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Mission Statement
The Southern Ontario Chapter's purpose is to advance the art
and science of fire protection engineering and its allied
fields, for the reduction of life and property losses from
fire, to maintain high ethical standards on engineering among
its members and to foster fire protection education.
The chapter strives to facilitate sharing of sound
engineering experiences and knowledge between its members,
the fire protection community and the public with an active
program of education, participation in public policy,
charitable work and scholarship activities.
Background
The Southern Ontario Chapter was established on November 14,
1965 and hosts nine luncheon meetings with guest speakers for
it members.
The Southern Ontario Chapter has a well established tradition
of technical development through luncheons meetings, participation
in public policy, support for education in the field of Fire
Protection Engineering, and donations to worthy causes and
organizations related to our field. The Chapter continues
"Advancing the Science and Practice of Fire Protection
Engineering".
The Event Program year typically runs from September to May -
with the May meeting doubling as the Annual Business Meeting.
Participation
in Public Policy
The Chapter was granted standing to the Inquiry into Fire
Safety in High-rise Buildings in 1982 and gave a verbal
presentation to the Commission.
The Chapter participated in public policy into the Ontario
Fire Code to develop:
Draft regulations to incorporate Part 4 - Flammable &
Combustible Liquids Planned revisions to Part 3 - Indoor
& Outdoor Storage Revisions to Part 5 - Hazardous
Processes & Operations due to the Plastimet fire
The Chapter also participates in the development of UL of
Canada's many Fire Alarm Standards.
Charitable
Work
Fundraising/donations have provided over $ 27,000 to industry
related charities. The major fundraising activities have been
through our Annual Charity Golf Tourney.
The
Chapter has also provided funds to the following groups:
The Children's Wish Foundation.
Toronto Sick Children's Burn Unit,
Seneca College, Fire Protection Laboratories
Seneca College Fire Protection Student Bursary
(self-perpetuating)
The SFPE Education and Scientific Foundation
The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Toronto
The Chapter Executive
Click
Here
for a description of the Duties and Responsibilities of the
Executive.
Click here for a
message from our President.
Click here to see a copy of the
SFPE SOC Constitution.
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