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About the OFM
About the Office of the Fire Marshal - Index of pages
Annual Reports
Applying for Positions with the Office of the Fire Marshal
Biography of Patrick R. Burke
Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony
Cérémonie commémorative de la Fondation Canadienne des Pompiers Morts en Service
Head and Regional Offices
Mission and Role of the OFM

Announcements
"Naturally Wonderful" Fire and Life Safety Educators' Conference
14th Annual Public Fire and Life Safety Educators' Conference Agenda and Registration Form
Avian Influenza “A” Bulletin
Breaking down barriers: Collaborative education drives collective change
Executive Development Seminar Agenda 2005
Fees
FIRE MARSHAL'S DIRECTIVE: 02-001 DISPOSAL OF MATERIAL OR THING REMOVED UNDER AUTHORITY OF CLAUSE 15(1)(C) OF THE FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION ACT, 1997, AS AMENDED
FIRE MARSHAL'S DIRECTIVE: 98-001 TUBULAR CORE DOORS UNDER RETROFIT
Fire Marshal's Directives - Index of pages
Fire Prevention Officer Certification thorugh the 'Window of Opportunity' Due to Close
Firefighter Certification through the 'Window of Opportunity' Due to Close
Le nouveau Code de prévention des incendies de l'Ontario
Official Announcement of the Ontario Fire Fighter Memorial
Ontario Fire College Annual Firefighter Memorial
Ontario Stove Top Fire Survey
Ontario's New Fire Code
Patrick Burke, New Fire Marshal of Ontario
Public Safety Health Bulletins Index of Files
SARS Bulletins - Index of pages available
SARS Update March 26, 2003
September 11, 2001 Tribute
Training Officers Seminar Agenda 2005

 

Certification
Appendix D - Application for Firefighter Certification
Appendix F - Application for Training Officer Certification
Application for Company Officer Certification Appendix F
Application for Fire Prevention Officer Certification Program
Certfication Candidate Sample Cover Letter
Certification
Certification Guide
Certification Guide
Certification Program for Existing Fire Prevention Officers - Questions and Answers
Certification Subcommittees
Commitment to Participate Company Officer Certification Program
Commitment To Participate Firefighter Certification Program
Commitment To Participate Training Officer Certification Program
Company Officer Certification Program Questions and Answers
Fire Chief Letter
Fire Prevention Officer Certification thorugh the 'Window of Opportunity' Due to Close
Firefighter
Firefighter Certification Program Questions and Answers
Firefighter Certification Renewal
Firefighter Certification through the 'Window of Opportunity' Due to Close
FPO Renewal Process
List of Certification Council Meetings
Membership Criteria
Ontario Firefighter Certification Program Brochure
Procedure to Apply for Membership

Communiqués
2006 Communiqué List
Communiqué 2008-01 Attachment
Communiqué Index 1993-1995
Communiqué Index 1996-1997
Communiqué Index 1998-1999
Communiqué Index 2000-2001
Communiqué Index 2002-2003
Communiqué Index 2004-2005
Communiqué Index 2006-2007
Communiqué Index 2008

Comprehensive Fire Safety Effectiveness Model

Appendix 1: Response/Intervention Time
Appendix 2: Fire Ground Fire Suppression Staffing
Assembling Fire Attack Teams
Charts: Application of the Comprehensive Model
Comprehensive Fire Safety Effectiveness Model - Impact of Fire
Comprehensive Fire Safety Effectiveness Model - Introduction
Comprehensive Fire Safety Effectiveness Model -- Glossary
Fire Department Resources Delivery Systems
Fire Ground Effectiveness Sub-Model
Fire Prevention Effectiveness Model
Fire Prevention Effectiveness Model--Position Paper (Appendices)
Fire Prevention Effectiveness Model--Position Paper (Executive Summary)
Fire Prevention Effectiveness Model--Position Paper (Introduction)
Fire Prevention Effectiveness Model--Position Paper (Section II cont.)
Fire Prevention Effectiveness Model--Position Paper (Section II)
Fire Prevention Effectiveness Model--Position Paper (Section III)
Fire Prevention Effectiveness Model--Section I: Needs Analaysis
Initial Fire Attack Teams
Response/Intervention Chart


