Good evening FIANS members and registrants in the Introduction to Fire Inspections program,

The Board of Directors of FIANS is happy to announce the launch of the Professional Education Program – fast track option.  This one time opportunity will allow an individual to complete their Level 1 and Level 2 certifications in a 10 month period.

In an effort to allow you to plan, we are providing you with some of the details and the calendar.  Courses will begin in September of 2025, and will run through to June 2026.  There will be 2 offerings per month.

At this time, all classes are scheduled to be held at the Office of the Fire Marshal in Dartmouth (250 Baker Drive – Entrance A – Second floor).  All classes will be 3 days in duration and will comprise 2.5 days of learning and an exam on the final afternoon.

This free day long session will provide individuals working and / or interested in fire and life safety with an opportunity to participate in an exceptional learning experience where words of each revision will be read aloud, then interpreted for correct meaning and understanding.

The Fire Inspectors Association of Nova Scotia (FIANS) is a provincial association that was founded in 1994 as a not for profit organization and represents individuals and organizations that are dedicated to saving lives and property through the prevention of fires.

As President of FIANS, I am honored to work with our community partners and the dedicated individuals on the Board of Directors and within the membership to provide educational opportunities and collaboration on fire inspection activities. FIANS provides our members with a comprehensive professional studies program, which has, as it’s overall mission, the enhancement of human and organizational performance as it relates to the use and application of codes and standards.

In addition, FIANS is pleased to be presenting 4 sessions reviewing and discussing the National Fire Code of Canada 2020 Edition – Changes from the National Fire Code of Canada 2015 Edition and the Nova Scotia Fire Safety Regulations – Chanes contained in Schedule A – March 20, 2025.  Registration is open for these events and I urge you to sign up for the one in your area… or the virtual one if it fits better with your schedule. This one day educational offering will walk participants through the words of each addition / revision, will ensure these are interpreted for correct meaning and understanding and will provide options for field application of each addition / revision as appropriate.

Stay tuned for more news through the summer months as FIANS transforms its current method of delivery to a model that is better suited to the growing demands for fire inspectors in Nova Scotia and further afield.

As an association we are always here for our members and others in the community to help better understand the fire inspection field. Please take the opportunity to explore our website and if you have any questions then please feel free to contact us at info@fians.ns.ca.

Greg Jones, ECFO President