Is this program right for you?
If you’re already serving in the fire service and want to move into a full-service, operations-level role, this program is designed for you. It is open only to fire service personnel.
What you’ll gain
- Applied knowledge and hands-on skills to supervise and lead with confidence.
- The competencies needed to advance in your fire service career.
Recognized credentials
Earn credentials that meet all four levels of the NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. Your training will be recognized by IFSAC and ProBoard®, ensuring your skills meet national and international standards.
This program is for fire service members who want to take the next step in their careers, including:
- Experienced firefighters preparing to become officers
- Current officers looking to strengthen their leadership skills
- Fire service personnel who need to meet BC’s Fire Service Minimum Training Standards, as set by the Office of the Fire Commissioner
Program strengths
- Curriculum designed specifically for fire service professionals
- Training that meets nationally and internationally recognized standards
- Credentials accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard®
- Practical skills you can apply on the job immediately
- Preparation for leadership roles within your department
This program focuses on both technical and leadership skills. You will:
- Build competencies to supervise and lead effectively
- Learn advanced fire suppression techniques
- Develop the knowledge needed to exceed BC’s Fire Service Minimum Training Standards
- Strengthen your ability to contribute to your department’s success and safety
What you need to graduate
This program consists of 12 courses.
Students have 12 months to complete a course from the date of registration. They also have up to three years (36 months) to complete all the courses in the program to receive a Certificate of Completion.
Program Format
We deliver the courses through an in-house training model that involves a mix of online and in-person courses. The in-person courses take place at a JIBC campus or designated firefighter training facility in the community.
Upcoming Intakes
There are no application deadlines or set start dates. Fire department training officers can submit program applications for their members anytime.
Exams & Evaluations
Online Final Theory Examination
Online final theory examinations must be requested for each student by the department training officer (or department designate) and must be proctored. Students must be registered in the course before training officers can request the exams. Students must complete all FIRE-1057 Knowledge Quizzes before taking the final exam.
Students must achieve a minimum passing grade of 60% on all quizzes and the final theory exam.
Fire departments can register their members by submitting the group knowledge final exam request form for fire departments.
Individuals (general public/industry/non-fire department staff) can register via the knowledge final exam request form for individuals.
Practical Skills Evaluations
Skills Evaluation requests are only available to students currently registered in FIRE-1058.
Skills Evaluations must be requested for each student by the department training officer (or department designate) and must be evaluated by a JIBC-certified evaluator.
Each student must achieve a minimum passing grade of 75% in a selection of mandatory and randomly selected skills.
- Skills Evaluation 1 - Module 1
- Skills Evaluation 2 - Module 2
- Skills Evaluation 3 - Module
Complete and submit the practical skills registration form.
Tuition
Contact the Fire & Safety Division for specific program cost and fee information.
Textbooks & Supplies
We will supply course manuals when students attend class. If additional books or other materials are required, we will let students know after they are accepted into the program.
STEP one - Determine Eligibility
This program is open to fire service personnel only. Prerequisites are based on fire department criteria. The training officer or department designate must register students.
An application fee of $75 will be charged per student for the level of service training requested (Exterior, Interior OR Full Service).
We will waive this fee if a student is already registered in the Basic, FFI or FFI & II.
There is no additional application fee for students (with the intent to train) who have already been registered in the Exterior Firefighter Operations Program.
STEP two - Submit Your Completed Program Application Form
Complete the program application form and submit it to the Admissions Office:
EMAIL
admissions@jibc.ca
MAIL
Admissions Office
Justice Institute of British Columbia
715 McBride Boulevard
New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4
FAX
604.528.5653
Please allow 2-3 business days for processing.
You will receive a confirmation email from the Admissions Office regarding your application.
Withdrawal Policy: Non-refundable and non-transferable
STEP three - Register for Courses
After submitting the program application form, students can register for courses by completing the course registration form and submitting it to vocationalfftc@jibc.ca.
If you don’t have a JIBC number for your students, you can still submit the form, ensuring you have filled in the DOB field.
Allow up to 14 business days to complete the course registration process.
Important Dates
There are no specific application deadlines or set start dates. Fire department training officers can submit program applications for their members anytime.
Required Documents
Training officers must submit their members' program application form to the Admissions office with a $75 application fee per student (if applicable).
International Applicants
International applicants are encouraged to contact JIBC's Office of International Affairs.
Q: How long do I have to complete a course?
A: Students have 12 months to complete a course from the date of registration.
Q: How long do I have to complete this program?
A: Students have up to three years (36 months) to complete all the courses in the Full Service FireFighter Operations program to receive a Certificate of Completion.
Q: What is the Withdrawal Policy for this program?
A: There is a $50 non-refundable administrative fee per student from the date of a course registration form is received. The course fees are non-refundable from the date the student and/or the Training Assistant information is emailed. Registration/Course fees are non-transferable.
Upon successful registration, training officers and firefighting students will receive an email with directions on how to access their courses. Once registered into FIRE-1057, FIRE-1058, and/or FIRE-1059, students will have 12 months to complete the course.
Q: What are the start dates?
A: For course registration requests received between the 1st and the 15th of the month, the course start date will be the 1st of the following month.
For course registration requests received between the 16th and the last day of the month, the course start date will be the 15th of the following month.
Q: Who do I contact with questions?
A: If you have any questions, please email vocationalfftc@jibc.ca.
Q: When are the Program Completion Certificates issued?
A: JIBC Certificates of Completion for Fire & Safety Division (FSD) programs are printed and mailed out 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 FSD at fire@jibc.ca.
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