U.A. Local 853 Sprinkler and Fire Protection Trade Centre

APPRENTICE SPOTLIGHT – Brother Edition 👷👷

UA Local 853 Sprinkler & Fire Protection acknowledges Apprentices who have shown outstanding quality of work, demonstrates a positive attitude, and goes above and beyond to support the team’s goals on the jobsite and in trade school. 👍🎉

Sprinklers run in the JOST FAMILY!! Selected by Local 853 Training Dept, we announce DENNIS & DANIEL JOST as our newest APPRENTICE SPOTLIGHT recipients. 🔥🏆

We would like to thank them for bringing passion and a strong work ethic to every jobsite & trade school project. They have a deep sense of loyalty, discipline, and commitment, even when faced with deadlines & challenges. With their strong mechanical knowledge and willingness to work hard, we are confident that Daniel & Dennis will continue to be successful in this trade. 👏😀

In their Apprentice Spotlight video 📽, the Jost brothers share reasons why they joined the sprinkler fitting trade, their favourite parts of the job, positive experiences in school, and who has made a lasting impact on their apprenticeship journey. 🦺🧰🧯🥽

Shortly after filming, Daniel has earned his Red Seal/Journeyperson status, and Dennis is on his way to attending the last level of trade school. 🎉👍

Please join us in CONGRATULATING both members on their well-deserved acknowledgements and successes throughout their apprenticeship journey. 🙌👏

https://www.ualocal853training.com/training-centre/apprentice-spotlight.aspx

HANDS-ON LEARNING IN ACTION! 🙌🏽

Local 853 Sprinkler & Fire Protection Training Centre hosted COBT Hammer Heads Group 72 for a 2-day training session last month 🧰🥽.

Lead by Local 853 instructor Lee Maranzano, participants explored key sprinkler system concepts, undertook a CPVC piping project, and took part in Fire Extinguisher Awareness training. 👷🏽🧯

A big thanks to Group 72 for showing outstanding focus, dedication, and teamwork!👏 The Local 853 family wishes everyone a fulfilling career in the skilled trades! 👍

Here’s an INSIDE LOOK at Group 72’s SPRINKLER TRAINING SESSION. 📷

https://www.hammerheadsprogram.com/

COBT HAMMER HEADS @ LOCAL 853 👷‍♂️

It was a pleasure having the COBT Hammer Heads Group 73 for a 2-day training session last week at the Local 853 Sprinkler & Fire Protection Trade Centre. 🧰 🥽 🔧

Hands-on learning in action! Participants explored key sprinkler system concepts and undertook a challenging CPVC piping project— measuring, cutting, and assembling with accuracy. Great appreciation to the whole group for showing outstanding focus, commitment, and teamwork in both the classroom and in the shop! 👏 The Local 853 family wishes everyone a fulfilling career in the skilled trades! 👍

Here’s an INSIDE LOOK at Group 73’s SPRINKLER TRAINING SESSION. 📷

THANK YOU MEMBERS!! 👏

The U.A. Local 853 Training Department would like to thank all the members who attended our Spring 2026 Sprinkler Upgrade Courses. Your participation and commitment to improving your skills made these courses both engaging and successful. We appreciate your dedication to the sprinkler and fire protection trade and your continued support of our upgrade training. 🙂👍

Thank you to the Ontario Sprinkler Industry JTAC and the National Sprinkler Industry JTAC for their support at all levels to ensure our members have access to the resources needed to deliver these courses. 🙂🤝

Lastly a special thank you also goes out to our instructors. These courses wouldn't happen without your hard work, knowledge, and dedication. Thank you for continuing to share your experience and deliver quality training to our U.A. Local 853 Brothers and Sisters. 🙂🙌

The UA Leads the Way!