FIRE ~SAFETY Division Course Calendar 2008 Table of Contents Section 1: GENERAL INFORMATION Fire & Safety Division ............................................................ 4 Location and Contact Information ............................................ 5 Location Map ............................................................ 6 Justice Institute of BC ............................................................. 7 How to Use This Calendar ......................................................... 9 Course Location Flexibility ........................................................ 9 Services Offered ................................................................. 9 Contract Courses ......................................................... 9 Regional Training Weekends ................................................. 9 Fire & Safety Division Executive Programs ..................................... 10 Flexible Delivery ......................................................... 10 Training Materials for Purchase .............................................. 10 Library ................................................................. 11 Justice Institute Store ...................................................... 10 Student Information .............................................................. 12 Course Schedule and Fee Information ................................................ 12 Fee Structure for Clients .......................................................... 13 Registration .................................................................... 13 Section 2: PROGRAMS Bachelor of Fire & Safety Studies .................................................... 17 Basic Fire Fighting Certificate ...................................................... 21 Fire Fighter Certification Program ................................................... 22 Evaluator Certification Workshop ............................................. 23 NFPA 1001 Challenge ............................................................. 24 Career Fire Fighter Pre-employment Certificate Program .................................. 24 Industrial Emergency Responder Certificate Program ..................................... 26 Fire Officer Certification .......................................................... 28 Fire Service Leadership Diploma Program ............................................. 28 Fire Officer I ............................................................ 30 Fire Officer II ............................................................ 32 Fire Officer III ........................................................... 34 Fire Officer IV ........................................................... 35 Section 3: COURSES Airport Emergency Response Courses ............................................... 39 Aircraft Emergency Response Awareness ........................................ 39 Emergency Response Involving Downed Aircraft ................................. 39 Apparatus Training Courses ....................................................... 40 Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVD) ...................................... 40 Emergency Vehicle Operation (EVO) .......................................... 40 Water Tender Operations ................................................... 40 Pumps and Pumping ...................................................... 41 Emergency Scene Management Courses ............................................... 41 Emergency Scene Management I .............................................. 41 Table of Contents Emergency Scene Management II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Emergency Scene Management III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Fire Fighting Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Fire and Structural Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Incident Safety Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Live Fire – Level I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Live Fire – Level II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Live Fire – Level III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Live Fire Custom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Shipboard Fire Fighting for the Land Based Fire Fighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Strategies and Tactics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Strategies and Tactics – Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Vehicle Rescue – Level I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Vehicle Rescue – Level II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Forest Fire Suppression Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Basic Fire Suppression and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Hazardous Materials Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Atmospheric Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Hazardous Materials Emergency Response - Spill Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Weapons of Mass Destruction Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Hazardous Materials Emergency Response – Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Hazardous Materials Emergency Response – Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Hazardous Materials Emergency Response – Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Hazardous Materials Emergency Response for Incident Commanders – Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Terrorism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Hazardous Materials Emergency Response – Refresher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Rail Tank Car Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Industry Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Building Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Fire Safety and Extinguisher Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 H2S Safety & Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Industrial Fire Fighter – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Industrial Fire Brigade – Incipient. