Be the one advancing your firefighting career

Applications for the JIBC Fire Officer Certificate program are now being accepted from experienced firefighters looking to advance their careers.

Complete a ProBoard^® and IFSAC accredited program that covers all four levels of the NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. Take courses that focus on specific competencies of the standard with nearly all courses available online, part-time.

Courses open for registration include:

  •  Fire Service Administration I
  •  Fire & Life Safety Educator I
  •  Fire Service Instructor I
  •  Frontline Leadership (Level 1, Level 2)
  •  Company Inspections
  •  Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist
  •  Fire Inspector I

Transfer credit and advanced standing options available. Graduates of the Fire Officer Certificate can also further their education by laddering into the Fire & Safety Studies Diploma.

“The fire service of today and of tomorrow requires people who are life-long learners, people who seek out information and challenges. JIBC provides those individuals with an avenue to pursue these objectives.” - Brian Hutchinson, Fire Chief, District of North Vancouver Fire & Rescue.