Fire Officer

This program is open for any firefighter who wants to become an officer, and for current fire officers looking to advance their careers by completing the requirements for the NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. 

Program Strengths

The program covers the four levels of the "NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications" and focuses on the specific competencies of the standard. It holds dual accreditation from both ProBoard^® and IFSAC, and is Canada's only accredited NFPA I-IV program.

It is a standards-based program providing a practical, relevant and interactive education focused on the job requirements and responsibilities of fire officers in the service. Subjects are taught in a flexible, primarily online format.

Program Highlights

1. Meets the requirements of the "NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2009 version."
2. Accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard^®.
3. Provides anywhere, anytime education with varying delivery options (in person, online and in-house).
4. Practical, relevant, interactive and prepares students for the job requirements and responsibilities of the varying levels of a fire officer.
5. Provides a continued education path with laddering into our Fire & Safety Studies Diploma.

This standards-based program is practical, relevant and interactive with flexible delivery options.

Themes

• Human resource management 
• Incident management 
• Fire service administration
• Fire service leadership

Note
The content in each level of the Fire Officer Certificate Program ladders into a higher level, allowing for a continuous progression of learning.

What You Need to Graduate

This program is divided into four levels of graduation eligibility corresponding to the NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Standard.

• Fire Officer I  
  Provide your NFPA 1001 certification and successfully complete the required courses.
• Fire Officer II  
  Provide your NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level 1 certificate from a ProBoard^® and/or IFSAC accredited institution and successfully complete the required courses.
• Fire Officer III  
  Provide your NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level II certificate from a ProBoard^® and/or IFSAC accredited institution and successfully complete the required courses.
• Fire Officer IV  
  Provide your NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level III certificate from a ProBoard^® and/or IFSAC accredited institution and successfully complete the required courses.

Program Format

Courses are offered for students either online or in a classroom.

Online course offerings must be completed within the stated period of time, generally within one month from the start date of the course.

Course Calendar

The dates of upcoming scheduled courses for each Fire Officer level is available on the Fire Officer Course Calendar page.

For more detailed information on the next offering of a course, click on the link in the course table below. 

Upcoming Intakes

Apply for this program at any time. There are no specific application deadlines, however individual courses have set start and end dates.

Textbooks

Textbooks are required for this program. Click here for the full list of textbooks in this program.  If additional books or other materials are required, you will be advised prior to the start of a course.

Tuition

Each course is paid at the time of registration.

Additional Fees

Program Application Fee (non-refundable): $75 (Domestic), $150 (International)
Textbooks: Textbooks are required for this program. Contact FSDFireOfficer@jibc.ca for titles and purchase information.

STEP ONE - Submit Your Application Form and Prerequisite Supporting Documents

Apply by submitting your completed application form to the Admissions Office.

STEP TWO - Register For Courses

After your application has been approved, please register for courses directly with Registration Office at 604.528.5590 or register@jibc.ca.

You are encouraged to complete your application at least two months before you wish to take your first course in the program. Once an applicant is accepted, we suggest registering as quickly as possible to avoid disappointment. The number of seats in each class is limited.

Important Dates & Application Deadlines

This is an open enrolment program. There are no application deadlines, however, individual courses have set start and end dates.

Once an applicant is accepted, we suggest registering as quickly as possible to avoid disappointment. The number of seats in each class is limited.

Required Documents

• A copy of your IFSAC or ProBoard^® accredited NFPA1001 certificate.

International Applicants

International applicants are encouraged to visit the International Studies page or contact JIBC's Office of International Affairs.

Q: How do I apply for this program?

A: Apply by downloading and submitting your completed application form to the Admissions Office.

Q: Where can I find the latest program course offerings?

A: Click on the link of any of the courses listed below for the next available offering of the course. 

Q: When are the JIBC NFPA 1021 Completion Certificates issued?

A: They are printed and mailed to graduates on a quarterly basis.

Certificates are produced in February, May, August, and November for students who have completed the program in the relevant preceding three-month period. If you do not receive your certificate, contact the Fire & Safety Division.