Fire Prevention Officer Certificate

Who Should Take This Certificate Program?

The Fire Prevention Officer Certificate is designed for adult learners who want to pursue their education at their own pace. If you are in the fire service and responsible for fire prevention, investigation and/or public education, this certificate will assist you in advancing your career. This certificate may also be of interest to individuals working in industries other than the fire service that could utilize a skilled Fire Prevention Officer.

Overview

The Fire Prevention Officer Certificate Program consists of 30 credits of required courses working the areas of fire prevention, investigation and inspection. The program has been designed to meet the competencies and training standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for fire prevention inspectors, investigators and public fire educators. The JIBC has been accredited by both IFSAC and ProBoard, and is the only institution in BC with courses and certificate programs that are accredited by both.

Students will receive certification for a number of courses that meet NFPA standards as well as complete courses that are specific to the job requirements of a Fire Prevention Officer. At the completion of this program, students will receive a 30 credit, post-secondary certificate.

This program will provide benefits to students such as:

A recognized academic credential specific to fire prevention
Multiple delivery options increasing access for students throughout British Columbia
Learning experiences that are practical, interactive and relevant to the work of a Fire Prevention Officer
Opportunities for advanced training and education, allowing students to continue with training that will help them attain their career goals.

Students completing the new Fire Prevention Officer Certificate Program will receive credit for Year 1 of the Bachelor of Fire & Safety Studies Degree. On completion of Year 2, students may either exit with a Fire & Safety Studies Diploma, or continue on to complete Year 3 and 4 of the Bachelor degree.

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Program Goals

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

Function effectively as a Fire Prevention Officer within a Fire Department or fire safety team.
Provide strong leadership in a fire prevention role or an entire division.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to perform fire inspections, investigation, education and training.
Plan and manage fire department resources – personnel, financial and equipment.
Prepare written reports and communications.
Plan, implement and evaluate fire department training and prevention programs.

Format (Learning Format/Structure)

Courses are offered either online or in a classroom. The following courses are only delivered face-to-face:

Fire Inspector 1
BC Fire Code for the Fire Service
Fire Investigator – Cause & Origin 2
Fire Investigator – Cause & Origin 3
Fire & Life Safety Educator 1
Fire Service Instructor 1 and 2
Information Officer

Courses

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
FIP100	Fire Inspector I	3.0
FIP165	BC Fire Code	2.0
FPIN150	Fire Cause & Origin I	1.5
FPIN175	Fire Cause & Origin II	1.5
FPIN180	Fire Cause & Origin III	2.0
F276	Fire & Life Safety Educator I	1.0
S101	Fire Service Instructor I	1.0
S102	Fire Service Instructor II	1.0
JFS1 - TBA	Juvenile Firesetter Intervention II	1.0
EM185	Information Officer	1.0
FOCP110	Fire Service Administration I	1.0
FOCP113	Frontline Leadership in the Fire Service I	1.0
FOCP120	Fire Service Administration II	1.0
FOCP123	Frontline Leadership in the Fire Service II	1.0
CMD110	Incident Command System 100	0.5
CMD120	Incident Command System 200	1.0
FOCP130	Budget Management	1.5
FOCP133	Community & Organizational Leadership	1.5
FOCP134	Planning & Evaluation I	2.0
FOCP131	Leading People I	1.5
FOCP143	Community & Organizational Leadership II	2.0
EM724	Conducting Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analyses	1.0

Books and Supplies

For textbooks see the course outline under the Courses menu above.

Textbooks are available from JIBC Store

How to Register

To check current course availability, select the course name above. If you wish to register, follow the instructions on the course listing.

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Last updated March 26, 2012

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