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Originally, June 10, 11 & 12 CLASS TIMES: 08:30 – 17:00 daily. It is now moved to November 4-6, 2020. (Update: November 2020) It is now moved to June 15-17 2021.
Update: June 2021, it is now moved to June 8-10, 2022.

FIAA NOTICE OF SPRING SEMINAR POSTPONEMENT

In an abundance of caution and the current state of the situation regarding the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in North America, the FIAA Board of Directors has unanimously voted to postpone the Electrical Appliance Seminar that was to be held June 10-12, 2020 in Sherwood Park, Alberta.

Members already registered for this seminar will be contacted directly.

Our members’ health and safety are important to us. As such, we take matters of public safety very seriously and endeavour to follow the recommendations of the Chief Medical Officer for the Province of Alberta. It is our intention to do our part in flattening the curve in order to limit the spread of this virus and not put our members or ourselves at risk.

Those already registered and paid for this Spring will be contacted directly about options in this regard.

Please stay safe, healthy and be sure to do your part during this pandemic by actively practicing social distancing and self-isolation.

Glen Hunker
President, FIAA

View the pdf version.

 

 

FIRE INVESTIGATION ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA SPRING SEMINAR
Electrical and Appliance Related Fires 3-day course June 8 – 10, 2022

This year’s spring course will be facilitated by:
Keith Fowler, Trevor Mistal, Chris Shannon, Al Weicker and Keven Lefebvre, along with members from; ATCO gas and Alberta Municipal Affairs – Gas Branch.
View the instructors’ bios here.

This 3 day course will include sessions on:

  • Electrical systems overview
  • Electrical Fire Investigation
  • NFPA 921
  • Safe handling of Natural Gas followed by live demonstrations
  • Gas and Recreational appliances
  • Natural Gas powered vehicles and
  • Investigation / Safety when dealing with Electric & Hybrid vehicles
  • Live electrical and small appliance fire demonstrations.

There will be a Written Exam
It is recommended that you bring your laptop.

Following class on Day 2, from 17:15 – 20:00, join your FIAA hosts in the Executive Suite on the 5th Floor, for a Meet & Greet.
Enjoy visiting with old friends and make some new connections. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION FEE
FIAA will be providing morning coffee and pastries as well as lunch each day.
Attention: Alberta Safety Codes Officers. LEARN & EARN!
This course qualifies for “5” Alberta Safety Codes Council Continuing Education Credits
We will be applying to the Insurance Council for Continuing Education Credits

Registration Deadline: May 31, 2022
Electrical & Appliance related fires – member $775 / non-member $875
(You must be logged in for the system to show you the member price)

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Nisku Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn & Suites Edmonton Airport and Conference Centre
1100 – 4 Street Nisku, AB
A block of rooms has been reserved for course participants. Use this link FIAA or Call 780-979-0839 and reference “FIAA” prior to May 31, 2022, to confirm your rate of $105/night (+ taxes) (includes breakfast)

Course Location:
Holiday Inn & Suites Edmonton Airport – Glacier 1, 2 & 3 rooms
1100 – 4 Street Nisku, AB

Register to the 2022 Electrical Course by clicking here, or, if you are having trouble registering contact Glenda at 780.497.8610.

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