The CFAA Fire Alarm Technician’s Podcast

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Podcast for Canadian Fire Alarm Technicians and other people interested in the fire alarm industry in Canada.

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Episodes

Ep 8 - Women In Fire Alarm Part 2

We continue our conversation from earlier this year in Winnipeg. A look into the experiences and perspectives of women in the fire alarm industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Ep 7 - S1001 Standard for Integrated Systems Testing: An Overview

On this episode, we discuss the S1001 Standard for Integrated Systems Testing and some of the points to consider for Fire Alarm Techs as they start to be more involved in some aspects of these tests. Brett can be reached at WWW.BRDESIGNSASK.CA City Of regina Bulletin on S1001 https://www.regina.ca/export/sites/Regina.ca/bylaws-permits-licences/building-demolition/.galleries/pdfs/Advisory-CANULC-S1001-Integrated-Systems-Testing.pdf The ULC Standard can be found here and can be viewed for FREE: ht...

Apr 01, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Ep 6 - End User’s perspective on new codes

This episode is a conversation with Brent Early, an owner’s representative who deals specifically with the fire protection for that government of Manitoba’s building and assets. Brent is active in CFAA Manitoba chapter and is involved in National committees also. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Ep 5 - Changes to 536-2019

This episode is a discussion with Mark Wilson on some of the changes to S536. Let us know what you think at marketing@cfaa.ca Do you want to get more involved in the CFAA? We need you! Please reach out at marketing@cfaa.ca and we can get you in touch with some of our committees to see what works best for you and your schedule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 04, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Ep 4 - Women In Fire Alarm part 1

This episode is a panel discussion on the experiences of women in the fire alarm industry. This is part 1 of a discussion that took place in Winnipeg in Jan 2024. We will have part 2 of this discussion coming very soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Ep 3 - CFAA position statement on qualified personnel

On this episode, I have Derrick Bertrand , Vice President of the CFAA Manitoba Chapter. We were able to get together in Winnipeg and discuss the new position statement on ‘qualified technicians’ and how it can be used across Canada. Here is the link to the official position statement: https://www.cfaa.ca/news/cfaa-position-statement-qualified-personnel-for-the-verification-inspection-repair-and-maintenance-of-fire-alarm-systems-in-canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Feb 05, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Ep 2 - Changes to NBCC codes coming to many provinces

On this episode, Brett and I review the changes coming to the provinces as they adopt versions of the 2020 NBCC and associated ULC standards. This episode was recorded in early Dec 2023 and there have been some updates to code adoption. Saskatchewan quickly adopted the new NBCC 2020 effective Jan 1st 2024 and announced it a week after we had recorded this podcast. Other provinces are constantly updating their own date to adopt the code, so please keep checking with your AHJ. Brett can be reached...

Jan 22, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Ep 1 - Introduction to the show and interview with Mark Wilson

On the first episode of the show, Mark Wilson and I discuss the latest news in the Alberta chapter of the CFAA and we also summarize what we would like to see on this podcast in future episodes. Any comments? Please send to marketing@cfaa.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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