Tai Allen is a Fire Life Safety-Systems Technician student at Durham College pursuing certification from CFAA. They have experience working as a junior technician for Harding Fire Protection Services performing inspections, service calls, and installations. Additionally, Tai has worked in customer service roles at Canadian Tire, Pickle Barrel Grand, and Second Cup. They are committed to ongoing learning and skills development and able to work independently and as part of a team.

1. Tai Allen
2 Hepworth Way Markham, ON L3P 3S9
Cell: (416) 402-9402 E-mail: tai.allen01@gmail.com
PROFILE
 Committed to on-going knowledge and skills
development
 Ability to work independently and as an active
participant of a team
 Ability to adapt to new professional
environments
 Committed to supporting others in their
development
EDUCATION
Fire Life Safety-Systems Technician
(In progress) Durham College
Thorough understanding of fire suppression
systems, fire alarms, provincial and national
legislation, codes & standards, including hands-
on lab experience. CFAA Certified Trainee
Technican.
Pre-Service Fire Fighting Certificate
(2015) Durham College
In accordance with the standards provided by
the Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (2013)
LICENSES, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Class DZ Ontario Driver’s License
CFAA Certified Trainee Technician
Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid with
CPR – HCP (2008 - present)
2016
WHMIS Training Certificate
Worker Health and Safety Awareness
Workplace Violence and Harassment
Prevention Training Certificate
AODA Placement Training Certificate
Management of Resistive Behavior
Critical Fire Safety Strategies
2015
Verbal Self Defense Tactics Training
Crisis Negotiation Techniques for First
Responders
ASIST Suicide First Aid
Basic Emergency Management
Emergency Medical Responder
2014
Mental Health First Aid
Ontario Smart Serve
2013
Proton Food Handlers Course
WORK EXPERIENCE
Harding Fire Protection Services 2016
Junior technician under CFAA certified techs, preforming annual and monthly inspections,
service calls and installations. Assisted sprinkler fitters with monthly and annual testing. Duties
included bypassing panels and fire watch, installing and inspecting extinguishers and
emergency lighting. Worked on a variety of sites including residential, commercial and
industrial. Worked on site by myself and as a junior technician.
Canadian Tire (Garden Center) 2014
Customer service: addressed customer questions and concerns, and assisted with large
purchases; Merchandizing: received shipments, organized and maintained displays, and
managed inventory; Staff orientation and training; Cashier
Pickle Barrel Grand 2014
Customer service: take-out counter, telephone orders, and seated customers;
Food handling: desserts for restaurant, prepared foods for take-out; Cashier
Second Cup 2012 - 2014
Received top merchandise sales award for Dec 2013
Customer service: assisted guests’ in-person and over the phone; Food handling; Cashier;
Staff orientation and training