1. FPF-190 Fire Protection Fundamentals 1 Fire Prevention Officer

2. FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals Prevention/Inspection/Property Management Careers  Important Courses in Program 2

3. FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals 3

4. 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 4

5. 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. 5

6. 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 6

7. 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 7

8. 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 8

9. FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals Concepts – 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 9

10. 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 10

11. 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, 11

12. FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals Concepts - Concepts - Professionalism  People skills  Ethical Behaviour  Fair  Paramilitary  Chain of Command 12

13. FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals Prevention/Inspection Careers: Companies  Municipalities Fire Prevention Officer Examples  Toronto http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid= e1df3840456e1410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD  Mississauga http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/fire  Markham http://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/Markham/Residents/F ireServices/ 13

14. FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals 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 ml  Bruce Power  http://www.brucepower.com/safety- first/emergency-preparedness/site- enhancements/ http://www.brucepower.com/safety- first/emergency-preparedness/site- enhancements/  AECL  http://www.cnl.ca/en/home/work/employment/stu dent-opportunities/default.aspx http://www.cnl.ca/en/home/work/employment/stu dent-opportunities/default.aspx 14

15. FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals Prevention/Inspection Careers: Companies  Exova (Fire Testing Account Manager) http://www.exova.com  Homestead (Life Safety Specialist) http://www.homestead.ca  Toronto Transit Commission https://www.ttc.ca/Customer_Service/Corporate_Plan/Stra tegic_Objectives/Safety/index.jsp 15

16. FPO 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. 16

17. 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. 17

18. 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 18

19. 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. 19

20. 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. 20

21. 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 by- laws. Demonstrated experience or knowledge of Public Education 21

22. Qualifications Strong mechanical aptitude. Valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence Clean Driving Record 22

23. Qualifications 23 Ability to walk long distances and climb ladders/scaffolding while conducting inspections. Excellent interpersonal/public relations/teamwork skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills

24. 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. 24

25. FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals Ethics Governing Fire Protection  Duty to be ethical  Life safety at stake in every career  Due Diligence 25

26. FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals Fire Protection Organizations  Underwriters Laboratories Canada  ULC (www.ulc.ca)www.ulc.ca  National Fire Protection Association  NFPA (www.nfpa.org )www.nfpa.org  Canadian Fire Alarm Association  CFAA (www.cfaa.ca )www.cfaa.ca Certification available through the program 26

27. FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals Fire Protection Organizations  Canadian Fire Safety Association  CFSA (www.canadianfiresafety.com )www.canadianfiresafety.com  Institution of Fire Engineers  IFE (www.ife.ca )www.ife.ca  Society of Fire Protection Engineers  SFPE (www.sfpe.org )www.sfpe.org 27

28. FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals Professional Organizations  Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians/Technologists  OACETT (www.oacett.org )www.oacett.org Working in CANADA CET & LEL Designations  National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (American)  NICET (www.nicet.org )www.nicet.org Working in U.S.A. 28

29. FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals Sources of Information  Websites  E-laws  Wiki  Toronto  Mississauga  Ontario Fire Marshal  AECL/CNL  Exova  Homestead  TTC  ULC  NFPA  CFAA  CFSA  IFE  SFPE  OACETT  NICET 29

30. FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals Summary  Should provide students with a better understanding of what fire prevention is and what their potential career paths will look like 30