Introduction to The Fire Alarm Industry

This course is recognized and approved by the Ontario Fire Marshal and is required towards obtaining your Canadian Fire Alarm Association designation. Successful completion of this course fulfills one of the mandatory educational courses which will legally allow one to work on fire alarm systems in Ontario. Students will be introduced to historical events that shaped the fire protection industry, the development process of building and fire codes, the major stakeholders involved in developing national and provincial building and fire codes, basics of fire science, fire behavior, elements of fire protection in building design, fire extinguishing methods, and testing and commission requirements of fire protection equipment.