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Specializing in high level, compliance driven fire safety plans, fire protection audits, alternative solutions to the fire code, inspections and service of fire alarm and fire protection systems for institutional and commercial clients.
About
Praxis Fire Safety and Defence was founded in 2015. Co-Owned by two pedigreed, veteran members in the field of fire protection and safety planning with over 30 years of combined experience in municipal inspections, fire protection, fire suppression, legal and compliance.
Craig Sumpter and Lucas De Monte are considered industry thought leaders having consulted for various private and public institutions, municipalities and enterprises.

Craig Sumpter
Key Accounts Manager
- Over 25 years in the field of public safety and emergency response management
- Over 10 years in fire safety
- Former Crisis Negotiator, Explosive Unit Bomb Technician and SWAT team leader
- Expert in client relations, personnel management, team leadership

Lucas De Monte, B. Sc
Ontario Fire Code Compliance Specialist
- Degree in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology with an advanced diploma in Fire Protection Engineering
- Ontario Fire Code and Fire Safety Subject Matter Expert
- Nearly 20 years in the field of fire safety
- Former municipal Fire Inspector and Consultant with expert knowledge of the Ontario Fire Code