Don’t Be Alarmed – Fire Alarms at Calls & What You Need to Know

The course is designed to provide fire fighters with a basic understanding of fire alarm

systems. It will cover purpose of a fire alarm system, system components, where fire alarm

systems are required and operation. It will also address the common steps taken when

responding to a fire alarm activation. Upon completion of the course participants will be able to identify fire alarm devices, describe how fire alarm systems activate, know how to locate an activated device, be familiar with how to reset a fire alarm system and understand the purpose of a fire watch.

Fire Prevention Inspector / Officer for 30+ years

Certified Fire Protection Specialist

NFPA 1031 – Fire Inspector I and II

NFPA 1035 – Fire and Life Safety Educator I and II

NFPA 1035 – Public Information Officer

NFPA 1041 – Fire Service Instructor 1

Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator

Jacquie has worked for Ajax Fire and Emergency Services, Clarington Emergency and Fire

Services and most recently, Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services. She has many years of experience conducting fire inspections, fire investigations and public education. Jacquie

has been involved in the commissioning of small, large and complex buildings including

witnessed testing of fire protection systems.