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Ep 3 - CFAA position statement on qualified personnel
Season 1, Ep. 3
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On this episode, I have Derrick Bertrand , Vice President of the CFAA Manitoba Chapter. We were able to get together in Winnipeg and discuss the new position statement on ‘qualified technicians’ and how it can be used across Canada.
Here is the link to the official position statement:
https://www.cfaa.ca/news/cfaa-position-statement-qualified-personnel-for-the-verification-inspection-repair-and-maintenance-of-fire-alarm-systems-in-canada
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