Education
2007 Hotel Retrofit Information Session
2007 Hotel Retrofit Information Session - Registration Form
2007 Hotel Session Agenda
Becoming a Firefighter in Ontario
Current List of Endorsed Programs, Courses and Workshops
Education - Index
Industrial Fire Fighting Training Courses
Industrial Fire Safety and Emergency Planning Seminar
Industrial Fire Safety and Emergency Planning Seminar Registration Form
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Facilitator Training Course Registration Form
Off-Campus Company Officer Challenge Exam Schedule
Ontario Fire College
Ontario Fire College announces Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Facilitator Training Course
Ontario Fire College Course Calendar 2007 - 2008
Ontario Firefighter and Pre-Service Firefighter Testing Schedule
Train the Trainer for Educators of Care and Treatment Occupancies Application Form
Walk Your Talk to Zero Tolerance Workshop
Workshop Registration Form


Fire Code

Appendices to the Ontario Fire Code
Legislation
Master List of Part 4 Q's and A's
Ontario Fire Code Opinions and Applications
Poursuites et déclarations de culpabilité en vertu de la Loi sur la prévention et la protection contre l’incendie et le Code de prévention des incendies de l’Ontario
Q's and A's on Fire Code Requirements for Fire Alarm Testing
Reorganization of the Legislation Section of the OFM Web Site
The Ontario Fire Code (O.Reg. 388/97) Appendix A
The Ontario Fire Code (O.Reg. 388/97) Appendix A
The Ontario Fire Code (O.Reg. 388/97) Appendix B
The Ontario Fire Code (O.Reg. 388/97) Appendix B
The Ontario Fire Code (O.Reg. 388/97) Appendix C
The Ontario Fire Code (O.Reg. 388/97) Appendix C
The Ontario Fire Code (O.Reg. 388/97) Appendix D


Fire Code Commission
Fire Safety Commission
Hearing by the Fire Safety Commission - Hearing Procedure


Fire Code Opinions
2007 Fire Code Information Session Agenda
Building Audit Guidelines
Fire Code - 1997 edition
Fire Code Change Requests
Fire Code Change Requests - Thank You
Fire Code Changes for Hotels – Comprehensive Session
Fire Code Information Sessions
Fire Code Supplement FCS-1
Fire Protection and Prevention Act
Guide For Requesting Changes to the Fire Code
Hotel Fire Safety Requirements
Hotel Retrofit Compliance Schedule
Hotel Retrofit Compliance Table
Hotel Retrofit Compliance Table
Hotel Retrofit Compliance Table
Hotel Retrofit Compliance Table
Hotel Retrofit Compliance Table
Information Sessions
Listing of Differences Between 2007 Fire Code and 1997 Fire Code
Ontario Fire Code Information
Ontario Fire Code Opinions and Applications
Opinions & Applications


Fire College
2007 Hotel Retrofit Information Session
2007 Hotel Retrofit Information Session - Registration Form
2007 Hotel Session Agenda
Industrial Fire Fighting Training Courses
Industrial Fire Safety and Emergency Planning Seminar
Industrial Fire Safety and Emergency Planning Seminar Registration Form
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Facilitator Training Course Registration Form
Off-Campus Company Officer Challenge Exam Schedule
Ontario Fire College
Ontario Fire College announces Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Facilitator Training Course
Ontario Fire College Course Calendar 2007 - 2008
Train the Trainer for Educators of Care and Treatment Occupancies Application Form
Walk Your Talk to Zero Tolerance Workshop
Workshop Registration Form


