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Firefighting at JIBC

The Fire & Safety Division provides education and training to new and experienced firefighters in British Columbia.

With foundational and advanced programs designed to exceed provincial safety standards, fire departments recognize that our graduates will confidently and professionally respond to complex situations.

Discover a career as a Firefighter

PROGRAMS

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Interior Fire Fighter Operations


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Interior Fire Fighter Operations

If you are a member of the fire service and want to gain the competencies for interior firefighting with…
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Exterior Fire Fighter Operations


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Exterior Fire Fighter Operations

If you’re a member of the fire service and want to gain the competencies for exterior firefighting with…
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Fire Fighting Technologies (FFTC)


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Fire Fighting Technologies (FFTC)

If you’ve always wanted to be a firefighter and are seeking an academic program known for live-fire training…
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Fire & Safety Studies


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Fire & Safety Studies

This academic program builds on the Fire Officer Certificate Program or the Fire Prevention Officer…
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Fire Prevention Officer


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Fire Prevention Officer

For those who work in fire prevention, JIBC’s Fire Prevention Officer program enhances your skillset and…
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Fire Officer


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Fire Officer

For experienced firefighters, JIBC’s Fire Officer program delivers the education you need to receive your…
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Full Service Fire Fighter Operations


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Full Service Fire Fighter Operations

If you’re a member of a fire service and have completed JIBC's Interior Firefighter Operations program, this…
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Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Bridging


Paramedicine & Health Sciences
Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Bridging

These courses will prepare Advanced Care Paramedics (ACPs) trained outside of British Columbia (BC) with the…
Paramedicine & Health Sciences

Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Refresher


Paramedicine & Health Sciences
Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Refresher

Paramedicine & Health Sciences

Sheriff Recruit Training


Sheriff
Sheriff Recruit Training

If you've been hired as a sheriff recruit with the goal of becoming a deputy sheriff with BC Court Services,…
Sheriff

Law Enforcement Studies (LESD)


Law Enforcement & Investigation
Law Enforcement Studies (LESD)

If you want to gain the applied skills to be a sought-after graduate pursuing a rewarding career in law…
Law Enforcement & Investigation
Online Firefighter Training Course

Firefighter Training Courses & Resources

The Fire & Safety Division offers a wide range of courses and resources as it works with various partner agencies and organizations to support the education and training needs of the fire service and industry.

JIBC students standing by a fire

Course List by NFPA Standard

Find out which JIBC courses are available that meet specific National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards in firefighter training. All courses are available on a customized contract basis.

Mobile Live Fire Trailer

JIBC's Mobile Live-Fire Training Lab

The JIBC Mobile Live-Fire Training Lab is a unique resource that offers municipal and industrial fire departments throughout B.C. the opportunity to provide essential live-fire training in their own region.

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JIBC Student Support

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