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Industrial Fire Brigade – Advanced Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Industrial Fire Brigade – Interior Structural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Industrial Fire Brigade Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Refinery Fire Fighter – Level I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Refinery Fire Fighter – Level II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 2 Fire Protection &: Inspection Courses ................................................ 54 Fire Cause and Origin I .................................................... 54 Fire Cause and Origin ll .................................................... 54 Fire Inspector I .......................................................... 55 Fire Inspector ll .......................................................... 55 Plan Examiner I .......................................................... 56 Certified Professional ...................................................... 56 Instructor Courses .............................................................. 57 Fire and Life Safety Educator I ............................................... 57 Fire and Life Safety Educator 11/lll ............................................ 57 Child Passenger Safety Technician ............................................ 58 Fire Service Instructor I .................................................... 58 Fire Service Instructor ll ................................................... 58 Technical Rescue Courses ......................................................... 59 Confined Space Rescue - Awareness ........................................... 59 Confined Space Rescue - Operations .......................................... 59 Confined Space Rescue - Technician ........................................... 60 Confined Space Rescue - Refresher ........................................... 60 Fall Protection ........................................................... 60 Technical Low to Steep Angle Rope Rescue - Awareness ........................... 61 Technical High Angle Rope Rescue - Operations ................................. 61 Technical High Angle Rope Rescue - Technician ................................. 61 Industrial/High Angle Rope Rescue ........................................... 62 Tower Crane Rescue Refresher ............................................... 62 General Courses ................................................................ 62 Basic Orientation for New Departments ........................................ 62 Employability Skills ....................................................... 63 Also of Interest ................................................................. 63 Centre for Conflict Resolution ............................................... 63 Centre for Conflict Resolution and Centre for Leadership ........................... 64 Critical Incident Stress Management .................................. 64 Section 4: INDEXES Alphabetical ................................................................... 66 Maple Ridge Campus ............................................................. 67 New Westminster Campus ........................................................ 68 International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) Material Order Form ...................................................... 69 3 Fi re & Safety Division The Justice Institute of British Columbia QIBC) Fire & Safety Division delivers programs and courses from two locations; the New Westminster Campus and the Maple Ridge Campus. Please see maps on the following page. The New Westminster Campus focuses on educating department personnel through fire officer certification, instructor and inspector training, as well as the Fire Service Leadership Diploma and Bachelors of Fire and Safety Studies and customized courses. The Maple Ridge Campus delivers a wide range of courses and programs, from basic structural, marine and industrial fire fighting and pre-employment fire fighter training to hazardous materials courses and specialized programs developed to meet client needs. Courses focus on hands-on training combined with classroom theory. Small class sizes ensure everyone participates in the learning process. The Maple Ridge Campus is located 58 kilometres east of Vancouver. It includes training areas and props designed for a wide range of scenarios, such as the eleven-railcar derailment configuration, tower crane, extinguisher training, live fire, hazardous materials response props, and confined space rescue. Location and Contact Information Fire & Safety Division New Westminster Campus 715 McBride Boulevard New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4 Tel: 604-528-5657 Toll Free: 888-214-3177 Fax: 604-528-5660 E-mail: fsd-newwest@jibc.ca Fire & Safety Division Maple Ridge Campus 13500 - 256th Street Maple Ridge, BC V4R 1C9 Tel: 604-462-1000 Toll Free: 888-844-0445 Fax: 604-462-9149 E-mail: fsd-mapleridge@jibc.ca 5 SECTION 1 w◊E .. GOlOEN EARS .,. PAOV1NC1AI. s MAPLE RIDGE - T OM1$SJ0N TO A880TSFOAO ALDERGROVE t Directions to: Maple Ridge N • Take the Lougheed Highway (No. 7) to Maple Ridge • As you enter Maple Ridge turn left on Dewdney Trunk Road • Turn left on 256th St • The Site is approx. 