Firefighter Training Courses & Resources

We offer many online courses to meet the training and NFPA certification needs of firefighters. 

You may have to complete prerequisites before enrolling in some courses. 

FIRE-1100 requires enrollment in the Fire Officer Certificate. 

Courses are open to all members of the fire service including administrative staff. Click on a course to see how much it costs and learn about other enrollment requirements. 

• FIRE-1265 BC Fire Code
• FIRE 1130 Budget Management
• FIRE-1140 Business Operations
• FIRE-1111 Company Inspections
• FIRE-1143 Community & Organizational Leadership 2
• FIRE-1206 Fire & Life Safety Educator I
• FIRE-1270 Fire Cause & Origin 1
• FIRE-1100 Fire Service Administration 1
• FIRE-1120 Fire Service Administration 2
• FIRE-1201 Fire Service Instructor 1
• FIRE-1202 Fire Service Instructor 2
• FIRE-1113 Frontline Leadership Fire 1
• FIRE-1123 Frontline Leadership Fire 2
• HZMT-1100 HazMat Response-Awareness
• FIRE-1131 Leading People I
• FIRE-1141 Leading People II 
• FIRE-1209 Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist

JIBC Emergency Management Division online courses

These courses are open for general enrolment. Most of them are a part of the online Emergency Management Certificate program. Click on a course to see how much it costs and learn about other enrollment requirements. 

• EMRG-1200 Incident Command System - Level 100 / ICS 100
• EMRG-1220 Incident Command System - Level 200 / ICS 200
• EMRG-1230 Incident Command System - Level 300 / ICS 300
• EMRG-1100 Introduction to Emergency Management in Canada
• EMRG-1143 Psychosocial Resilience in Disasters
• EMRG-1139 Developing Emergency Management Plans
• ESMS-1300 Foundations of Emergency Management I
• EMRG-1150 Introduction to Emergency Management Exercise Design
• EMRG-1151 Designing and Conducting Discussion-Based Exercises
• EMRG-1152 Designing Operations-Based Exercises
• EMRG-1153 Conducting Operations-Based Exercises

Fire Officer Certificate Program

Fire Prevention Officer Certificate Program

Tuition Firefighter Training Courses

Training Firefighters Online - Quick Tips

Check out this infographic that outlines elements to consider when training firefighters online.

JIBC Learning Hub

The JIBC Learning Hub provides a wide range of resources for creating effective online training.

BC Campus

Funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skill & Training, BC Campus supports post-secondary institutions of British Columbia as they adopt, adapt, and evolve their teaching and learning practices to create a better experience for students.

Miro

Miro is an online collaborative whiteboarding platform designed to bring teams together, anytime, anywhere.

JIBC Library

All members of the BC Fire Training Officers Association (BCFTOA) have access to firefighting resources and videos. Access them through the JIBC Library.

JIBC HazMat Awareness App

Hazardous Materials for Awareness Level Personnel focuses on recognition of a hazardous emergency, personnel safety, hazard assessment, and the notification of the emergency response team. The app is designed to prepare the user for certification at the NFPA 472 (2012) Awareness Level. The app may also be used as a resource for training or review purposes. Download it from iTunes.

JIBC HazMat Awareness eBook

JIBC’s Hazardous Materials Awareness eBook covers the competencies required by NFPA 472 (2008) standards for awareness level personnel. It was designed to be used with JIBC’s HazMat Awareness app. It is a free resource that can be downloaded on Apple iPad devices. Download it from iTunes.

Free Emergency Management Resources

My Emergency Management Resources is JIBC's free-access portal designed to meet the needs of all communities, agencies, and private businesses across Canada.

Free Emergency Management Webinars

We've partnered with Emergency Management British Columbia (EMBC) to offer free webinars related to emergency management and the effective running of Emergency Operation Centres. The latest webinar and recordings of all past webinars are available on the Emergency Management Webinars page.

Academic accommodations are possible for students with disabilities in all JIBC programs.

To set up accommodations, contact studentresources@jibc.ca. Students must submit documentation of their disability as well as complete a student info and consent form.

Visit the Disability Services page for more information.  
 