Fire Marshal's Directives
FIRE MARSHAL'S DIRECTIVE: 02-001 DISPOSAL OF MATERIAL OR THING REMOVED UNDER AUTHORITY OF CLAUSE 15(1)(C) OF THE FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION ACT, 1997, AS AMENDED
FIRE MARSHAL'S DIRECTIVE: 98-001 TUBULAR CORE DOORS UNDER RETROFIT
Fire Marshal's Directives - Index of pages


Fire Safety & Public Education
Contest Instructions
Fire Chief for a Day Information
Fire Prevention Week 2004
Fire Prevention Week 2005
Fire Prevention Week 2006
Fire Prevention Week 2007
Fire Safety & Public Education
Fire Safety Alert to All Directors of Education
Fire Safety Alert to All Fire Chiefs
Fireworks Training Courses
Hallowe'en Fire Safety Tips
Holiday Public Service Announcements, 2006
Long Newspaper Article
Managing Nuisance Alarms
Messages d’intérêt public relatifs aux fêtes 2006
Public Fire Safety Information
Semaine de la prévention des incendies
Shaping Fire-Safe Communities
Short Newspaper Article
Teaching Plan for Fire Departments
Thundering Silence 911 Memorial New York City Trip
Word Search


Fire Protection
Appendix 1: Response/Intervention Time
Appendix 2: Fire Ground Fire Suppression Staffing
Assembling Fire Attack Teams
Charts: Application of the Comprehensive Model
Comprehensive Fire Safety Effectiveness Model - Impact of Fire
Comprehensive Fire Safety Effectiveness Model - Introduction
Comprehensive Fire Safety Effectiveness Model -- Glossary
Fire Department Resources Delivery Systems
Fire Ground Effectiveness Sub-Model
Fire Prevention Effectiveness Model
Fire Prevention Effectiveness Model--Position Paper (Appendices)
Fire Prevention Effectiveness Model--Position Paper (Executive Summary)
Fire Prevention Effectiveness Model--Position Paper (Introduction)
Fire Prevention Effectiveness Model--Position Paper (Section II cont.)
Fire Prevention Effectiveness Model--Position Paper (Section II)
Fire Prevention Effectiveness Model--Position Paper (Section III)
Fire Prevention Effectiveness Model--Section I: Needs Analaysis
Fire Protection
Initial Fire Attack Teams
OFM Plan Approval Program
Response/Intervention Chart


Fire Service

Announcements Index
Avian Influenza “A” Bulletin
Backgrounder: Public Consultation on Residential Fire Sprinklers
Development of a Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Process
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Confirmation Form
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Confirmation Form Supplemental Frequently Asked Questions
FIRE MARSHAL'S DIRECTIVE: 02-001 DISPOSAL OF MATERIAL OR THING REMOVED UNDER AUTHORITY OF CLAUSE 15(1)(C) OF THE FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION ACT, 1997, AS AMENDED
FIRE MARSHAL'S DIRECTIVE: 98-001 TUBULAR CORE DOORS UNDER RETROFIT
Fire Marshal's Directives - Index of pages
Official Announcement of the Ontario Fire Fighter Memorial
Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Acknowledgements
Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Fire Marshal's Communiqués
Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Fire Marshal's Welcome
Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Index of Files
Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Questions and Answers
Protocol for the Ontario Fire Service (Manual)
Public Consultation on Residential Fire Sprinklers Q's & A's
Public Safety Health Bulletins Index of Files
Regional Information Sessions
SARS Bulletins - Index of pages available
SARS Update March 26, 2003
September 11, 2001 Tribute
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Benefits Resource Package


