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Borden, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
February 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 112
Badge of the Canadian Forces Fire and CBRN AcademyBlazonAzure on a Maltese cross rayonné Or a hurt charged with a plate bearing an atom Sable above two retorts in saltire Argent; SymbolismThe badge combines elements of the badges of the two units that amalgamated to form the Canadian Forces Fire and CBRN Academy. The Maltese cross is taken from the Canadian Forces Fire Academy badge and illustrates the primary role of the Academy, which is to train personnel to fight building, ship or aircraft fires, and to respond to hazardous material and medical emergencies. The central element is taken from the Canadian Forces Nuclear Biological and Chemical School badge. The two retorts symbolize chemical and biological hazards while the atom symbolizes radiological and nuclear hazards. |
MottoBlazonPER SCIENTIAM TUTELA; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Protection by knowledge”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2012 in Volume 146, page 3054 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Canadian Forces Fira and CBRN Academy, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |