Associations
Canadian Fire Alarm Association
The Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1973 by a group of dedicated fire alarm industry professionals. Today, the CFAA represents more than 400 member organizations and operates through nine chapters across Canada. Our mission is to maximize the effectiveness and use of fire alarm systems in safeguarding life and property nationwide. The CFAA provides comprehensive education and training programs for the fire protection and life safety community, including technicians, manufacturers, service companies, engineers, building owners, property managers, fire authorities, and insurance professionals. With over 4,900 CFAA Fire Alarm Technicians across the country, the Association plays a critical role in advancing industry standards and expertise. The CFAA’s vision is to be Canada’s definitive national resource for fire alarm information, education, certification, and industry leadership.
Institution of Fire Engineers, Canada Branch
Established in 1918, IFE is a non-profit organization with a rapidly growing membership of over 10,000 and a global reach that extends through 42 international branches. IFE Canada Branch was inaugurated on June 1, 1994 by the International President at the then Fire Fighters’ Club in Markham, Ontario. Over the years we have expanded our membership base and have gained members in every province of Canada. Our objective; To encourage and improve the science and practice of Fire Extinction, Fire Prevention, Emergency Management, Life Safety, Fire Engineering and all operations and expedients connected therewith, and to give an impulse to ideas likely to be useful in connection with or in relation to such science and practice to the members of the institution and to the community at large.
Society of Fire Protection Engineers,
Southern Ontario Chapter
The Southern Ontario Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers was established on November 14, 1965, with the purpose of advancing the art and science of fire protection engineering and its allied fields, for reducing life and property losses from fire, and maintaining high ethical standards amongst its members. Operating as a not-for-profit organization, the chapter strives to facilitate sharing of sound engineering experiences and knowledge with its 500 plus members, the fire protection community, and with public by providing technical and networking sessions. The chapter is grateful for the opportunity to give back to charities, including the Sick Kids Burn Clinic, the SFPE Foundation, and through our own Thomas Chiang Scholarship for students excelling in a fire protection program.