FESTI Firefighter News and Training Resources

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We have an extensive line of programs and courses for firefighter training certification.","content":"How to Comply with the Ontario Fire Code Estimated reading time: 5 minutes The Ontario Fire Code (OFC) compliance requirements are designed to protect lives and structures through fire emergency protection and prevention","author":{"name":"Chief Phil Bott","link":"https:\/\/festi.ca\/author\/chief_bott\/"},"date":"Aug 9, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-08-09 05:05:53","modifiedDate":"2023-08-09 00:13:09","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-08-09 05:13:09","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"closed","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/festi.ca\/category\/blog\/firefighter-training\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Firefighter Training<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/festi.ca\/category\/blog\/firefighter-training\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Firefighter Training<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/festi.ca\/tag\/firefighter-training\/' rel='post_tag'>firefighter training<\/a><a href='https:\/\/festi.ca\/tag\/ontario-fire-code\/' rel='post_tag'>Ontario Fire Code<\/a><a href='https:\/\/festi.ca\/tag\/ontario-fire-code-compliance\/' rel='post_tag'>Ontario Fire Code compliance<\/a><a href='https:\/\/festi.ca\/tag\/ontario-fire-code-training\/' rel='post_tag'>Ontario Fire Code training<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":4,"sec":51},"status":"publish"},{"id":8885,"link":"https:\/\/festi.ca\/mastering-complex-industrial-firefighting-with-training\/","name":"mastering-complex-industrial-firefighting-with-training","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/festi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/burn-building-scaled.jpg","alt":"FESTI Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute"},"title":"Mastering the Maze: Navigating Complex Industrial Firefighting Scenarios","excerpt":"Industrial firefighting involves complex firefighting scenarios that command the very best of firefighter training for the health and safety of all involved.","content":"Mastering the Maze: Navigating Complex Industrial Firefighting Scenarios Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Industrial firefighting involves complex firefighting scenarios that command the very best of firefighter training for the health and safety of","author":{"name":"Chief Phil Bott","link":"https:\/\/festi.ca\/author\/chief_bott\/"},"date":"Aug 1, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-08-02 03:57:46","modifiedDate":"2023-08-01 22:57:47","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-08-02 03:57:47","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"closed","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/festi.ca\/category\/blog\/firefighter-training\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Firefighter Training<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/festi.ca\/category\/blog\/firefighter-training\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Firefighter Training<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/festi.ca\/tag\/firefighter-training\/' rel='post_tag'>firefighter training<\/a><a href='https:\/\/festi.ca\/tag\/hazmat-training\/' rel='post_tag'>Hazmat Training<\/a><a href='https:\/\/festi.ca\/tag\/industrial-firefighter-training\/' rel='post_tag'>industrial firefighter training<\/a><a href='https:\/\/festi.ca\/tag\/industrial-firefighting\/' rel='post_tag'>Industrial firefighting<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":4,"sec":18},"status":"publish"},{"id":8864,"link":"https:\/\/festi.ca\/training-for-challenges-faced-by-aircraft-firefighters\/","name":"training-for-challenges-faced-by-aircraft-firefighters","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/festi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/firefighers-putting-out-plane-fire-at-festi.jpg","alt":"NFPA 1003 | Airport Fire Fighter, Professional Qualification"},"title":"From Flames to Rescue: Exploring the Challenges Faced by Aircraft Firefighters","excerpt":"Aircraft firefighters are glamourized by Hollywood but face hazardous and life-threatening challenges in the real world. Rescue training for firefighters must address these challenges to protect the safety and health of the firefighters and the general public.","content":"From Flames to Rescue: Exploring the Challenges Faced by Aircraft Firefighters Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Aircraft firefighters are glamourized by Hollywood but face hazardous and life-threatening challenges in the real world. 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Become a fire inspector to help keep the general public safe by reducing the risks of fires.","content":"How to Become a Fire Inspector in Canada Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Looking for a rewarding and exciting career? Become a fire inspector to help keep the general public safe by reducing","author":{"name":"Chief Phil Bott","link":"https:\/\/festi.ca\/author\/chief_bott\/"},"date":"Jun 28, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-06-28 09:12:25","modifiedDate":"2023-06-28 04:12:26","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-06-28 09:12:26","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"closed","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/festi.ca\/category\/blog\/firefighter-training\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Firefighter Training<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/festi.ca\/category\/blog\/firefighter-training\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Firefighter Training<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/festi.ca\/tag\/fire-inspector\/' rel='post_tag'>Fire Inspector<\/a><a href='https:\/\/festi.ca\/tag\/fire-inspector-training\/' rel='post_tag'>fire inspector training<\/a><a href='https:\/\/festi.ca\/tag\/firefighter-services\/' rel='post_tag'>firefighter services<\/a><a href='https:\/\/festi.ca\/tag\/firefighter-training\/' rel='post_tag'>firefighter training<\/a><a href='https:\/\/festi.ca\/tag\/nfpa-1031\/' rel='post_tag'>NFPA 1031<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":5,"sec":41},"status":"publish"},{"id":8813,"link":"https:\/\/festi.ca\/fire-extinguisher-training-is-important-to-comply-with-osha-regulations\/","name":"fire-extinguisher-training-is-important-to-comply-with-osha-regulations","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/festi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/fire-extinguisher-training.jpg","alt":"fire extinguisher training"},"title":"Why Fire Extinguisher Training Is Important to Comply with OSHA Regulations","excerpt":"To become a volunteer firefighter in Ontario, there are specific requirements and skills you should have that ensure you are mentally and physically capable of joining the highly intensive career.","content":"Why Fire Extinguisher Training Is Important to Comply with OSHA Regulations Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Practical fire extinguisher training is essential to save lives in any type of fire scenario. 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