CFSA Blogs

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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