Welcome to FireCAD — the fire alarm design tool built for AutoCAD. Whether you're using FireCAD Standalone or the AutoCAD Add-in, this guide will help you get started quickly.
Getting Started
Download the User Manual
- FireCAD User Manual (PDF) — Full documentation, printable
- FireCAD User Manual (CHM) — Searchable help file with keyword index
You can also access help directly from the application using the ATHELP command (CHM) or ATHELP_PDF (PDF) from the FireCAD Tools menu.
Download Sample Drawing Templates
Pre-configured AutoCAD drawing templates with FireCAD title blocks and layers ready to go:
- FireCAD D-Size Template — Standard D-size (24x36) drawing template
- FireCAD Ember Level Training Template — Training template used in FireCAD tutorials
Watch the Video Tutorials
Our video playlist walks through everything from creating your first project to generating reports:
FireCAD Video Tutorials on YouTube
Support Options
Schedule a Live Session
Need help with your project or have questions about a feature? Book a one-on-one session with our team:
Email Support
For general questions, bug reports, or device addition requests, email us anytime:
We typically respond within one business day.
Helpful Links
- Installation and Loading — How to install and load FireCAD
- Licensing — Activate and manage your license
- Your First Project — Step-by-step guide to creating a project
- Options and Configuration — Customize FireCAD settings
- What's New — Latest features and updates
FireCAD is the industry-leading AutoCAD add-in for fire alarm system design — from circuit layout to wire routing to code-compliant reports.
Learn more and get started at getfirecad.com →
Inspect Point Integration — Fire alarm system device lists and bill of materials can be pushed directly from FireCAD into Inspect Point, eliminating manual data entry and ensuring every device is ready for inspection scheduling and ongoing asset management.
Learn more here →