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Transcript of FPF-190 Fire Protection Fundamentals 1 Fire Prevention Officer.
FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals
Prevention/Inspection/Property Prevention/Inspection/Property Management CareersManagement Careers
Important Courses in Program
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FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals
Prevention/Inspection Careers: Prevention/Inspection Careers: CONCEPTSCONCEPTS
Important concepts for Prevention / Inspection
Duties of an Inspector/Prevention Officer Regulating organizations / codes
• OBC/OFC, NBC/NFC
• BCIN (Building Code Identification Number) Testing requirements for these positions
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FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals
Concepts Concepts - Ontario Fire Code
OFC - current 2007 Fire Code National Fire Code of Canada is the model fire code of Canada. Has no legal status until it is adopted by a jurisdiction that regulates
construction. Legislated into law by an act of parliament regulation made under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 Minimum requirements respecting fire safety within and around
existing buildings and facilities The owner responsible for complying with Fire Code The municipal fire department enforces the Fire Code.
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FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals
Concepts - Concepts - Ontario Building Code
OBC National Building Code of Canada is the model building
code of Canada. Issued by the Institute for Research In Construction (IRC),
a part of the National Research Council of Canada. Has no legal status until it is adopted by a jurisdiction that
regulates construction. Legislated into law by an act of parliament
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FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals
Concepts – Concepts – FPPA Duty to
Report
The assistants to the Fire Marshal shall report to the
Fire Marshal all fires and other matters related to fire
protection services as may be specified by the Fire
Marshal
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FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals
Concepts – Concepts – FPPA ->Offence Every person is guilty of an offence if he or she
a. hinders, obstructs or interferes with the Fire Marshal, an assistant to the Fire Marshal or a fire chief in the exercise of his or her powers and duties;
b. prevents an inspector from entering land or premises under section 19 or 20, refuses to answer questions on matters relevant to the inspection or provides the inspector with information, on matters relevant to the inspection, that the person knows, or ought reasonably to know, to be false or misleading;
c. subject to subsection (2) contravenes any provisions of this Act or the regulations; or
d. refuses or neglects to obey or carry out the directives of the Fire Marshal, an assistant to the Fire Marshal or a fire chief given under the authority of this Act. 1997
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FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals
Concepts – Concepts – FPPA Inspection Order
Inspection order - things to change / correctAn inspector who has carried out an inspection of land or
premises under section 19 or 20 may order the owner or
occupant of the land or premises to take any measure
necessary to ensure fire safety on the land and premises
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FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals
Concepts Concepts FPPA - Closure An inspector who has carried out an inspection of land or premises may,
with the approval of the Fire Marshal and upon such terms and conditions
as the Fire Marshal considers proper order that the owner or occupant of
the land or premises close the land or premises and prevent persons
from entering thereon until such time as the corrective actions ordered
under subsection (1) have been completed;
if the inspector is of the opinion that it is necessary for the immediate
protection of persons and property that the lands or premises be closed
immediately, cause the land or premises to be closed immediately and
persons on the premises to be removed and direct that the lands or
premises remain closed and that the premises be vacated until such time
as the corrective actions ordered under subsection (1) have been
completed
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FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals
Concepts Concepts FPPA - Entry Must be let into a building Common law right of entry preserved
Nothing in this section derogates from a
firefighter’s right of entry at common law. Entry on adjacent lands by firefighters, etc.
A firefighter or such other person as may be
authorized by the fire chief, the Fire Marshal or an
assistant to the Fire Marshal may, without a warrant,
enter on lands or premises,
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FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals
Concepts - Concepts - Professionalism People skills Ethical Behaviour Fair Paramilitary
Chain of Command
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FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals
Prevention/Inspection Careers: Prevention/Inspection Careers: CompaniesCompanies
Municipalities Fire Prevention Officer Examples
Toronto
http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=e
1df3840456e1410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD
Mississauga
http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/fire
Markham
http://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/Markham/Residents/Fire
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FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals
Prevention/Inspection Careers: Prevention/Inspection Careers: CompaniesCompanies
Office of the Ontario Fire Marshallhttp://www.mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca/english/FireMarshal/aboutofm/OrganizationalStructure/FireProtectionServices/About_FP_Services.html
Bruce Power http://www.brucepower.com/safety-first/emerg
ency-preparedness/site-enhancements/
AECL http://www.cnl.ca/en/home/work/
employment/student-opportunities/default.aspx
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FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals
Prevention/Inspection Careers: Prevention/Inspection Careers: CompaniesCompanies
Exova (Fire Testing Account Manager)
http://www.exova.com
Homestead (Life Safety Specialist)
http://www.homestead.ca
Toronto Transit Commissionhttps://www.ttc.ca/Customer_Service/Corporate_Plan/
Strategic_Objectives/Safety/index.jsp
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FPO Duties 1FPO Duties 1• Fire inspection services• Building plan approvals,• Building retrofit,• Fire code compliance and• Complaint inspections across the City/Organization.• Public speaking seminars – Public Education• Reduce fire incidents and• Minimize the loss of life and property.
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FPO Duties 2FPO Duties 2
• Enforce fire prevention regulations of City / Province. • Conduct investigations on all new/existing buildings• Ensure conformity with applicable by-laws, codes and
regulations.• Inspect and test fire protection equipment and systems,• Prepare reports, • Testify and give evidence in court, and• Prepare and present seminars on fire prevention and
safety to groups and members of the public.
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FPO TraitsFPO Traits
Self-motivated
Able to help others and work
as part of a team
independently.
Mature,
Responsible,
Attentive to detail, and
Assertive and respectful
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Commitment & FocusCommitment & Focus
• Committed to ensuring the safety of the public• Primary focus
• reducing the potential of fire• ensuring that all structures in compliance with
Ontario Building and Ontario Fire Codes.
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QualificationsQualifications
• Post-secondary education in Fire Protection
Technology, or an equivalent combination of
directly relevant education and experience.• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of
conducting property inspections.• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of
reading blueprints, installation guides, etc.
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QualificationsQualifications
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of the
installation or maintenance/design of sprinkler
and fire alarm systems.• Demonstrated knowledge of the Fire Code,
Building Code and related legislation and by-
laws.• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of
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QualificationsQualifications
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence
• Clean Driving Record
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QualificationsQualifications
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• Ability to walk long distances and climb
ladders/scaffolding while conducting
inspections.• Excellent interpersonal/public
relations/teamwork skills.• Excellent oral and written communication
skills
QualificationsQualifications
• Experience in the preparation of reports,
correspondence and record maintenance.• Previous experience in dealing with the public
in enforcement situations• Experience in construction, architecture or
engineering is an asset.
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FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals
Ethics Governing Fire Ethics Governing Fire ProtectionProtection
Duty to be ethical
Life safety at stake in every career
Due Diligence
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FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals
Fire Protection Fire Protection OrganizationsOrganizations
Underwriters Laboratories Canada ULC (www.ulc.ca)
National Fire Protection Association NFPA (www.nfpa.org )
Canadian Fire Alarm Association CFAA (www.cfaa.ca )
• Certification available through the program
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FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals
Fire Protection Fire Protection OrganizationsOrganizations
Canadian Fire Safety Association CFSA
(www.canadianfiresafety.com )
Institution of Fire Engineers IFE (www.ife.ca )
Society of Fire Protection Engineers SFPE (www.sfpe.org )
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FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals
Professional Professional OrganizationsOrganizations Ontario Association of Certified
Engineering Technicians/Technologists OACETT (www.oacett.org )
• Working in CANADA• CET & LEL Designations
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (American) NICET (www.nicet.org )
• Working in U.S.A.
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