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The CFAA Fire Alarm Technician’s Podcast

The CFAA Fire Alarm Technician’s Podcast

Hosted by Tim Renaud

Episodes

62

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN

About the show

Podcast for Canadian Fire Alarm Technicians and other people interested in the fire alarm industry in Canada. comments can be sent to marketing@cfaa.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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June 15, 202619 min

Ep 62 - Project Management for Fire Alarm Part 1

This is is the first of 2 episodes on a conversation between Mark Wilson and Tim Renaud on project managment tips and tricks and horror stories! Thanks Mark for being on the pod once again! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 1, 202636 min

Ep 61 - Differences between Canadian and American codes and standards Part 1

This double-long episode os acked with information on the differences between Canada and the US in terms of codes and standards and "who is qualified to work on these systems?"Thanks to Paul and Larry form Jensen Hughes for their time and contributions to this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 202613 min

Ep 60 - Technician Spotlight Above And Beyond Award Winner

This is an episode that we had recorded a few months ago that we are finally able to get out on the podcast!Thanks Ryan for being on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 202627 min

Ep 59 - Update on the BC FireCon 2026

Happy May 4th! Colin and I discuss Lightsaber fire safety. And we als odiscuss the BC Fire Con that is coming up in September in Langley BC! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 20, 202623 min

Ep 58 - NFPA 420 and ULC 4400 Standards on Fire Protection of Cannabis Growing and Processing Facilities

Happy 4/20 and we are presenting an appropriate episode on protecting the spaces where cannabis is grown!Thanks to Melinda Amador from CodeNext for being on the podcast to discuss this subject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 6, 202613 min

Ep 57 - Technician Spotlight - Above and Beyond Award Winner for Alberta

With Ashley Shaver-Flahr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 23, 202632 min

Ep 56 - Machine Learning and AI - Fire Design Implementation BEYOND the Chatbots

This week we have a very special episode on AI and Machine Learning. I was able to get in touch with a PHD candidate at UBC, Arwa is really great at taking some pretty tough concept and bringing them down to earth for us so we can all try and understand this advanced tech!Thank you Arwa for being on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 9, 202627 min

Ep 55 - Troubleshooting Ground Faults Episode 2

This week's episode is Fire Alarm Tech talk at it's most advanced level yet on the podcast! We get into the weeds in troubleshooting tough ground fault situations and how to break it all down. Thanks so much to Steven Lott and Thomas Richards for being on the podcast once again! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 23, 202617 min

Ep 54 - Changes to the Ontario Fire Code

This week, Melinda has joined me to discuss the changes to the Ontario Fire Code. Thanks Melinda for being on the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 9, 202620 min

Ep 53 - A New Canadian, Succeeding in the Fire Alarm Industry

This week, we hear from a Brazilian-born technician and his journey to Canada and his successful entry into the Fire Alarm industry. We discuss how important English-language skills are for a new Canadian to successfully find work in Canada.Thanks Rafael! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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