Fire Protection and Prevention Act 1997 and Opinions
2007 Fire Code Information Session Agenda
Building Audit Guidelines
Fire Code - 1997 edition
Fire Code Change Requests
Fire Code Change Requests - Thank You
Fire Code Changes for Hotels – Comprehensive Session
Fire Code Information Sessions
Fire Code Supplement FCS-1
Fire Protection and Prevention Act
FPPA Opinions & Applications
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Part IX Firefighters: Employment and Labour Relations
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 1(1)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 1(4)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 11(1)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 11(2)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 13(2)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 13(4)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 14(1)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 14(6)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 14(9)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 19(1)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 19(4)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 2(1)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 2(2)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 2(3)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 2(7)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 21(2)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 27(1)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 28(1)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 28(3)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 3(1)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 3(2)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 4(1)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 5(1)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 5(1)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 6(6)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 74(1)
FPPA Opinions and Applications -- Subsection 8(2)
Guide For Requesting Changes to the Fire Code
Hotel Retrofit Compliance Schedule
Hotel Retrofit Compliance Table
Hotel Retrofit Compliance Table
Hotel Retrofit Compliance Table
Hotel Retrofit Compliance Table
Hotel Retrofit Compliance Table
Information Sessions
Listing of Differences Between 2007 Fire Code and 1997 Fire Code
Ontario Fire Code Information
Opinions & Applications


