Overview

Optionally, you can run test fires with a set of Wildfire Sensors to view fire alerts sent to a registered email address and the Site Management app.

About test fires

Running test fires are optional. If you plan on conducting fire tests, carefully follow the instructions in the topics in this section.

In this section

Test fire guidelines

Learn how to ensure the fire tests are conducted properly.

Test fire preparation

A test deployment can include one Border Gateway and up to twenty sensors. Ensure you allow 14 days for sensor calibration.

Fire test plan

A suggested test plan for a four week duration.

Run test fires

Carefully follow the steps described in this topic to run test fires.

Modify fire setups

After obtaining results from the initial round, perform additional tests by modifying only one aspect of the test.