FPF-190 Fire Protection Fundamentals 1 Fire Prevention Officer

FPF-190FPF-190Fire Protection Fire Protection FundamentalsFundamentals

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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 3


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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Concepts - Concepts - Professionalism People skills Ethical Behaviour Fair Paramilitary

Chain of Command

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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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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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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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• 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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• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• Valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence

• Clean Driving Record

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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


• 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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Ethics Governing Fire Ethics Governing Fire ProtectionProtection

Duty to be ethical

Life safety at stake in every career

Due Diligence

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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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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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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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Sources of InformationSources of Information

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SummarySummary

Should provide students with a better understanding of what fire prevention is and what their potential career paths will look like

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FPF-190 Fire Protection Fundamentals 1 Fire Prevention Officer