Fire Emergency Services Training Institute Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting System Replacement
Award-Winning Safety Transformation
EnVision helped modernize Toronto Pearson’s FESTI ARFF Training Facility, delivering modular, technology-driven fire simulations. The project ensures safety and compliance, with contract administration guaranteeing smooth delivery and schedule certainty.
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Elevating Aviation Fire Training
EnVision was honored with the Willis Chipman Award at the 2026 Ontario Engineering Project Awards Gala for its involvement in the modernization of Toronto Pearson’s FESTI ARFF Training Facility. Facing complex logistics and winter challenges, our team helped deliver a modular, tech-driven simulation system that supports international certification and community safety. Rigorous contract administration and early planning ensured schedule certainty and seamless coordination, setting a new standard for fire training excellence.
Award-Winning Modernization
EnVision’s involvement in the modernization of FESTI’s ARFF Training Facility earned the Willis Chipman Award, recognizing our commitment to safety and innovation. The project’s modular design and advanced controls deliver realistic, compliant training for emergency responders at Canada’s busiest airport.
Modular Simulation System
The facility features 32 burn zones, 82,000 kg of props, HMI mirroring, integrated cameras, and automated cooling. Modular ARFF props and redundant controls create flexible, technology-driven simulations, enhancing realism and supporting ICAO Annex 14 and Transport Canada Standard 323 compliance.
Environmental Safeguards & Delivery
Upgraded water containment and advanced management systems minimize environmental impact. Early procurement and coordinated trades overcame supply chain and winter obstacles, ensuring on-time delivery and supporting international certification. This project sets a benchmark for sustainable, high-performance fire training.
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Contract Administration
Proper Contract Administration and Field Review are a critical component to all land development projects. Our team excels in navigating the complexities of regulatory and municipal processes. Our long-standing relationships with key municipal and regulatory bodies, allows us to manage every aspect of the process seamlessly.
Coordinating Complex Delivery
Adriano Memme, P.Eng. PMP, led contract administration for FESTI’s modernization, trade coordination, and schedule management. His leadership ensured seamless logistics and rigorous compliance, overcoming winter and supply chain challenges to deliver a modular, tech-driven facility supporting international safety standards.
“Working with FESTI and our partners, I saw firsthand how teamwork and early planning turn complex challenges into successful outcomes.”
