About Us

What is Certi-Fire?

The Certi-Fire program is open only to 309A licensed electricians in good standing and 3rd term or higher alternatives. The program is taught by instructors who themselves are certified electricians. Certi-Fire has been an evolving program for 20 years and is supported by the Joint Electrical Promotion Plan (JEPP), which is managed and funded by the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO) together with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Construction Council of Ontario (IBEW CCO) and Government of Ontario’s Skills Development Fund program.

Certi-Fire Training Benefits

Electricians

Advance Your Career

  • Gain valuable fire alarm skills and open doors to new opportunities.

  • Solve client problems by becoming a trusted advisor for all fire alarm system needs.

  • Advanced VR creates realistic training environments for mastering fire alarm systems.

Contractors

Lead the Way

  • Stay ahead with the latest fire alarm technology and regulations.

Earn Recognition

  • Have a designation recognized by the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM)

Offer Complete Solutions

  • Provide clients with comprehensive fire alarm system support from certified professionals.

  • Invest in your team's development without relying on external companies.

Stay Relevant

  • Maintain your expertise with convenient 5-year recertification.

Boost Your Business

  • Build a brand known for quality and expertise in fire alarm systems.

Meet the Team

Vaishnavi Bala

Certi-Fire Project Manager

Nathan Parsons

VR Curriculum Developer

FAQs

  • The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO), in partnership with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Construction Council of Ontario (IBEW CCO).

  • Yes, by the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM).

  • 309A electricians and minimum third-term apprentices with completed intermediate trade school (experience in fire alarm field preferred but not necessary).

  • Four levels of comprehensive training, with a fifth level for recertification every five years.

  • Each level (except recertification) is 42 hours (3 hours per week for 12 weeks for distant learning).

  • Yes, distant learning via ECAO is available.

  • Hands-on shops are offered for Levels 1 to 4, with location determined by participant geography.