CFSA Blogs

June 12, 2023 - Blog Post Tag(s): Fire Safety

Meet the Board Initiative - June 2023

Meet the Board Initiative - June 2023 "A quick chat" at the water cooler with Kevin Mai, Canadian Fire Safety Association Secretary"

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June 2, 2023 - Blog Post
Author: Nicole Ruehle, Past President of Fire Protection Student Association (FPSA)

Bringing Students and Working Professionals Together: Seneca College Industry Dinner and Career Fair

On the morning of March 16th, 2023, fire protection students at Seneca Polytechnic joined with industry professionals to learn about the many opportunities within the fire protection industry.

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June 2, 2023 - Blog Post
Author: Marius Cornel Șuvar, Laurențiu Munteanu, and Zoltan Vass

The role of numerical modeling in scientific fire investigation

Numerical fire modeling is a widely recognized and accepted tool for analysis in fire research. The results of the investigation carried out on-site are compared with the results of fire evolution obtained by computer simulation, using numerical models.

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May 1, 2023 - Blog Post Tag(s): Fire Safety
Author: Mike Clouthier

Evolution of Air Sampling Smoke Detection

Let’s start at the beginning: In 1970, the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) used a nephelometer to carry out research into forest fires. The Australian Postmaster-General's Department (APO) then engaged the CSIRO to investigate technologies that could prevent service interruption due to fire.

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April 5, 2023 - Blog Post

Meet the Board Initiative - April 2023

"A quick chat" at the water cooler with Jessica Potvin; CFSA Director; Chair; Social Media Committee Meet the Board Initiative - April 2023

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April 1, 2023 - Blog Post Tag(s): Fire Safety
Author: Mike Clouthier

Aspirating Smoke Detection

Aspirating smoke detection is a very reliable method of detecting smoke by using a sophisticated detector that recognizes the existence of smoke particles suspended in the air.

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March 6, 2023 - Blog Post Tag(s): Fire Safety
Author: Kate Schramm

 Meet the Board Initiative - March 2023

A quick "chat at the watercooler" with CFSA Director Kate Schramm

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February 27, 2023 - Blog Post
Author: Lamberto Mazziotti, Piergiacomo Cancelliere1, Giuseppe Paduano1, Paolo Setti, and Samuele Sassi

Fire risk related to the use of PV systems in building facades

Thanks to the technical development of the photovoltaic industry, PV system can easily be architectonically integrated into building construction elements.

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February 3, 2023 - Blog Post Tag(s): Fire Safety
Author: Chris Logan

Fire Sprinkler Gauges

Fire Sprinkler Systems are required to have gauges at various locations throughout the system. The control valve and main drain are the primary location for gauges to be read in order to simplify inspections, and make discovering issues with the sprinkler system easier.

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January 27, 2023 - Blog Post Tag(s): Fire Safety
Author: Jim Burns; CFPS

Crowd Managers and Drills: Are they required in Canada?

If you’re in the fire protection and life safety industry you’ve undoubtedly heard about the tragic incident at the Astroworld Festival in Houston Texas on November 5, 2021.

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December 21, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Anthony Rago

CFSA President's Holiday Message (2022)

As the year comes to an end, the holiday season gives us the opportunity to relax, disconnect from our work, and enjoy time with our family and friends. Take this down-time to reflect on the past year, the accomplishments you’ve achieved, and relationships you’ve formed.

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November 17, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Sean Tracey

A New Guide for Fire Chiefs on Development Review

It is important that fire chiefs get engaged in the proper design and application of standards to any new developments taking place in their community so that these design reflect the capabilities of the fire service.

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November 16, 2022 - Blog Post Tag(s): Fire Safety
Author: Kate Schramm

CFSA Scholarship Awards 2022

Each year the CFSA gives away multiple scholarships for various programs representing the diversity of fire protection for students enrolled in a full-time Fire Protection Technology program. These scholarships are awarded to students excelling in their study of fire protection systems, codes and standards, and fire prevention who also demonstrate

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October 24, 2022 - Blog Post Tag(s): Fire Safety
Author: Scott Pugsley, SET, FPET

50th Anniversary for Seneca College

The School of Fire Protection Engineering Technology (SFPET) at Seneca College is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

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August 15, 2022 - Blog Post Tag(s): Fire Safety || Indigenous
Author: Laurie Sallis

The National Indigenous Fire Safety Council (NIFSC)

Never has the conversation of fire safety in Indigenous communities been more pertinent, from the community level to the federal level. The curtains are rising, and the realities are not looking good.

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August 15, 2022 - Blog Post Tag(s): Building Codes
Author: *Avinash Gupta, P.Eng.; CBCO, CRBO, LBO; Mohamed Mohamed, P.E., P.Eng.; Dominic Esposito, P.Eng.

Performance-Based Building Code - Decrypting Potential Challenges to building professionals

In Canada, efforts are in progress to transition National Building Code of Canada (NBC), which contains primarily perspective requirements, to a performance-based code which would specify performance criteria. How can our professionals prepare for this?

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