Fire Protection Engineering Technician

About this programme

Are you interested in pursuing a career in firefighting? This diploma program will help you establish the fundamentals to support your career in firefighting or as a fire protection engineering technician. Your studies will include introduction to the fire service, firefighter fitness and building/fire code analysis. You will also gain hands-on experiential learning in the areas of technical rescue, wildland firefighting and fire alarm and suppression systems. This diploma provides you with a solid foundation of fire protection principles to fortify your firefighter career aspirations while helping to explore the wider fire protection industry. After the first semester, a separate fire protection engineering technician stream is available for those interested in pursuing the fire alarm and suppression system design and maintenance career options. Graduates of this program have the option to transfer into the Firefighter, Pre-Service Education and Training program. This diploma obtained through this program is a preferred qualification for many firefighter applications in Ontario. In providing a real-world experience, indoor and outdoor lab-based subjects will require the use of appropriate industry health and safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE). This unique program allows you to focus on your desired firefighting or fire alarm technician career aspirations. Since 1972, we have continuously evolved to meet the needs of fire departments and other industry partners so that you are highly employable. With course topics, delivery methods, career opportuni