Fire, safety, and emergency management company National Life Safety Group (NLSG) has launched a new residential training program for Ontario, which has received accreditation from the Canadian branch of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).
Entitled “Implementing Fire Safety Plans in Residential Buildings,” the program is also recognized by the Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario for professional development credits for licensed condominium managers. These endorsements solidify NLSG’s commitment to providing quality training that meets industry standards and ensures compliance with Ontario’s fire regulations.
Condominiums and apartment buildings in the province are required to have fire safety plans as per the Ontario Fire Code, which means licensed condominium and apartment managers, as well as key building staff, must undergo training before taking on any fire safety responsibilities.
Specific subject areas include:
- Understanding and operating site-specific life safety systems, such as fire alarms, sprinklers, smoke control systems, emergency lighting, and emergency voice communication systems.
- Determining the roles and responsibilities of building supervisory staff, including managers, superintendents, concierge attendants, and on-site security teams.
- Ensuring proactive and reactive emergency communications to building occupants.
- Managing persons requiring special assistance during a building evacuation.
- Understanding and scheduling maintenance and inspections as detailed in the Ontario Fire Code.
“Implementing a fire safety plan through training at your building is much more than a fire code requirement—your occupants’ safety depends on it,” says Jason Reid, senior advisor of fire and emergency management with NLSG. “In fact, firefighters responding to an emergency at your building expect fully trained staff, and an implemented fire safety plan when they arrive. They also expect all systems to be functioning, tested, and recently inspected, and they highly depend on knowledgeable building staff in times of emergencies. Accredited and recognized training provides the skill set and confidence needed for building staff to effectively manage the life safety systems and respond to building emergencies.”