Guidelines and Technical Papers
Advanced Medical Assistance Responses
Alcohol-Based Hand Rinse
Amendment Record
Appendix 1 (attachment to PFSG 04-40B-03 )
Appendix 1 (attachment to PFSG 04-40D-03 )
Appendix 1 (attachment to PFSG 04-45-03 )
Appendix 2 (attachment to PFSG 04-40D-03 )
Appendix 2 (attachment to PFSG 04-40D-03 )
Appendix 2 (attachment to PFSG 04-45-03 )
Appendix A -- Sample Symbols for Diagrams and Drawings
Attachment to PFSG 04-40D-03
Automatic Aid
Awareness Level Hazardous Material Responses
Basic Medical Assistance Responses
Basic Structural Fire Fighting (no Expected Rescue Component)
Capabilities of Existing Fire Protection Services PFSG 02-04-01
Capabilities of Existing Fire Protection Services PFSG 02-04-23
Co-ordination, Development, Approval and Distribution of Standard Operating Guidelines for Various Disciplines
COMMENCING PROCEEDINGS UNDER PART I OF THE PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT
Commencing Proceedings Under Part I of the Provincial Offences Act
Commentary On Changes to the Ontario Fire Code
Communications Best Practices
Communications Centre/resource Centre
Communiqué 2006-10 Attachment
Community Emergency Plan Participation
Community Fire Safety Officer/team
Community Fire Safety Program
Comprehensive Fire Safety Effectiveness Model Considerations
Criteria and Process for Evaluating Programs for Training of Persons Testing, Inspecting and Maintaining Fire Alarm Systems
Definitions and Introduction
Development of Fire Prevention By-laws
Distribution of Public Fire Safety Education Materials
Draft Agreement to Jointly Manage and Operate a Fire Department (board By-law)
Draft By-law to Establish and Regulate a Community Fire Safety Team & Appointment of Community Fire Safety Officer(s)/teams
Economic Circumstances
Emergency Guide
Emergency Response Record Form 1A(attachment to PFSG 04-08A-03 )
Emergency Responses
english/Publications/Communiques/2006/2006-20at.asp
Fees for Services PFSG 04-80-01
Fees for Services PFSG 04-80-23
Financial and Records Analysis Practices
Fire Administration (human Resource Practices)
Fire Alarm Audibility in Existing Residential Occupancies
Fire Department Reports - Fire
Fire Drills
Fire Investigation Practices PFSG 04-52-03
Fire Investigation Practices PFSG 04-52-12
Fire Prevention Effectiveness Model
Fire Prevention Policy PFSG 04-40b-03
Fire Prevention Policy PFSG 04-45-12
Fire Protection Agreements PFSG 04-09-12
Fire Protection Agreements PFSG 04-09a-12
Fire Protection Review Process
Fire Protection Water Supply Guideline for Part 3 in the Ontario Building Code
Fire Protection Water Supply Guidelines
Fire Risk Assessment PFSG 02-02-03
Fire Risk Assessment PFSG 02-02-12
Fire Safety Enforcement
Fire Safety Inspection Practices
Fire Safety Planning for Industrial Occupancies
Fire Safety Planning for Institutional Facilities
FIRE SAFETY PLANNING FOR RECYCLING FACILITIES AND WASTE PROCESSING OPERATIONS
Fire Safety Planning Guideline for Residental Care Facilities, Appendix "a"
Fire Safety Planning Guideline for Residental Care Facilities, Appendix "b"
Fire Safety Planning Guideline for Residental Care Facilities, Appendix "c"
Fire Safety Planning Guideline for Residental Care Facilities, Appendix "d"
Fire Safety Planning Guideline for Residental Care Facilities, Appendix "e"
Fire Safety Planning Guideline for Residental Care Facilities, Appendix "f"
Fire Safety Planning Guideline for Residental Care Facilities, Appendix "f"
Fire Safety Planning Guideline for Residental Care Facilities, Part 1 and Part 2
Fire Safety Planning Guideline for Residental Care Facilities, Part 3
Fire Safety Planning Guideline for Residental Care Facilities, Part 4 and Part 5
Fire Safety Planning Guideline for Residential Care Facilities
Fire Service Communications Centres
Framework for Setting Guidelines Within a Provincial-municipal Relationship
Group Homes
Guidelines for Stairwell Signs in Multi-storey Buildings
Guidelines on Municipal Fire Protection
Health and Safety Practices (including Infectious and Communicable Disease Practices)
Hotel Retrofit Building Audit (Comprehensive)
Hotel Retrofit Building Audit (Single Storey Strip Motel/Hotel)
Identification of Students at Emergency Scenes
Illustrated Commentary On Portions of Part 3 and Part 5
Incident Management Systems PFSG 04-68-03
Incident Management Systems PFSG 04-68-12
Inspection Order
Inspections Upon Request or Complaint (Fire Code)
Inspections Upon Request Or Complaint (fire Code)
Liaison with Building Department
Liaison with Other Agencies At Vehicle Extrication Incidents
Liaison with Other Government Agencies and Individuals
Maintenance Of Smoke Alarms
Master Planning Process for Fire Protection Services
Mutual Aid
NOTICE Immediate Threat To Life form February 1999
Obtaining an Entry Warrant Under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act
Ontario Fire Code
Optimizing Rural Emergency Response Workbook
Order To Close 1997
Orders, Orders to Close and Immediate Threat to Life 1999
Orders, Orders to Close and Immediate Threat to Life 2003
Outdoor Patio Fire Safety
Pandemic Preparedness
Personnel Accountability
Planning and Growth Practices
Preparation of a Smoking Policy in Long-term Care Facilities
Preparation of Draft Report On Existing Fire Protection Service
Preparing a Life Safety Study
Public Assistance Responses PFSG 04-29-12
Public Assistance Responses PFSG 04-30-12
Public Fire Safety Guidelines -- Index
Qualifications for Service Company Personnel
Retail Display and Storage of Swimming Pool Chemicals
Retrofit Section 9.8 Commentary
Role of Assistants to the Fire Marshal (re Fire Suppression)
Sample Agreement for Community Fire Safety Officer Or Team
Sample Establishing and Regulating By-law
SECTION 3.3 STORAGE
SECTION 3.4 INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS
SECTION 3.5 SALVAGE SHOPS AND SALVAGE YARDS
SECTION 5.11 COMBUSTIBLE FIBRES
SECTION 5.12 SPRAY APPLICATIONS USING FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
SECTION 5.13 DIP TANKS
Section 5.14 Special Processes Involving Flammable & Combustibles Liquids
SECTION 5.17 WELDING AND CUTTING
SECTION 5.18 INDUSTRIAL OVENS FOR BAKING AND DRYING PROCESSES
SECTION 5.6 COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
Selecting a Hazardous Material Response Capability
Selecting a Water/ice Rescue Capability
Selecting Fire Suppression Capability PFSG 04-01-12
Selecting Fire Suppression Capability PFSG 04-02-01
Selecting Fire Suppression Capability PFSG 04-06-13
Selection of Appropriate Fire Prevention Programs PFSG 04-40-03
Selection of Appropriate Fire Prevention Programs PFSG 04-40-12
Service Providers PFSG 04-03-12
Service Providers PFSG 04-03a-12
Simplified Risk Assessment PFSG 04-40a-03
Simplified Risk Assessment PFSG 04-40a-12
SMOKE ALARM MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
SMOKE ALARM MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Smoke Alarm Program
Staffing -- Single Family Dwellings
Staffing Levels for the Emergency Evacuation of Care and Treatment Facilities
Station Training Practices
Steps in Establishing a Jointly Managed and Operated Fire Department
Structural Fire Fighting Including Rescue
Technical Guidelines, Papers and Bulletins Index
Types of Apparatus & Equipment
Use of Fire Related Statistics
Use of Flashing Green Lights in Personal Vehicles PFSG 04-89-03
Use of Flashing Green Lights in Personal Vehicles PFSG 04-89-12
User's Guide
Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Guideline
Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention PFSG 04-84-13


