Fire Pump Maintenance
- Course Code: FPM
- Description: This (2) day course will cover disassembly, maintenance, reassembly, alignment and testing of a working fire pump.
To participate in this course, it is recommended that journeypersons have relevant field experience with servicing fire pumps or have completed Fire Pump 2.
Available to Journeypersons
Maximum Participants = 6
- Usual Hours: 16.00 hr
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| Fri. Jun 19, 2026 |
Fri. Jun 19, 2026 |
1 |
Kingston |
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Introduction to Fire Pumps
- Course Code: FP1
- Description: This (2) day course is for the fitter with no or limited experience installing fire pumps. Areas to be covered include: fire pump theory, types of pumps and applications, basic hydraulic calculations, installation & acceptance test requirements and related codes.
Available to Journeypersons
Maximum Participants = 18
- Usual Hours: 16.00 hr
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| Fri. Jun 12, 2026 |
Sat. Jun 13, 2026 |
2 |
London |
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Introduction to Victaulic Vortex® Systems
- Course Code: VOR
- Description: This (1) day course will cover the use, operation, installation, design and ITM requirements of hybrid fire extinguishing systems according to NFPA 770 with a focus on the Victaulic Vortex® system.
Available to Journeypersons
Maximum Participants = 9
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Sat. Jun 13, 2026 |
Sat. Jun 13, 2026 |
1 |
Toronto |
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Nitrogen Generator
- Course Code: NG
- Description: This (1) day course will provide instruction and hands on demonstration of the operation and features of Nitrogen generator systems. Nitrogen generator systems provide on-site high purity nitrogen intended for sprinkler systems to minimize corrosion and extend the life of a system.
Available to Journeypersons
Maximum Participants = 9
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Sat. Jun 6, 2026 |
Sat. Jun 6, 2026 |
1 |
Toronto |
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Sprinkler Spacing & Obstructions
- Course Code: SP/OB
- Description: This (1) day course will go through the various requirements and rulings for sprinkler installation and obstructions as specified within NFPA 13. The participant will become familiar with these requirements and will discuss how these rules will apply in the field. Focus will be on where and how to find this information in the code book.
Available to Journeypersons
Maximum Participants = 18
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Fri. Jun 19, 2026 |
Fri. Jun 19, 2026 |
1 |
Online Class |
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Switch Course
- Course Code: SWT
- Description: This (1) day course will explain how to install and set up sprinkler system switches, troubleshoot and review how to test these devices once they are connected to the fire alarm panel. This course will include practical hands on applications and use of a multimeter.
Maximum Participants = 9
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Sat. Jun 13, 2026 |
Sat. Jun 13, 2026 |
1 |
Toronto |
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Note: UA Local 853 Members please sign-in to view the course details and/or sign-up for one of the above courses.
Non-Members, please call the UA Local 853 office for more information about these upcoming courses.