Jordan Vanier
Langley,British Columbia
Summary
I’m a dedicated and highly motivated fire prevention officer with hands-on experience in fire safety inspections, investigations, and public education. I’m passionate about preventing fires and ensuring communities are safe by identifying hazards and ensuring compliance. With a strong background in fire protection systems and building codes, I take pride in my ability to educate the public and building representatives on fire safety. I take great pride in fostering strong, collaborative relationships with suppression personnel, recognizing that a team-oriented approach is essential to the overall effectiveness and success of the fire department.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Prevention Officer
City of North Vancouver
North Vancouver, BC
06.2019 - Current
- Conducted fire safety inspections in residential, industrial, and commercial buildings throughout the city.
- Investigated and addressed fire safety complaints from the public.
- Reviewed fire safety plans for new and existing buildings.
- New occupancy inspections.
- Business License Inspections.
- Fire Life Safety Demonstrations.
- Conducted fire investigations.
- Created and submitted public education presentations.
- Developed and delivered training to suppression crews on fire life safety equipment (fire alarms, sprinklers, and emergency paging systems).
- Trained building representatives and residents on fire drills and evacuation.
- Conducted quarterly medical training to maintain F.R. License
- Managed a portfolio of complex city sites, liaising with all stakeholders, and maintaining open communication channels to effectively reduce fire safety risks.
- FPOABC representative to liaise with ASTTBC.
- Working with ASTTBC to develop a new standard of practice for fire alarm technicians.
- Created a North Shore Working Group with a representative from all three North Shore Fire Departments, and ASTTBC, to discuss issues that fire inspectors encounter in the field.
- Developed a document addressing fire life safety testing that was being neglected by ASTTBC technicians, which was adopted and dispersed by all three North Shore Fire Departments, and conducted training sessions with Fire Inspectors across all three North Shore Fire Departments.
Fire Safety Coordinator
Provincial Health Services Authority
Surrey, British Columbia
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Maintained the fire safety program for over 30 health care facilities across the lower mainland, including but not limited to Surrey Memorial Hospital, Langley Memorial Hospital, and Burnaby General.
- Training hospital staff on code red protocols, fire drills, and mitigating fire hazards in day-to-day operations.
- Coordinated with numerous fire departments to ensure comprehensive fire prevention strategies and compliance for healthcare facilities in their municipality.
- Coordinated with fire life safety contractors conducting testing and inspecting within health care facilities.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Reviewed fire safety plans
- Provided technical assistance relating to fire life safety equipment in the health care facilities.
- Prepared monthly fire safety reports for management review.
Senior Fire Alarm Technician
Community Fire Prevention
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
02.2011 - 02.2017
- Installed fire alarm systems in residential and commercial properties.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure system functionality and compliance.
- Diagnosed and repaired malfunctioning fire alarm components efficiently.
- Collaborated with clients to assess their fire safety needs and preferences.
- Trained junior technicians on installation techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of service calls and system maintenance activities.
- Responded promptly to emergency service requests, ensuring quick resolutions.
- Conducted fire sprinkler testing and repairs.
- Conducted emergency light testing and repairs.
- Conducted backflow testing and repairs
Fire Alarm Technician
Mircom
Pitt Meadows, British Columbia
02.2008 - 02.2011
- Installed fire alarm systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections of fire alarm equipment.
- Conducted fire alarm programming.
- Trained on Mircom-specific fire life safety equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired faulty fire alarm components on-site.
- Testing and Inspecting fire sprinklers
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Fire Alarm Technician
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, None02-2009
Fire Prevention Officer Certificate - Fire Protection
Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, NoneSome College (No Degree) - Cross Connection Control Tester
Pacific Vocational College
Burnaby, BCSkills
- Fire safety inspections
- Fire investigation
- Fire protection systems
- Public education programs
- Technical training
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team player
- Problem solving
- Communication
Affiliations
- Grew up playing numerous sports at a competitive level such as Hockey,Baseball and Football
- Current goalie for the North shore Fire department hockey team
- Enjoy going camping with my young family,going for rides on my UTV and working on vehicles
Accomplishments
- Former FPOABC Liaison to ASTTBC
- Provincial championships won in Hockey,Football and Baseball
Certification
- Registered Fire Protection Technician Certification with disciplines in (Fire Alarm,Sprinkler and Emergency Lights)
- NFPA 1033 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator
- NFPA 1035 Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist and Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualifications (70% complete)
- NFPA 1031 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan examiner (50% complete)
- Currently working towards obtaining Fire Prevention Officer Certificate from JIBC (70% complete)
- Registered Backflow Testing Certification
Timeline
Fire Prevention Officer
City of North Vancouver
06.2019 - Current
Fire Safety Coordinator
Provincial Health Services Authority
01.2017 - 06.2019
Senior Fire Alarm Technician
Community Fire Prevention
02.2011 - 02.2017
Fire Alarm Technician
Mircom
02.2008 - 02.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Fire Alarm Technician
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Fire Prevention Officer Certificate - Fire Protection
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Some College (No Degree) - Cross Connection Control Tester
Pacific Vocational College
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