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Fire Safety Technician
About the Program
The Fire Safety Technician certificate program prepares you for careers in security and fire protection services. In just 19 weeks (including 160-hour placement), you'll complete the first step toward the CFAA Registered Technician designation—Canada's most-recognized credential for fire alarm system testing and inspection professionals.
What You'll Learn
- 19 weeks including placement - accelerated training with 160-hour placement in real fire protection service settings
- Fire alarm systems - system overview, applications, testing and inspection procedures, fire safety principles, life safety systems electronics (LSSE)
- Electrical fundamentals - basic electricity principles specifically for fire alarm technicians, electrical systems and components
- CFAA certification preparation - comprehensive preparation for CFAA final theory exam leading to Registered Technician designation
Career Opportunities
Roles: Fire Alarm Technician, Fire Safety Technician, Life Safety Systems Technician in fire protection service companies, security firms, building management, inspection services
Why it matters: Earn Canada's most-recognized fire alarm credential—every building needs qualified technicians to test and inspect fire alarm systems, protecting lives and property through essential fire safety services
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