Improving Fire Safety for Vulnerable Ontarians: Training for Owners/Operators of Care

This course will prepare owners/operators with developing and implementing Fire Safety Plans in accordance with the needs of the facility they operate.

About This Course

This course will prepare owners/operators with developing and implementing Fire Safety Plans in accordance with the needs of the facility they operate.

What You'll Learn

This course is comprised of 10 modules and a Mastery Test.

Please note that you may challenge the Mastery Test without reviewing the modules if you feel that you are prepared. Successful completion of the course will depend on an achievement of 70% on the test. The Mastery Test may be repeated if necessary.

Who Is This Course For

This course is intended for owners/operators (or designated persons) of Care Occupancies, Care and Treatment Occupancies and Retirement Homes who are responsible for ensuring that Fire Safety Plans required under Subsection 2.8.2 of Division B of the Fire Code are implemented. Persons responsible may also be known by titles such as manager, general or property manager, executive manager, executive director, chief executive officer and chief operating officer.

Course Details

Responsibilities for Compliance with Fire Safety Legislation

Fire Impact in Vulnerable Occupancies

Identification of Common Fire Hazards

Control of Potential Hazards in Vulnerable Occupancies

Vulnerable Care Resident Issues and Evacuation Techniques

Building Design Feature for Evacuation in Vulnerable Occupancies

Controlling & Extinguishing Fire in Vulnerable Occupancies

Fire Alarm and Voice Communication in Vulnerable Occupancies

Planning Effective Fire Drills

Determining Staffing Levels

You may challenge the Mastery Test without reviewing the modules if you feel that you are prepared. Successful completion of the course will depend on an achievement of 70% on the test. The Mastery Test may be repeated if necessary.

Course Completion

Successful completion of this course is mandatory for owners/operators who are required to meet qualification provisions outlined in Subsection 1.2.3 of Division C of the Fire Code, O. Reg. 213/07, as amended.

Successful completion of the course will depend on an achievement of 70% on the test.

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$200.00

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