CHFM Practice Exam 2025 – Complete Study Guide

Fire suppression systems are specifically engineered to extinguish or control fires automatically. These systems include a range of technologies and equipment such as sprinklers, foam extinguishing systems, gas systems, and other fire suppression agents that are triggered by specific conditions indicative of a fire, such as heat, smoke, or flames.

The primary goal of fire suppression systems is to minimize damage, maintain safety, and protect lives by promptly addressing the fire hazard without requiring human intervention. This automatic response ensures that fires can be controlled effectively in their early stages, preventing them from escalating into larger, more dangerous fires.

In contrast, life safety protection systems focus more on ensuring the safety of occupants during a fire, rather than actively extinguishing the fire itself. Safety and security systems are broader in scope and address various protective measures but do not typically engage directly with fire control. Reactive maintenance systems pertain to repairing and maintaining equipment after it has failed rather than implementing proactive measures to manage fire risks.