Mental Health Resources

• BC First Responders' Mental Health including a link to the app
• Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty
• Train Your Brain to Boost Your Immune System
• Managing Stress and Anxiety: Stress and Coping
• 19 Ways to Support Your Mental Health During Covid-19
• Mental Health Considerations During COVID-19 from WHO

Podcasts

• Fire fighting in Canada Podcasts
• NFPA Journal Podcasts
• Firefighter Training Podcast
• Code 3 The Firefighter’s Podcast
• Situational Awareness Matters Podcast
• EM Weekly Podcast
• The Volunteer Fire Fighter Podcast

Videos

• FireEngineering Two minute Training Videos covering topics such as vehicle extrication, HVAC, coordinated ventilation and more
• TEDxJIBC - Climbing the Ladder to Stronger Mental Health, Steve Serbic
• TEDxJIBC - Mindfulness: Tao of Living, Jeff Cartwright

Training Materials

• VFIS Situational Awareness Training covering topics such as vehicle rescues, responding to emergency scenes and structure fires
• Lexipol COVID-19 Training - Free Covid-19 policies, courses and training tools

Articles

• Reframing Situational Awareness (Literature Review)

Online Training

• US Fire Administration National Fire Academy online courses including self-study and facilitated
• Fire Hero Learning Network providing online courses on a range of topics
• NFPA Online Training providing online courses and webinars
• National Association of State Fire Marshals Program providing online training in topics from implementing a residential sprinkler program to crowd manager training

Other Resources

• USFA webpage with detailed information about Civil Unrest
• NFPA Xchange
• Fentanyl Safety for First Responders
• BC Wildfire Service’s FireSmart
• First Responder Utility Safety Training
• NFPA Firewise Public Education
• Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Training
• Canadian Firefighter Understanding Autism

Contribute to the professional development of Fire Service members in B.C., across Canada, and internationally

JIBC is the only entity in BC to be dually accredited by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (The Pro Board) and the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).

JIBC Evaluators in the Fire & Safety Division serve an integral role in ensuring that Fire Service members who have completed JIBC courses and training have done so to the level required to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and the requirements of our accreditation.

JIBC Evaluators are responsible for:

• Proctoring written exams
• Preparing, delivering and evaluating practical skills tests
• Conducting assignment-based assessments

If you want to contribute to the professional development of Fire Service members in your community, become a certified JIBC Evaluator. 

Requirements for New JIBC Evaluators

To apply to become a JIBC Evaluator, save the Evaluator Application Form to your desktop and submit the completed form to evaluator@jibc.ca (or print, fill and fax form to 604.528.5660). Be sure to include the following documentation:

• CV or resume showing proof of a minimum of five (5) years Fire Service experience and Subject Matter Expertise (to at least a level higher than you are applying to evaluate).
• Proof of NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor I
• Proof of minimum of three (3) years of instructional experience
• Letters of support and reference from your fire department.
• Prior Learning and Experience may be recognized for equivalency.

Certification of prospective JIBC Evaluators will consist of cognitive and practical components. You must achieve a minimum grade of 75% on a 40-minute multiple choice exam. The exam will be proctored and timed. You may also be required to conduct a practical skills evaluation, which will be overseen and assessed by JIBC staff or a proctor specifically approved by JIBC's Fire & Safety Division (FSD) for this purpose.

The multiple choice exam is based on the content on the JIBC Evaluator Course website. You will be allowed one re-write if your grade is above 60% on your first attempt. If you are unsuccessful, in achieving 60% on your first attempt or 75% on your second attempt, you will be required to wait six months before re-taking the course and re-attempting your evaluation(s).

Once you have been granted JIBC evaluator certification, you must conduct a minimum of four (4) documented FSD student evaluations per year. Qualifying evaluations include the conducting of skills-based assessments and/or the marking of assignments for face-to-face, online, or blended courses.

All JIBC evaluators must re-certify every three (3) years following their initial certification. Note that re-certification only includes cognitive assessment (i.e., there is no practical skills evaluation requirement). However, our FSD intends to periodically audit, train and provide professional development opportunities for all evaluators to continue to hone their skills.

Visit the JIBC Evaluator webpage for more information about the steps to becoming a JIBC Evaluator.

Requirements for Current JIBC Evaluators

To recertify as an Evaluator, save the Evaluator Application Form to your desktop and submit the completed form to evaluator@jibc.ca (or print, fill and fax form to 604.528.5660).

If you are currently conducting evaluations on behalf of the FSD, your evaluation will consist of a cognitive assessment only. You will be required to write the same 40-question multiple-choice written exam and score a minimum of 75%. The exam is based on all the content on the JIBC Evaluator Course website. Your exam will be timed and proctored. 

If required, and your grade is above 60% on your first attempt, you will be granted one re-write opportunity. If you are unsuccessful, in achieving 60% on your first attempt or 75% on your second attempt, you will be required to wait six months before re-taking the course and re-attempting your evaluation(s).

While there will be no requirement for you to conduct a proctored, assessed practical skills evaluation, the FSD reserves the right to audit any JIBC evaluations conducted anywhere at any time. The FSD also aims to provide you with meaningful, guided opportunities for you to enhance your evaluative skill set through future workshops and training refreshers.

