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May - Alberta Fire Equipment Service Provider Under Fire (Again)!

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OUTDOOR ANNUNCIATORS - ADDRESSING THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM!
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Glossary of Industry Terms
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Fire Alarm Field Device Installation Guide
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TECH-NEWS AND VIEWS! - November 2016
Search Terms: Verification, CFAA, ASTTBC, Fire Alarm Technician Certification
Use of Signalink’s Firelink II in Canada - A Special Report
Search Terms: Mircom, Signalink, Firelink 2, McConchie Law, David Sylvester
FAQ's Page
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FORMS Page
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TECH-NEWS AND VIEWS! May 2012
Search Terms: AFSA, Rich Morris, CFAA
EDITORIAL! October 2016
Search Terms: Verification, CAN/ULC-S537, Verification testing forms
FIRE ALARM VERIFICATION - PART 1 - DOCUMENTATION
Search Terms: Verification Report Form, CAN/ULC-S537, Appendix “C” Report

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In Memoriam
G. Richard (Rich) Morris
Celebrating a truly
remarkable life!
CFAA’s Tribute
SCC’s Tribute

In Memoriam
David Sylvester
CFAA Legend, Educator,
and Friend!
CFAA’s Tribute

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