This online firefighter education program provides students with the knowledge needed to become certified exterior firefighters in the province of British Columbia. The course features interactive learning material that helps students understand content better and it can be completed at the students pace. Students are permitted to take up to one year to complete the online learning program, however the program can usually be completed within approximately 70 dedicated hours of course work. Experienced Fire Service Instructors are available through the Moodle learning platform to assist students regularly.
The online program consists of the following 18 topics in an interactive learning format:
- Incident Command System (ICS) 100
- BC Hydro Electrical Safety Training
- Introduction to the Fire Service and Firefighter Safety.
- Communications
- Building Construction
- Fire Dynamics
- Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment
- Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Ropes and Knots
- Ground Ladders
- Forcible Entry
- Tactical Ventilation
- Fire Hose
- Hose Operations and Hose Streams
- Fire Suppression
- Overhaul, Property Conservation, and Scene Preservation
- Foam Fire Fighting, Liquid Fires, and Gas Fires
- Analyzing the Incident
Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a certificate of completion from the Canadian Fire Rescue College.
- Director: Erik Ives
- Instructor: Shari Ives
This course is designed for the first-line company officer/supervisor and satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter four "Fire Officer I". This portion of the program has been designed to improve your abilities to manage a single fire company. This course will cover the following chapters of the Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 6th Edition Textbook:
- The Company Officer
- Organizational Structure
- Leadership and Supervision
- Human Resources Management
- Communication
- Administrative Functions
- Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness
- Company-Level Training
- Building Construction and Fire Behavior
- Company-Level Fire Inspections and Preincident Planning
- Delivery of Emergency Services
The CFRC splits this program into two parts, the online portion which you are currently enrolled in, and the practical portion which is to be taken after the completion of the online program. Once both portions have been successfully completed, the student will be eligible to take the Pro-Board Certification exam and practical evaluation.
Students are reminded to thoroughly read through all relevant textbook materials and complete chapter questions before attempting chapter quizzes and tests. There are limited attempts for these quizzes and tests.
Feel free to post any questions about the program or its contents on the course questions forum, or contact your instructor directly.
- Manager: Erik Ives
This course is designed for the first-line company officer/supervisor and satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter five "Fire Officer II". This portion of the program has been designed to improve your abilities to manage multiple fire companies. This course will cover the following chapters of the Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 6th Edition Textbook:
12. The Company Officer II
13. Human Resources Management and Administrative Responsibilities II
14. Origin and Cause Determination
15. Delivery of Emergency Services II
16. Safety Investigations and Analyses
The CFRC splits this program into two parts, the online portion which you are currently enrolled in, and the practical portion which is to be taken after the completion of the online program. Once both portions have been successfully completed, the student will be eligible to take the Pro-Board Certification exam and practical evaluation.
Students are reminded to thoroughly read through all relevant textbook materials and complete chapter questions before attempting chapter quizzes and tests. There are limited attempts for these quizzes and tests.
Feel free to post any questions about the program or its contents on the course questions forum, or contact your instructor directly.
- Manager: Erik Ives
This course is designed to meet the needs of entry-level fire and emergency service instructors by meeting or exceeding the job performance requirements in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4 "Fire Instructor I". This course will cover the following chapters of the Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 9th Edition Textbook:
The CFRC splits this program into two parts, the online portion which you are currently enrolled in, and the practical portion which is to be taken after the completion of the online program. Once both portions have been successfully completed, the student will be eligible to take the Pro-Board Certification exam and practical evaluation.
Students are reminded to thoroughly read through all relevant textbook materials and complete chapter questions before attempting chapter quizzes and tests. There are limited attempts for these quizzes and tests.
Feel free to post any questions about the program or its contents on the course questions forum, or contact your instructor directly.
- Manager: Erik Ives
