Many JIBC firefighter courses are designed to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. These courses are accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and the Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (Pro Board®).
All JIBC courses are available on a customized contract basis. To discuss your firefighter training options, contact the Fire & Safety Division.
All courses in the Full Service Firefighter Operations and Firefighting Technologies Certificate programs are accredited to NFPA 1001.
All courses in the Fire Officer Certificate program are accredited to NFPA 1021.
For upcoming course offerings, visit the online Fire Officer Course Calendar.
| Course |
|---|
| HZMT-1100 Hazardous Materials Emergency Response - Awareness |
| HZMT-1110 Hazardous Materials Emergency Response - Operations |
| HZMT-1120 Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Technician |
* Five days on campus
Courses are also offered through our Authorized Providers below:
Comox Fire & Rescue
For information or to register, please contact Comox Fire Hall directly:
Tel: 250.339.2421 or email firehall@comox.ca
Kelowna Fire & Rescue
For information or to register, please contact Kelowna Fire Department directly:
Lou Wilde, Deputy Fire Chief
Tel: 250.469.8769 or email lwilde@kelowna.ca
Specialized Training and Courses
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
- Atmospheric Monitoring
- Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Spill Control
Courses only available by request, if available. To schedule and arrange for a contract offering of specialized training or courses, please contact the Coordinator.
Format
The majority of these courses are delivered in a classroom setting with practical field exercise components. There are also courses offered in a blended delivery with both classroom and online components.
Books & Supplies
For required books and supplies, please see specific course descriptions.
