course after enrollment.

Official certificate information: FDNY S-12 requirements.

Compare your training options

One course or the complete package

Choose both courses for $200 and save $50, or enroll in the individual course you need for $125.

Package savings · $50

S-12/S-15 Sprinkler Systems Training

$200 per student

Both preparation courses, knowledge checks and explained practice. Save $50 compared with separate enrollments.

S-12

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