Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
- Course Code: CO2
- Description: This (1/2) day course will cover the use, operation, installation, design and ITM requirements of carbon dioxide extinguishing systems according to NFPA 12.
Available to Journeypersons
Maximum Participants = 9
- Usual Hours: 4.00 hr
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| Sat. Dec 6, 2025 |
Sat. Dec 6, 2025 |
1 |
Toronto |
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Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
- Course Code: CLEAN
- Description: This (1) day course will cover the use, operation, installation, design and ITM requirements of clean agent extinguishing systems according to NFPA 2001 with a focus on FM-200 and Novec 1230 systems.
Available to Journeypersons
Maximum Participants = 9
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Sat. Nov 15, 2025 |
Sat. Nov 15, 2025 |
1 |
Toronto |
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Commissioning & Testing
- Course Code: COMM
- Description: This (1) day course will review the requirements of testing and test reports/documentation upon completion of a water-based (sprinkler or standpipe) system installation. Discussions will also focus on testing equipment, methods and AHJ requirements.
Maximum Participants = 18
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Fri. Nov 14, 2025 |
Fri. Nov 14, 2025 |
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Kitchener Waterloo |
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| Fri. Nov 21, 2025 |
Fri. Nov 21, 2025 |
1 |
Ottawa |
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Fire Pump Maintenance
- Course Code: FPM
- Description: This (2) day course will cover disassembly, maintenance, reassembly, alignment and testing of a working fire pump.
To participate in this course, it is recommended that journeypersons have relevant field experience with servicing fire pumps or have completed Fire Pump 2.
Available to Journeypersons
Maximum Participants = 6
- Usual Hours: 16.00 hr
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| Sat. Dec 6, 2025 |
Sun. Dec 7, 2025 |
2 |
Toronto |
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Introduction to Fire Pumps
- Course Code: FP1
- Description: This (2) day course is for the fitter with no or limited experience installing fire pumps. Areas to be covered include: fire pump theory, types of pumps and applications, basic hydraulic calculations, installation & acceptance test requirements and related codes.
Available to Journeypersons
Maximum Participants = 18
- Usual Hours: 16.00 hr
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| Fri. Dec 5, 2025 |
Sat. Dec 6, 2025 |
2 |
Ottawa |
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Labour, U.A., and 853 History Course
- Course Code: HIS
- Description: This half day course will focus on the Labour Movement, U.A. Heritage, and Origin of U.A. Local 853. This course is open to all members of local 853. No PPE is required for this course and attendee egagement is encouraged.
Maximum Participants = 30
- Usual Hours: 6.00 hr
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| Fri. Nov 28, 2025 |
Fri. Nov 28, 2025 |
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Toronto |
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Reliable DDX Valves
- Course Code: DDX
- Description: This (1) day course will provide instruction and hands on demonstration of the operation, set up, maintenance and repair of the Reliable DDX line of valves used in their dry, deluge and preaction systems. The course will show proper set up procedure and common troubleshooting and appropriate repair parts/tools.
Maximum Participants = 12
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Sat. Nov 15, 2025 |
Sat. Nov 15, 2025 |
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Toronto |
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Sprinkler Spacing & Obstructions
- Course Code: SP/OB
- Description: This (1) day course will go through the various requirements and rulings for sprinkler installation and obstructions as specified within NFPA 13. The participant will become familiar with these requirements and will discuss how these rules will apply in the field. Focus will be on where and how to find this information in the code book.
Available to Journeypersons
Maximum Participants = 18
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Fri. Dec 5, 2025 |
Fri. Dec 5, 2025 |
1 |
Online Class |
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Switch Course
- Course Code: SWT
- Description: This (1) day course will explain how to install and set up sprinkler system switches, troubleshoot and review how to test these devices once they are connected to the fire alarm panel. This course will include practical hands on applications and use of a multimeter.
Maximum Participants = 9
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Sat. Nov 8, 2025 |
Sat. Nov 8, 2025 |
1 |
Toronto |
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Victaulic NXT Valves
- Course Code: NXT
- Description: This (1) day course will provide instruction and hands on demonstration of the operation, set up, maintenance and repair of the Victaulic NXT line of valves used in their dry, deluge and preaction systems. The course with show proper set up procedure and common troubleshooting and appropriate repair parts/tools.
Maximum Participants = 12
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Sat. Nov 22, 2025 |
Sat. Nov 22, 2025 |
1 |
Ottawa |
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Note: UA Local 853 Members please sign-in to view the course details and/or sign-up for one of the above courses.
Non-Members, please call the UA Local 853 office for more information about these upcoming courses.