Fire Inspection and Fire Safety Education Fanshawe College

Program Description

Fires can happen anytime, anywhere, with devastating outcomes. The Fire Inspection and Fire Safety Education program is the first of its kind in Canada and will provide you with vital training to protect people and properties from catastrophic fires before they start. In this six semester, three-year advanced diploma program, you'll learn about everything from enforcement to education in your fire inspector training. As the basis for all fire prevention activities, education is key. On your journey to achieving your fire inspector certification, you'll gain an understanding of the growing role of fire prevention within the public and private sectors of the fire service industry in our fire prevention course. With a foundation in fire science and fire mathematics, you'll study a comprehensive range of relevant codes and legislation, such as the Ontario Fire Code, Fire Protection and Prevention Act, the Ontario Building Code and the Building Code Act. The fire prevention course also includes a mentorship to expose students to a variety of fire service environments.

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