In
late 2017, Fire and Life Safety industry leaders came together to address challenges in employee
hiring, retention,
and training. They focused on the need for improved technical training for the workers responsible
for maintenance,
inspection, and repairs in the fire suppression and safety field. The end result was the FED
Learning Center (FEDLC)—an
educational platform supporting the training and developmental needs of the Fire and Life Safety
industry.
At the FED Learning Center, they believe that the better-educated Fire and Life Safety professionals are, the safer lives and property will be. That commitment is why the National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED) chose the FED Learning Center as its exclusive training partner.
The FED Learning Center course catalog is always growing to keep abreast of the newest products and the latest codes in the industry. Offering courses on portable fire extinguishers, kitchen suppression systems, fire alarm systems, backflow preventers, kitchen exhaust cleaning, and exit signs and emergency lighting represent the core focus of their programs. With these courses actively being translated into Spanish, the FEDLC will continue to support diverse audiences by providing education to non-English speakers. The FEDLC also partners with major manufacturers, providing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) training on their behalf. In addition, the FED Learning Center offers soft skill courses, such as communication, conflict resolution, leadership, diversity, and ethics to help with employee growth and improving interactions between customers and employees.
The FED Learning Center’s vision is to provide an industry-specific, educational experience to not only satisfy various student job requirements but to expand their knowledge, technical expertise, and natural curiosity to help the industry, as a whole, evolving for a better, safer tomorrow.
The FED Learning Center is an approved International Code Council Preferred Education provider. That means, besides providing practical skills for Fire and Life Safety professionals, they also provide the required annual CEUs that they need. The FED Learning Center is also a NICET Recognized Training Provider, with courses being approved for Professional Development Hours. And because of logistical issues, time constraints, location, and other hindrances, the FED Learning Center offers all of their course material live online, in addition to their in-person classes. For hands-on learning, students can take courses at one of the many FEDLC campuses across the US. Alternatively, off-site sessions may better fit calendars and budgets. That is where live virtual courses and on-demand modules come into play.