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The CFAA Fire Alarm Technician’s Podcast

Tim Renaud
Fire Alarm Industry
Ground Faults
CFAA
Canada
Ontario Fire Code
United States
Fire Alarm Systems
Ontario
BC Fire Con
Johnson Controls
Addressable Fire Alarm System
Conventional Fire Alarm System
Troubleshooting
Canadian Fire Alarm Association
Soft Skills
UL Solutions
Ontario Building Code
Lithium Ion Batteries
Ottawa
Ontario Regulation 8725

Podcast for Canadian Fire Alarm Technicians and other people interested in the fire alarm industry in Canada.

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This is is the first of 2 episodes on a conversation between Mark Wilson and Tim Renaud on project managment tips and tricks and horror stories!

Thanks Mark for being on the pod once again!

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This double-long episode os acked with information on the differences between Canada and the US in terms of codes and standards and "who is qualified to work on these systems?"

Thanks to Paul and Larry form Jensen Hughes for their time and contributi... more

This is an episode that we had recorded a few months ago that we are finally able to get out on the podcast!

Thanks Ryan for being on the show!

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Happy May 4th!

Colin and I discuss Lightsaber fire safety.

And we als odiscuss the BC Fire Con that is coming up in September in Langley BC! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Recent Guests

Paul Latre
Fire protection consultant with Jensen Hughes (Ottawa)
Jensen Hughes
Episode: Ep 61 - Differences between Canadian and American codes and standards Part 1
Larry Reitz
Fire protection engineer with Jensen Hughes (USA)
Jensen Hughes
Episode: Ep 61 - Differences between Canadian and American codes and standards Part 1
Ryan Jansz
Above and Beyond Award winner, fire alarm technician at Seven Oaks General Hospital
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority / Seven Oaks General Hospital
Episode: Ep 60 - Technician Spotlight Above And Beyond Award Winner
Colin Greenhall
Owner, Usonian Fire Protection
Usonian Fire Protection
Episode: Ep 59 - Update on the BC FireCon 2026
Melinda Amadore
Chair of NFPA 420, involved in UL standards related to cannabis industry
CodeNext
Episode: Ep 58 - NFPA 420 and ULC 4400 Standards on Fire Protection of Cannabis Growing and Processing Facilities
Ashley Shaver-Flahr
Technician at Johnson Controls, Edmonton
Johnson Controls
Episode: Ep 57 - Technician Spotlight - Above and Beyond Award Winner for Alberta
Arwa Abu-Gharib
PhD student researching AI applications in fire safety
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Episode: Ep 56 - Machine Learning and AI - Fire Design Implementation BEYOND the Chatbots
Melinda Amador
Team Lead for the FireCode group at Code Next
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Episode: Ep 54 - Changes to the Ontario Fire Code
Rafael Poloni
Senior technician at Fire Plus
Fire Plus
Episode: Ep 53 - A New Canadian, Succeeding in the Fire Alarm Industry

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Very educational

    Just wanted to drop a quick review. As a technician in the trade for 20 years, this podcast has something for everyone and it is done with that in mind. Always looking forward to the next podcast, keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dave's not here man.
    Canada5 months ago

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Some episodes are very dense; newcomers may benefit from a basics-focused starter.
Content is highly technical and Canada-specific, appealing to CFAA members and technicians.

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Ep 41 - Digital Reporting / Codes update on Alberta Standata on Smoke Dampers
Q: Can you summarize what Standata is and why the Alberta interpretation matters for smoke detectors and dampers?
Standata provides clarified requirements for smoke detectors near smoke dampers and the installation approach; the Alberta interpretation adds nuance by discussing supervised detection versus duct-detect devices and emphasizes connecting detectors to the fire alarm system for status visibility and reset capabilities.
Ep 40 - Behind the scenes at ULC and the National Building Codes Committees
Q: What about Western Canada and Ontario regarding timing for new code changes and how to prepare technicians?
Ontario has adopted the 2020 National Building and Fire Code edition with the 2019 versions of 536/537 already enforced in many places; technicians should stay current with both the latest code editions and the referenced UL standards as part of ongoing compliance.
Ep 40 - Behind the scenes at ULC and the National Building Codes Committees
Q: When should we expect the next code change and the next standard change to come and actually hit the technicians?
The standards are in an ongoing revision mode rather than fixed cycles, so technicians should monitor the shopulstandards.com site for updates and rely on their jurisdiction's adopted code for current requirements.
Ep 46 - Intro to a Series on Basic Troubleshooting
Q: How often do you train your technicians in your company?
We conduct office-based training at least once a week with multiple people, and when difficult service calls arise, they're assigned to the trainer who may bring in another technician to participate, ensuring ongoing hands-on practice.
Ep 57 - Technician Spotlight - Above and Beyond Award Winner for Alberta
Q: How did you find the CFAA courses and how long ago did you take them?
Ashley talks about a personal journey into the CFAA pathway, including starting in a different role, moving into the fire alarm industry, and eventually pursuing CFAA certification as a lead tech, which solidified her status in the field.

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The show centers on practical fire alarm engineering and technician education in Canada, with a strong focus on code updates, troubleshooting techniques, and industry governance. Episodes frequently feature hands-on discussions about ground faults, NAC and NAC-related troubleshooting, S1001 and Ontario Fire Code changes, and practical implications of NFPA/ULC standards for technicians, inspectors, and installers. A notable strength is the mix of deeply technical how-tos with broader industry context—often grounded in real-world field experiences and regulatory updates—and guests who bring practitioner perspectives from large manufacturers, regional associations, and CFAA leadership. This combination makes it particularly valuable for techni... more

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