Once you have been granted JIBC Evaluator certification, you must conduct a minimum of four (4) documented FSD student evaluations per year. Qualifying evaluations include the conducting of skills-based assessments and/or the marking of assignments for face-to-face, online, or blended courses.

Evaluators should keep a log or documentation of evaluations performed, as proof may be required for re-certification.

All JIBC evaluators must re-certify every three (3) years following their initial certification. Note that re-certification only includes cognitive assessment (i.e., there is no practical skills evaluation requirement). However, the FSD intends to periodically audit, train and provide professional development opportunities for all evaluators to continue to hone their skills.

JIBC's Fire & Safety Division is an industry leader with a reputation for delivering high-quality experiential training. To provide the highest level of instruction to our students, the Fire & Safety Division hires expert practitioners and faculty to deliver a variety of programs and courses.

The Fire & Safety Division (FSD) hires new instructors based on needs for specific areas of the province and within program areas. Instructors will have opportunities to develop valuable teaching experience in BC, other parts of Canada, and internationally.

Duties and responsibilities for instructor positions include:

• Preparing and presenting classroom lectures
• Conducting and evaluating practical demonstrations
• Facilitating online course development and instruction
• Working collectively with our team of fire service instructors

If you have the knowledge and experience to share with other emergency services professionals, we encourage you to apply to join our team.

Our Fire & Safety Division has opportunities in two areas of instruction: Academic Programs and Continuing Professional Development.

Academic Program Positions

Required Qualifications

Candidates applying for these positions should be considered experts within the area of instruction with a proven record and established reputation in the industry. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the skills and abilities to instruct the curriculum and are required to have credentials equivalent to one level above the content area (ie. for teaching at the Bachelor level, a Master’s degree would be required) or a suitable combination of education and experience. Candidates must also meet the following requirements:

• 3-5 years of teaching experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a desire to share knowledge with others
• High level of proficiency with using computer software as support tools in delivering instruction. Tools may include Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience using web-based learning management systems (ie. Blackboard) for online course instruction is also an asset
• Willingness to assume leadership roles
• Ability to work within a dynamic team in an exciting environment
• Commitment to a collaborative and innovative approach to education
• Flexible availability

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Provincial Instructor Diploma, Professional Development Program or higher would be an asset
• Curriculum development experience
• Ability to perform or interest in applied research
• Knowledge of and experience using technology-based simulations

Continuing Professional Development Positions

Required Qualifications

Candidates applying for these positions will have an established reputation and proven record in the emergency service industry. They will also have the skills and abilities necessary to instruct the curriculum. Candidates are required to have recognized training/education credentials equivalent to one level above the content area (ie. for teaching at the Bachelor level, a Master’s degree would be required). A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates must also meet the following requirements:

• NFPA 1001 Level 1 & 2 (Full Service Level)
• Fire Service Instructor I (FSI 1), or equivalent
• High level of proficiency with using computer software as support tools in delivering instruction, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and the internet
• Willingness to assume leadership roles
• Ability to work within a dynamic team in an exciting environment
• Commitment to a collaborative and innovative approach to education
• Flexible availability
• Minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience, preferably with supervisory experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a desire to share knowledge with others

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Provincial Instructor Diploma or Professional Development Program would be an asset
• Curriculum development experience
• Knowledge of and experience using technology-based simulations
• Incident Safety Officer

Instructor Recruitment Process

Please take time to view the application/hiring process to become a new JIBC Fire & Safety Division instructor:

Submit Documents

• Letter of Application – Each candidate must submit a letter of application to the Coordinator/Program Manager of the discipline they are interested in instructing.
• Resume – Each candidate will also submit a current resume detailing content area education and experience and relevant teaching experience

Interview

Once the Coordinator/Program Manager has reviewed the submitted documents, they will arrange an interview with successful candidates. This interview will give the candidate the opportunity to discuss:

• Background and experience
• JIBC’s expectations of the instructor 
• Instructor expectations of the JIBC

References

After the interview process is completed, each candidate will be required to submit two references that can speak to the applicant’s content knowledge and instructional experience. Each reference will be contacted by the Coordinator/Program Manager (by phone or in person) to provide a reference to support the application.

At this time, the Coordinator/Program Manager may also seek feedback from others within the industry who may know the candidate.

Government Regulatory Bodies

 
Office of the Fire Commissioner

WorkSafeBC (Workers Compensation Board of BC)

International Standards and Accreditation 

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)

National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board)
 

Professional Firefighter Associations

Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC)

Fire Chiefs' Association of British Columbia

BC Fire Training Officers Association

Fire Prevention Officers' Association of British Columbia

British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters Association

Volunteer Fire Fighters' Association of British Columbia