Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
- Course Code: CLEAN
- Description: This (1) day course 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.
Available to Journeypersons
Maximum Participants = 9
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Sat. May 23, 2026 |
Sat. May 23, 2026 |
1 |
Toronto |
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Commissioning & Testing
- Course Code: COMM
- Description: This (1) day course will review the requirements of testing and test reports/documentation upon completion of a water-based (sprinkler or standpipe) system installation. Discussions will also focus on testing equipment, methods and AHJ requirements.
Maximum Participants = 18
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Fri. May 29, 2026 |
Fri. May 29, 2026 |
1 |
Windsor |
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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 2, 2026 |
Sun. May 3, 2026 |
2 |
Toronto |
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| Sat. May 23, 2026 |
Sun. May 24, 2026 |
2 |
Toronto |
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| Fri. Jun 19, 2026 |
Fri. Jun 19, 2026 |
1 |
Kingston |
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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.
Maximum Participants = 9
- Usual Hours: 0.00 hr
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| Fri. May 8, 2026 |
Fri. May 8, 2026 |
1 |
Ottawa |
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| Sat. May 23, 2026 |
Sat. May 23, 2026 |
1 |
Toronto |
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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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Classes |
Location |
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| Sat. Apr 11, 2026 |
Sun. Apr 12, 2026 |
2 |
Toronto |
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| Fri. Jun 5, 2026 |
Fri. Jun 5, 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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Classes |
Location |
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| Fri. May 1, 2026 |
Sat. May 2, 2026 |
2 |
Kitchener Waterloo |
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| Fri. Jun 12, 2026 |
Sat. Jun 13, 2026 |
2 |
London |
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Introduction to Seismic
- Course Code: SEISM
- Description: This (1) day course will review the basics of seismic supports and requirements of NFPA 13. Types of supports/bracing will be reviewed as well as the installation requirements.
Available to Journeypersons and Apprentices
Maximum Participants = 18
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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Location |
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| Fri. Apr 10, 2026 |
Fri. Apr 10, 2026 |
1 |
Ottawa |
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| Fri. May 1, 2026 |
Fri. May 1, 2026 |
1 |
Windsor |
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| Fri. May 8, 2026 |
Fri. May 8, 2026 |
1 |
Online Class |
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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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Location |
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| Sat. Jun 13, 2026 |
Sat. Jun 13, 2026 |
1 |
Toronto |
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Labour, U.A., and 853 History Course
- Course Code: HIS
- Description: This half day course will focus on the Labour Movement, U.A. Heritage, and Origin of U.A. Local 853. This course is open to all members of local 853. No PPE is required for this course and attendee egagement is encouraged.
Maximum Participants = 30
- Usual Hours: 6.00 hr
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| Fri. Mar 20, 2026 |
Fri. Mar 20, 2026 |
1 |
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.
Maximum Participants = 18
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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Location |
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| Fri. Apr 10, 2026 |
Fri. Apr 10, 2026 |
1 |
Online Class |
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| Sat. Apr 11, 2026 |
Sat. Apr 11, 2026 |
1 |
Ottawa |
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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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Reliable DDX Valves
- Course Code: DDX
- Description: This (1) day course will provide instruction and hands on demonstration of the operation, set up, maintenance and repair of the Reliable DDX line of valves used in their dry, deluge and preaction systems. The course will show proper set up procedure and common troubleshooting and appropriate repair parts/tools.
Maximum Participants = 12
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Sat. May 2, 2026 |
Sat. May 2, 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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| Sat. Apr 25, 2026 |
Sat. Apr 25, 2026 |
1 |
Toronto |
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| Sat. Apr 25, 2026 |
Sat. Apr 25, 2026 |
1 |
Ottawa |
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| Fri. Jun 12, 2026 |
Fri. Jun 12, 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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| Fri. Apr 24, 2026 |
Fri. Apr 24, 2026 |
1 |
Ottawa |
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| Sat. Apr 25, 2026 |
Sat. Apr 25, 2026 |
1 |
Toronto |
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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.