Fire Officer Certificate Program
The curriculum for all emergency response programs delivered through the Vancouver Island Emergency Response Academy is exciting, current and relevant to your duties as an emergency responder. Students are challenged through realistic hands-on practical scenarios and interactive classroom activities. Training delivered by the Academy meets or exceeds the relevant National Fire Protection Association Standard and is accredited by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board).
Fire Officer 1 Certificate Program (NFPA 1021)
This ten day 80 hour program is designed to meet the requirements of senior Firefighters that aspire to become Company Officers. Participants gain the ability and knowledge to perform the duties of a junior officer. The course is designed around classroom lectures, group interactive exercises, table exercises and practical fire ground evolutions.
The 16 program modules include:
- Role of the Fire Officer
- Public Relations
- Recognizing and Managing Cultural Diversity
- Safety and Wellness of Fire Personnel
- Management Within Organizational Structure
- Community Awareness
- Building Construction
- Incident Command System
- Fire Officer Responsibilities in Compliance and Accountability
- Fire Safety Education
- Functional Leadership
- Fire Cause Determination
- Problem Solving
- Performance Appraisals
- Effective Communication Skills
- Strategy and Tactics
Start Date:
Fall 2012
Application Date:
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Admission Requirements:
- Firefighter 2 certification (NFPA 1001)
- Fire Service Instructor Level I certification (NFPA 1041)
Reference Manual: IFSTA Fire Department Company Officer, 3rd Edition
Tuition:
$1550
Fire Officer 2 Certificate Program (NFPA 1021)
This nine day 72 hour program is designed to meet the training requirements and give the participant the ability and knowledge to perform their duties as a mid Level Company Officer. The course is designed around classroom lectures, group interactive exercises, table exercises and practical fire ground evolutions.
The modules in this program include:
- Human Resource Management
- Working Government Agencies
- Budgetary Process
- Health and Safety
- Public Fire Education
- Organizational Communication
- Managing Affirmative Action
- Superiors and Subordinate Interaction
- Information Management Systems
- Fire Safety Inspection
- Specialized Fire Protection Equipment
- Strategic Planning
Start Date:
March 2012
Application Date:
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Admission Requirements:
- Fire Officer 1 certification (NFPA 1021)
- Fire Service Instructor Level I certification (NFPA 1041)
- Fire Service Instructor Level 2 certification (NFPA 1041)
Reference Manual: IFSTA Fire Department Company Officer, 3rd Edition
Tuition:
$1200
How To Apply:
- Complete the Vancouver Island University Application for Admission form and include original transcripts.
- Include a $35 application fee for first time applicants of Vancouver Island University.
- Accepted students will receive a letter from Admissions outlining fee payment procedures.
Submit your application, along with all required documentation, to:
Vancouver Island University
Registration Centre, Building 200,
900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo BC V9R 5S5
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
The
registration and fee information included here is for Canadian students only.
Contact the International Education office in Building 255 for information.
International students must apply by following the international
student application procedure.