Messenger

January / February 2005
March / April 2004
May - August 2003
May - August 2004
May / August 2004 Insert - Standard Incident and Casualty Reporting Explanatory Guide
Messenger Insert Aug/Sept 2007 Overhaul Teaching Plan
Messenger Insert Dec/Jan 2006 Pre-Incident Planning (Revised) Part 1
Messenger Insert Dec/Jan 2006 Pre-Incident Planning (Revised) Part 1
Messenger Insert Dec/Jan 2006 Pre-Incident Planning (Revised) Part 2
Messenger Insert Feb/Mar 2006 Smoke Alarms Save Lives
Messenger Insert Feb/Mar 2007 Smoke Alarms Teaching Plan
Messenger Insert Oct/Nov 2005 Pre-Incident Planning (Revised)
November / December 2004
November / December 2004 Insert - Fire Behaviour and the Chemistry of Combustion
September - October 2003
September / October 2004

 

Multi-Agency
Terrorism/Hazardous Materials Awareness for First Responders in Ontario: Self-Study
Terrorism/Hazardous Materials Awareness for First Responders in Ontario: Self-Study (Introduction)

 

Performance Measurement and Benchmarking

Development of a Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Process
Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Acknowledgements
Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Fire Marshal's Communiqués
Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Fire Marshal's Welcome
Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Index of Files
Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Questions and Answers


Public Safety Information
Fire Chief for a Day Information
Fire Prevention Week 2004
Fire Prevention Week 2005
Fire Prevention Week 2006
Fire Prevention Week 2007
Fire Safety Alert to All Directors of Education
Fire Safety Alert to All Fire Chiefs
Hallowe'en Fire Safety Tips
Install Smoke Alarms: It's The Law
Ontario Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Dedication Ceremony Gravenhurst 2005
Ontario Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Dedication Ceremony Queen's Park 2005
Semaine de la prévention des incendies
Thundering Silence 911 Memorial New York City Trip

 

Risk Guardian

Risk Guardian Autumn 2005
Risk Guardian Spring 2003
Risk Guardian Summer 2004
Risk Guardian Summer 2005

 

SARS

SARS Bulletins - Index of pages available
SARS Update March 26, 2003

 

Shaping Fire Safe Communities

Shaping Fire-Safe Communities
Shaping Fire-Safe Communities Project Charter


Volunteer Recruitment and Retention
Guideline for Volunteer Recruitment & Retention, Strategies & Tools for a Successful Program
Volunteer Recruitment and Retention list of files