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Keynote Speaker: Fire Marshal Patrick Burke - “Are You Prepared?”
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
This forum should appeal to property owners/managers, designers and consultants, and those in the building and fire safety industry. It should also appeal to municipal Chief Fire Officials and Chief Administrative Officers.
| THURSDAY APRIL 17, 2008 |
| 5:30 p.m |
Registration |
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Option A |
Bus Tour – Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute Greater Toronto Airport Authority
Note: includes box lunch/beverage
(click here for more information) |
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Option B |
2007 Fire Code: Objective-Based Format and Technical Changes – An Overview”
Speaker: Bruce Weaver, Program Specialist, Office of the Fire Marshal
(note: no meal included) |
| 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Reception and Trade Show – includes short presentations from each of our participants |
| FRIDAY APRIL 18, 2008 |
7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Mezzanine – 2nd floor |
Registration and Breakfast |
| Room A/B |
| 7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. |
Annual General Meeting |
| 8:15 a.m. |
Welcome from the CFSA President |
| Welcome from Markham (Acting) Fire Chief Shayne Mintz |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. |
“Are You Prepared?” Keynote Address
Fire Marshal Patrick Burke |
| 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
“Emergency Preparedness for Public Transportation”
Speaker: Nigel Fontaine, TTC Emergency Planner
This presentation will address how the Toronto Transit Commission prepares for emergencies, both large scale and small – partnership building through communications with parallel organizations and different levels of government. What are the issues it faces today and how does it meet its obligations as an essential service? |
| 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
Coffee Break & Trade Show |
| 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon |
CONCURRENT SESSIONS: |
| Breakout Session 1 |
| Room A |
“Limiting the Potential for Fire and its Effects; Limiting Business Interruption”
Speaker: Michael Smith, President, ReadySmith
Business interruption affects operations, image and reputation. This presentation will provide an overview of emergency preparedness for businesses, identifying potential risks and the effects of interruption. Effective prevention and mitigation strategies will be covered, as well as business continuity planning. |
| Room B |
“What are the legislative responsibilities of a building owner/ operator to comply with the Ontario Building Code and the Ontario Fire Code?
Speaker: Andrew Wong, Executive Officer
City of Vaughan Fire & Rescue
Who is the building “owner” as defined by the
Ontario Fire Code? What might he/she inadvertently
do that would cause a violation of the Ontario Fire
Code? What “after-occupancy” work would require a
building permit? |
| 12:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Luncheon
Student Awards Presentation - Rich Morris, CFSA Director |
| 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. |
OPTIONS:
- TTC Command Bus
- Extinguisher Training
- Trade Show
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| 1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
CONCURRENT SESSIONS: |
| Breakout Session 2 |
| Room A |
“Managing the Risk of Fire and its Effects - through design, plan review, inspections and fire safety plans”, featuring: The William Osler Health Centre
Speakers:
- Chandra G. Suchak, Parkin Architects Ltd.
- Kevin Kelly, Office of the Fire Marshal
- Brian Maltby, Division Chief, Fire Prevention - Brampton Fire Department
Panel Discussion on the positive effects on fire
prevention through a team approach at the design
stage, of a complex project. |
| Room B |
“2007 Fire Code: Objective-Based Format– Case Study Workshop"
Speaker: Susan Clarke, Fire Protection Eng.
Office of the Fire Marshal
This session provides a review of the objective-based format and includes a case study that will introduce participants to the use of attributions and the process for reviewing and evaluating an alternative solution. The workshop will review new language, the format of the Code as well. |
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Coffee Break & Trade Show |
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Room A/B |
“Security Systems and Fire Safety - are they exclusive?”
Panel discussion describing from a Code perspective, and with practical examples,
how Security Systems and Fire Safety Systems can be successfully integrated
Speakers:
- Randal Brown, P.Eng., Randal Brown & Associates
- Barry Weaymouth, Security Consultant, Weaymouth & Associates
- Mario Angelucci, Director, Urban Planning & Development, City of Toronto
- Bryan Scott, Sr. Manager of Security Infrastructure, Operations & Maintenance,
Greater Toronto Airport Authority
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| 4:45 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. |
Closing Remarks |
| This symposium qualifies for professional development towards NFPA/CFPS Recertification and for Self- Directed Learning Points under the OAA Continuing Education Program. |
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