First Responder Fire Safety Training
Your decisions will affect the outcome.
Your training will affect your decisions.
About Us
Your experts in fire safety training. Owned and operated by professional firefighters with over 60 years of combined experience, we have the real world knowledge that is required to prepare you for any fire related emergency. We have seen many fires in our careers and have responded to thousands of emergencies to buildings such as retirement and long-term care homes, high occupancy residences, industrial buildings, and commercial structures. First Responder recognizes the need for a more consistent level of knowledge and understanding when it comes to staff training with respect to assigned tasks or roles in a fire emergency or alarm situation. We offer several courses that can be combined and/or customized to fit your particular needs. Please see our courses tab for more information and feel free to shoot us an email or give us a call if you have any questions at all.
Courses Offered
Proven training programs led by Professional Firefighters
Fire Extinguisher Training
Course Description
When faced with a fire emergency, quick and efficient use of a fire extinguisher can be vital in preventing further loss due to the spread of a fire. This course is designed to give your employees the confidence they need to operate a fire extinguisher in an emergency situation.
Fire Drill & Evacuation Planning
Course Description
Your employees are the first line of defense when an emergency arises. Our mission is to give them the knowledge and experience it takes to act safely and efficiently when it matters most. We will take them step-by-step through an effective fire drill and evacuation plan. Your staff will be instructed by Professional Firefighters who know what is expected prior to and upon arrival of the first fire unit. We use interactive discussions, live demonstrations, and hands on training to provide your employees with the practical skills and confidence that is required of them in these situations.
Building Superintendent Training
Course Description
Building superintendents play an integral role in the safety of every occupant of your building, whether they be staff, residents, or visitors. This course is designed to provide them with the knowledge they need to react in an emergency and to prevent false alarms.
At the conclusion of this course, Superintendents will have a thorough understanding of their building’s fire safety features and functions and will know exactly what is needed of them, by their local first responders, if an emergency were to occur.
Meet Our Team
Mark Orrett
President & Ontario Region Training Program Specialist
Mark retired as a Captain with a professional firefighting career that spanned over 33 years. Mark graduated from Seneca College with a degree in Fire Protection Systems and Fire Emergency Response. He also has experience as a Field Home Inspector for the insurance industry. As a crew member of a Heavy Rescue Squad for 8 years he has specialty training in Auto Extrication, Hazardous Materials, High Angle Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Trench Rescue, and Elevator Rescue.
John Orrett
Strategic Initiatives Marketing Specialist
John enjoyed a 33 year career as a professional firefighter, retiring as a District Chief. He holds a Fire Protection Technology degree from Ontario Fire College and graduated with an Honors B.A. degree from York University. He has lectured at Seneca College for 5 years in the Fundamentals of Fire Protection Course. John also worked as a Field Home Inspector for the insurance industry for 10 years.
Testimonials
Contact Us
