Ben Baker
President - NCSO - NFPA 1041 Instructor at Total Fire Solutions Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Darren Ward
Upon first meeting Ben, you quickly become aware of his vast knowledge of "all things fire". Add to that his strong problem solving skills and his easy going nature, you have the recipe for an ideal contractor. He knows his stuff, he gets the job done and he does it in a manner where he's highly sought after. I highly recommend Ben Baker.
Darren Ward
Upon first meeting Ben, you quickly become aware of his vast knowledge of "all things fire". Add to that his strong problem solving skills and his easy going nature, you have the recipe for an ideal contractor. He knows his stuff, he gets the job done and he does it in a manner where he's highly sought after. I highly recommend Ben Baker.
Darren Ward
Upon first meeting Ben, you quickly become aware of his vast knowledge of "all things fire". Add to that his strong problem solving skills and his easy going nature, you have the recipe for an ideal contractor. He knows his stuff, he gets the job done and he does it in a manner where he's highly sought after. I highly recommend Ben Baker.
Darren Ward
Upon first meeting Ben, you quickly become aware of his vast knowledge of "all things fire". Add to that his strong problem solving skills and his easy going nature, you have the recipe for an ideal contractor. He knows his stuff, he gets the job done and he does it in a manner where he's highly sought after. I highly recommend Ben Baker.
Experience
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The Total Group of Companies | Fire | Rescue | Safety | Medical
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Canada
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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President - NCSO - NFPA 1041 Instructor
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Feb 2016 - Present
With over 70 years of industrial fire experience, we offer our clients resources that get the job done right - the first time. These are Life-Safety systems that your company relies on, and we do not cut corners or deliver inferior products to save a few dollars. Everything we do is guaranteed and backed up with certification. General Overview of Services: Providing technical expertise for fixed and portable fire systems in refineries and gas plants throughout Alberta and BC, including: - Industrial Fire Protection Systems Design Efficiently integrating code requirements and design strategies to achieve a balanced system that will provide the desired levels of safety & protection. - Integrated Systems Testing & Commissioning Verifying and documenting that all interconnections between systems provided for fire protection and life safety are installed and operating in conformance with their design criteria. - Annual Maintenance & Repair of Existing Fire Systems Ensuring fire systems and system components are maintained to the manufacturers specifications and that they meet all safety codes and regulations set by the local governing body, and corporate policy. - Flow Testing & Certification for Fire Pumps, Hydrants, and Fire Systems Annual pump testing certifications, fire hydrant flow testing & maintenance, foam chamber flushing & testing. - Temporary Fire Systems Portable fire pump setup for stand alone, semi-fixed, or fixed systems - NFPA 1081 Industrial Fire Fighter - NFPA 1041 Level 1&2 Fire Service Instructor Train crews in a variety of technical skills including fire fighting, rescue, confined space, scba, gas detection and monitoring. - NFPA 1962 Service, Hydro-Testing, & Certification of Fire hoses and appliances - NFPA 10 Fire Extinguisher Certifications Our mandate is to exceed your expectations in workmanship, professionalism, and customer service. Trust us to get the job done right the first time. Show less
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Technical Training
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Jan 2003 - Present
Solutions is my own company that I have been contracting through or the last 9 years. Solutions is my own company that I have been contracting through or the last 9 years.
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Firemaster Oilfield Services Inc.
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Canada
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contract Fire Systems Specialist
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Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
Contracting to Firemaster Oilfield Services - Fire Systems Division. - Operated as lead hand on industrial sites across Western Canada and the US. - Operated as Project Manager on fire system builds - both temporary and permanent fixed systems, and followed through to on-site installation and commissioning. - Responsible for writing detailed fire plans for temporary fire installations and submission to AHJ. - Lead Instructor at various Fire Schools across the country for different customers. Show less
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NOVA Chemicals
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Canada
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Loss Prevention - Emergency Response Trainer - Firefighter - Equipment Specialist
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Mar 2004 - Jun 2012
Responsible for training the Tactical Response Team on site which was comprised of 70 volunteers. Skill set included: Industrial Firefighting (NFPA 1081) Pump Operations Aerial Operations Rope Rescue (NFPA 1006 level 1) Haz-Mat Response Vehicle Extrication Medical Also performed additional training courses for Operations which included: Fixed Systems & Deluge Portable & Fixed Monitors SCBA training Fire Extinguisher training Respiratory Fit Testing Was also responsible for specialized equipment within the department: Bunker Gear inspection & testing Level A Suit annual certifications SCBA technician - annual flow tests Rescue Equipment - annual inspections Fire Extinguisher Technician Show less
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Education
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2013 - 2014
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Power Engineer - 4th Class -
2015 - 2015
National Foam
Foam Fire Protection Engineering -
1999 - 2000
ACSA
NCSO -
Lakeland College
Fire Service Instructor, NFPA 1001, 1081, 1006, 1041
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