Fanshawe College

Course Details

Advanced Diploma in Fire Inspection and Fire Safety Education

Course Description

Fire Inspection and Fire Safety Education is an Ontario College Advanced Diploma that prepares graduates to enter the fire service in the field of fire prevention. Through the program students will gain an understanding of the growing role of fire prevention within the fire service, as well as an understanding of the role of the fire service within the public safety sector. The program provides a foundation in fire science and fire mathematics. It also provides comprehensive coverage of relevant codes and legislation (e.g., Ontario Fire Code and the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, the Ontario Building Code and the Building Code Act) that are the basis for all fire prevention activities, from enforcement to education. The core vocational curriculum is aligned with several professional credentials offered by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): Fire Inspector I and II, Plan Examiner I, Fire and Life Safety Educator I and II, and Public Information Officer. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to write the NFPA exams to become Ontario certified. In addition, graduates will be eligible to write the Ontario Building Code exams required to qualify as Building Officials under the Building Code Act. Students will also graduate with the communication skills and interpersonal skills they need to function as leaders in the fire service and in the community. The program includes a mentorship to expose students to a variety of fire service environments.

Course Duration

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90week

Career outcomes

Graduates of Fire Inspection and Fire Safety Education are prepared to enter the public sector fire service as fire inspectors, plan examiners, fire educators and public information officers. Graduates are also prepared to enter the private sector in a variety of inspection and prevention roles.




Advanced Diploma in Fire Inspection and Fire Safety Education Fanshawe College