Transcript FPF190 Fire Protection Fundamentals

FPF-190
Fire Protection Fundamentals
Fire Prevention Officer
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Prevention/Inspection/Property
Management Careers
 Important
Courses in Program
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Prevention/Inspection Careers:
CONCEPTS
 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 - Ontario Fire Code
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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 - 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 – FPPA Duty to Report
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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 – 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 – FPPA Inspection Order
Inspection order - things to change / correct
 An 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 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;
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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 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 - Professionalism
 People
skills
 Ethical Behaviour
 Fair
 Paramilitary
 Chain of Command
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Prevention/Inspection Careers:
Companies
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Municipalities Fire Prevention Officer Examples
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Toronto
http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=
e1df3840456e1410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD
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Mississauga
http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/fire
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Markham
http://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/Markham/Residents/F
ireServices/
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Prevention/Inspection Careers:
Companies
 Office
of the Ontario Fire Marshall
http://www.mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca/english/FireMarshal/aboutofm/Or
ganizationalStructure/FireProtectionServices/About_FP_Services.ht
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 Bruce
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Power
http://www.brucepower.com/safetyfirst/emergency-preparedness/siteenhancements/
 AECL
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http://www.cnl.ca/en/home/work/employment/stu
dent-opportunities/default.aspx
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Prevention/Inspection Careers:
Companies
 Exova
(Fire Testing Account Manager)
http://www.exova.com
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Homestead (Life Safety Specialist)
http://www.homestead.ca
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Toronto Transit Commission
https://www.ttc.ca/Customer_Service/Corporate_Plan/Stra
tegic_Objectives/Safety/index.jsp
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FPO Duties 1
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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 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 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 & 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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Qualifications
• 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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Qualifications
• 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 bylaws.
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of
Public Education
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Qualifications
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence
• Clean Driving Record
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Qualifications
• Ability to walk long distances and climb
ladders/scaffolding while conducting
inspections.
• Excellent interpersonal/public
relations/teamwork skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication
skills
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Qualifications
• 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 Protection
 Duty
to be ethical
 Life
safety at stake in every career
 Due
Diligence
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Fire Protection Organizations
 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 Organizations
 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 Organizations
 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 Information
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Websites
 E-laws
 Wiki
 Toronto
 Mississauga
 Ontario Fire Marshal
 AECL/CNL
 Exova
 Homestead
 TTC
 ULC
 NFPA
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CFSA
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SFPE
OACETT
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Summary
 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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