CFAA Continuing Education 
HSMC offers CFAA-approved, continuing education opportunities to help Fire Alarm technicians meet CFAA credit requirements.
Our training helps improve job performance by equipping individuals with new skills and knowledge. Whether you’re aiming for compliance, career advancement, or simply recognition, we provide multiple ways to validate your learning.
Our courses include Instructor Led and Asynchronous Training with CFAA Category 1 & 2 Credits, along with CFAA Certificates of Completion.
Reminder: Registered CFAA Technicians need 8 credits per year, with at least 2 credits from Category 1 courses. If you’re unsure how many credits you need, contact CFAA.
Asynchronous, Online
- Learn at your own pace.
- Access to learning 24 x 7.
- Certificates of Completion provided immediately after successful completion.
- Videos and Test
How to Start
1. Create or log into your account
2. Click “Take a Lesson and Test”
3. Choose your course by browsing through the categories
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to start
Our Latest Instructor Led Training
Fire Alarm Critical Updates Training, 2026
This newly updated training goes beyond basic skill building. It has been enhanced to provide practical, actionable knowledge that supports improved job performance and regulatory compliance.
Whether you are pursuing CFAA credits, professional advancement, or greater recognition within your field, this refreshed training delivers valuable opportunities to strengthen your expertise and demonstrate your skills with confidence.
Topics
- Unit 1 — Introductory & Ontario Building Code
- Units 2 & 3 — Installation (S524) & Verification (S537)
- Units 4 & 5 — Integrated Testing (S1001) & Inspection (S536)
- Units 6 & 7 — Ontario Fire Code & Compliance, Summary and Questions
- Q & A
- Test
Learning Objectives
- Understand the change Ontario amendments to the NBC 2020 (Compendium)
- Understand the change procedures required under that code
- Understand procedures required under NFC 2020
- Understand installation, verification, inspection and integrate systems testing changes due to change updated standards references in Building and Fire Code updates
CFAA Credits
- Category One, 4 credits (for those that have achieved 70%+ on test)
- Category Two, 4 credits (full attendance)
Schedule
Whether you choose In-Person or Live Virtual training, the training material, and schedule remain the same. The only difference is the way you prefer to join the training.
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- In-Person, Instructor Led, conducted in an informal setting.
- Live-Virtual, Instructor Led, training is conducted in real time over the internet through the Zoom platform
Markham, ON
Friday, August 14, 2026
8:30 – 4:30 PM EST
Monte Carlo Inn & Suites, 7255 Warden Avenue, Markham, Ontario, L3R 1B4
Registration Deadline: August 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM EST
Cambridge, ON
Details to come: Join the Waitlist
Prerequisites
This course is recommended for CFAA Fire Alarm Trainees, Technicians, Supervisors, Managers, and other fire and life safety professionals responsible for the inspection, maintenance, testing, or compliance of fire alarm systems.
Participants seeking CFAA Continuing Education Credits must ensure their CFAA registration is active and in good standing at the time of training in order to receive credit.
Resource Materials
Participants will receive a detailed student handout designed to enhance the learning experience and reinforce key course concepts. The handout provides valuable reference materials, practical guidance, and supporting information that participants can use during the training and retain for future workplace application.
Our Instructors
Rick Murray
Rick is a fire protection engineer, designer, and educator with more than 47 years of experience in the fire alarm industry. His background spans system design, consulting, code compliance, inspections, manufacturing, contracting, and emergency services. As President of the CFAA Southwest Chapter, an Approved CFAA Instructor, and a Registered CFAA Fire Alarm Technician, Rick brings extensive industry knowledge and practical expertise to the classroom. He has also served on the CFAA National Board of Directors for more than 25 years and continues to support fire and life safety professionals across Canada.
Rick’s training combines real world experience with a strong understanding of industry standards, helping students gain the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in the field.
Wade Smith
With more than 35 years of experience in the fire alarm and life safety industry, Wade Smith brings extensive expertise in inspections, service, programming, project management, code compliance, and special hazards systems. As an approved CFAA instructor, and NFPA 1035 certified professional, Wade combines deep technical knowledge with real world field experience, delivering practical, engaging training that equips participants with the confidence and skills to apply what they learn immediately in the workplace.