Fire Alarm Certification Courses for Ontario Electricians

Ontario Fire Marshal-approved training that brings together Ontario Fire Code, National Building Code and CAN/ULC standards so licensed electricians and apprentices can install, test and verify fire alarm systems correctly.

Complete four levels with virtual classes and VR labs to earn your Level 4 certification, with no annual fees.

Level 1: Introduction to Fire Alarm Systems

  • Overview: Learn fire alarm basics and how Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code and CAN/ULC standards work together in real projects (40 hours, virtual classes, hands-on + VR labs)

  • For: Licensed electricians or apprentices with basic electrical knowledge.

  • Cost: $800 + HST

  • Outcome: Build a foundation for advanced levels.

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Level 2: Intermediate Fire Alarm Installation

  • Overview: Master fire alarm installation techniques and troubleshooting, with a focus on meeting National Building Code, Ontario Fire Code and CAN/ULC requirements in the field (40 hours, virtual classes, hands-on + VR labs)

  • For: Level 1 graduates.

  • Cost: $800 + HST

  • Outcome: Gain practical skills for real-world projects.

Level 3: Advanced Fire Alarm Maintenance

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  • Overview: Focus on maintenance, testing and compliance with Ontario Fire Code and CAN/ULC-S536 inspection and testing requirements (40 hours, virtual classes, hands-on + VR labs).

  • For: Level 2 graduates.

  • Cost: $825+ HST

  • Outcome: Ensure systems meet Ontario standards.

Level 4: Expert Fire Alarm Certification

  • Overview: Complete advanced training on complex and addressable systems, tying together Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code and CAN/ULC standards, and earn your Level 4 photo ID and certificate (40 hours, virtual classes, hands-on + VR labs)

  • For: Level 3 graduates.

  • Cost: $830+ HST

  • Outcome: Become a recognized fire alarm expert.

Level 5: Re-certification (every 5 years)

  • Overview: Complete the Certi-Fire Level 5 Recertification Course to refresh Ontario Fire Code, National Building Code and CAN/ULC requirements and maintain your expert status (40 hours, virtual classes, hands-on + VR labs)

  • For: All Certi-Fire certified professionals requiring license renewal every 5 years.

  • Cost: $630+ HST

  • Outcome: Renew your Certi-Fire certification and maintain recognition as a fire alarm expert.

Certi-Fire is designed specifically for Ontario electricians who need to understand how code and standards come together on actual jobsites—linking Ontario Fire Code, National Building Code and CAN/ULC requirements with hands-on system training.

  • Trusted: Ontario Fire Marshal-approved training backed by ECAO and IBEW, aligned with Ontario Fire Code, National Building Code and CAN/ULC standards

  • Flexible: Virtual classes fit your schedule

  • Cutting-Edge: Hands-on VR labs for safe, immersive learning

  • Career-Boosting: Earn a Level 4 photo ID and certificate

  • Cost-Effective: No annual fees, recertify every 5 years

Why Train with Certi-Fire?