Clean Agent & Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
- Course Code: GAS
- Description: This (1) day course will combine the topics of Clean Agent and Carbon Dioxide extinguishing systems. The first half of the day will cover the use, operation, installation, design and ITM requirements of clean agent extinguishing systems according to NFPA 2001 with a focus on FM-200 and Novec 1230 systems.Thie second half of the day will cover the use, operation, installation, design and ITM requirements of carbon dioxide extinguishing systems according to NFPA 12.
Available to Journeypersons
Maximum Participants = 9
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Sat. Apr 26, 2025 |
Sat. Apr 26, 2025 |
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Toronto |
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Dry and Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
- Course Code: CHEM
- Description: This (1) day course will cover the use, operation, installation, design and ITM requirements of dry and wet chemical extinguishing systems according to NFPA 17 and 17A.
Available to Journeypersons
Maximum Participants = 9
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Fri. Jun 27, 2025 |
Fri. Jun 27, 2025 |
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Toronto |
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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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| Sat. May 31, 2025 |
Sun. Jun 1, 2025 |
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Toronto |
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HYDRANT COURSE PRACTICAL COURSE
- Course Code: HYD
- Description: This (1) day course will review the types of hydrants along with the installation, repair, maintenance, inspection and testing procedures. IMPORTANT - YOU MUST COMPLETE THE INTRODUCTION TO FIRE HYDRANTS COURSE ON THE NATIONAL LMS PRIOR TO TAKING THIS COURSE. THIS IS HANDS ON COURSE AND YOU WILL REQUIRE PPE.
Available to Journeypersons
Maximum Participants = 9
- Usual Hours: 0.00 hr
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| Fri. Jun 13, 2025 |
Fri. Jun 13, 2025 |
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Toronto |
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| Fri. Jun 20, 2025 |
Fri. Jun 20, 2025 |
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Ottawa |
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Inspection & Testing of Fire Pumps
- Course Code: FP2
- Description: This (1) day course will focus on Fire Pump Inspection & Annual Testing. Areas that will be covered include: requirements for a proper fire pump inspection, procedures for annual testing, safe use of testing equipment, plotting test results, completing associated testing documents, in addition to basic trouble shooting. To complete this course all participants must successfully complete a written and practical evaluation and are recommended to have completed Fire Pump 1.
Available to Journeypersons
Maximum Participants = 12
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Sat. May 24, 2025 |
Sat. May 24, 2025 |
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Kingston |
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| Sat. Jun 14, 2025 |
Sat. Jun 14, 2025 |
1 |
Toronto |
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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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| Sat. May 3, 2025 |
Sun. May 4, 2025 |
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Toronto |
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| Fri. May 9, 2025 |
Sat. May 10, 2025 |
2 |
Ottawa |
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| Fri. May 9, 2025 |
Sat. May 10, 2025 |
2 |
Windsor |
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| Fri. May 30, 2025 |
Sat. May 31, 2025 |
1 |
Kitchener Waterloo |
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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. May 10, 2025 |
Sat. May 10, 2025 |
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Toronto |
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NFPA 14 Standpipe Systems 2019
- Course Code: 14-16
- Description: This (1) day course will review the requirements of NFPA 14 2019and promote navigation and understanding of the requirements of this NFPA standard. Discussions will also focus on the additional requirements of Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code and OHSA Regulations for Construction Projects.
Available to Journeypersons
Maximum Participants = 18
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Fri. Apr 25, 2025 |
Fri. Apr 25, 2025 |
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Ottawa |
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| Fri. Apr 25, 2025 |
Fri. Apr 25, 2025 |
1 |
Windsor |
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| Sat. Apr 26, 2025 |
Sat. Apr 26, 2025 |
1 |
Toronto |
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| Fri. Jun 27, 2025 |
Fri. Jun 27, 2025 |
1 |
Kitchener Waterloo |
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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. May 9, 2025 |
Fri. May 9, 2025 |
1 |
Toronto |
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| Fri. May 30, 2025 |
Fri. May 30, 2025 |
1 |
Windsor |
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| Sat. Jun 21, 2025 |
Sat. Jun 21, 2025 |
1 |
Ottawa |
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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.
Available to Journeypersons
Maximum Participants = 9
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Sat. Apr 26, 2025 |
Sat. Apr 26, 2025 |
1 |
Ottawa |
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| Sat. Apr 26, 2025 |
Sat. Apr 26, 2025 |
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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.