Solar Electricity Safety Handbook for Firefighters
In 2014, CanSIA formed its Solar PV Fire Safety Working Group, which partnered with the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) to develop the first "Solar Electricity Safety Handbook for Firefighters," a training tool to educate firefighters about solar PV installations. The partnership proved to be an excellent example of genuine collaboration between the industry and stakeholders - a need was identified, consultation took place, and solutions concluded, all within less than a year. The project generated an unprecedented amount of interest among firefighters and the solar industry alike.
The training program, which provides for visible notification indicating the presence of a solar power system, is specific to solar power and includes protocols to be followed when addressing an incident in a location where solar PV installations exist. This program emphasizes the solar industry's commitment to safety.
About CanSIA
CanSIA is a national trade association that represents the solar energy industry throughout Canada. Since 1992, CanSIA has worked to develop a strong, efficient, ethical and professional Canadian solar energy industry with capacity to provide innovative solar energy solutions and to play a major role in the global transition to a sustainable, clean-energy future.
About the OAFC
The Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) represents the chief fire officers from the 457 fire departments across the Province of Ontario in leading innovation and excellence in public and life safety. The OAFC is the trusted advisor to the provincial government and a key stakeholders in regards to community and firefighter safety. To learn more, visit their website at www.oafc.on.ca
CanSIA is a national trade association that represents the solar energy industry throughout Canada. Since 1992, CanSIA has worked to develop a strong, efficient, ethical and professional Canadian solar energy industry with capacity to provide innovative solar energy solutions and to play a major role in the global transition to a sustainable, clean-energy future.
About the OAFC
The Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) represents the chief fire officers from the 457 fire departments across the Province of Ontario in leading innovation and excellence in public and life safety. The OAFC is the trusted advisor to the provincial government and a key stakeholders in regards to community and firefighter safety. To learn more, visit their website at www.oafc.on.ca