3 km, on the right COQUITLAM ENGLISH 8AY TO USA 13500 · 256th Street Maple Ridge BCV4R1C9 Telephone : (604) 462-1000 Facsimile: (604) 462·9149 6 General Information 3. JUSTICE INSTITUTE Maple Ridge Cam us The Justice Institute of British Columbia The Justice Institute of British Columbia is a dynamic, post-secondary learning organization recognized nationally and internationally for continuous improvement and innovative education. Our unique provincial mandate encompasses education and training in the areas of criminal and social justice, public safety and social services making British Columbia's communities safer places to live. Each year theJIBC's distinctive educational co-op model attracts more than 40,000 students from across Canada and throughout the world. More than 1,500 courses, seminars and conferences are offered in residence atJIBC campuses, in communities around the province, at employers' preferred locations, and online through the "virtual" JIBC. Customized courses and services are also offered for government and industry. Our academies and divisions reflect the following areas of expertise: • Aboriginal Programs and Services • Centre for Conflict Resolution & Centre for Leadership • Child, Family and Community Safety Division • Corrections and Community Justice Division • Courts Academy • Emergency Management Division • Fire & Safety Division • Pacific Traffic Education Centre • Paramedic Academy • Police Academy Local and International Clientele The JIBC has earned an international reputation for professional standards and adaptability and for its state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Our students are local and global, as clients from around the world look to us for education, training and consulting services. Countries such as Hong Kong, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, and the United States have called on our staff and instructors' expertise to educate, consult and evaluate their services. For more information on our programs and services, visit www.jibc.ca or call 604-525-5422. JIBC Telephone Directory Aboriginal Programs and Services Centre for Conflict Resolution and Centre for Leadership Centre for Exercise Design & Simulation Child, Family and Community Safety Division Corrections and Community Justice Division Courts Academy Emergency Management Division External Relations and Development Finance and Administration Fire & Safety Division Human Resources 7 SECTION 1 604-528-5608 604-528-5608 or toll free 1-888-799-0801 604-528-5570 604-528-5608 or toll free 1-888-799-4085 604-528-5690 or toll free 1-866-722-5690 604-528-5567 or toll free 1-877-275-4337 604-528-5790 or toll free 1-888-251-5230 604-528-5506 604-528-5502 604-528-5657 or toll free 1-888-214-3177 604-528-5508 General Information Library Main Reception Pacific Traffic Education Centre Paramedic Academy Police Academy President’s Office Registration Store Student Services 604-528-5599 604-525-5422 or toll free 1-888-865-7764 604-528-5805 604-528-5690 or toll free 1-866-722-5690 604-528-5753 or toll free 1-888-661-9923 604-528-5502 604-528-5590 or toll free 1-877-528-5591 604-528-5870 604-528-5588 or toll free 1-877-528-5591 JIBC Campus Contact Information New Westminster Campus 715 McBride Blvd. New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4 Tel: 604-525-5422 or toll free 1-888-214-3177 Fax: 604-528-5518 Okanagan Campus 825 Walrod St Kelowna, BC V1Y 2S4 Tel: 250-469-6020 Victoria Campus Suite 101- 910 Government St. Victoria BC V8W 1X3 Tel: 250-405-3500 Fax: 250-405-3505 Maple Ridge Campus 13500-256 Street Maple Ridge, BC V4R 1C9 Tel: 604-462-1000 or toll free 1-888-844-0445 Fax: 604-462-9149 Vancouver Downtown Campus 18th floor 400 Burrard St Vancouver, BC V6C 3A6 Tel: 604-528-5590 Fax: 604-528-5653 8 How to Use This Calendar The Fire & Safety Division offers programs and courses to a wide variety of clients. For ease of use, we have divided this calendar into four main sections: General Information, Programs, Courses, and Indexes. The Programs and Courses sections are categorized by organizational headings. For a complete alphabetical listing of ALL of our courses please see the index starting on page 65. We have further categorized the Programs and Courses listings into three types based on the client market served: general public, fire service, and industry/marine. Not all courses offered are available to each category. Beside the course/program listing, we have used icons to designate each category. The icons used are as follows: Course Location Flexibility @i) General Public C Fire Service €, Industry/Marine Courses can be delivered on site or at a clients' location if there is an appropriate number of students. Services Offered Contract Courses In addition to the wide range of courses and programs listed in this calendar, the Fire & Safety Division offers customized and site-specific courses. We can adapt existing courses or design new courses to meet client needs. All custom courses are designed in consultation with the client and reference any and all relevant standards or needs. Courses can be presented at the client's facility on a contract basis. For further information on contract courses, contact the Fire & Safety Division, Maple Ridge Campus at 604-462-1000 or the New Westminster Campus at 604-528-5657. Regional Training Weekends The Fire & Safety Division is committed to the provision of high-quality emergency response training throughout the province. One way to encourage participation in training through the delivery of Regional Training Weekends. Regional Training Weekends are used to provide geographically specific training. This is achieved through the use of a Host Fire Department concept. A Host Fire Department assists with the organizational services involved in a training weekend. If you wish to host a Regional Training Weekend, or need more information please contact: Regional Training Coordinator Fire & Safety Division - Maple Ridge Campus 13500 - 256th Street Maple Ridge, BC. V4R 1C9 Phone: 604-462-1000 Fax: 604-462-9 149 9 SECTION 1 General Information Fire & Safety Division Executive Programs The Justice Institute of British Columbia’s Fire & Safety Division is one of the top training organizations in North America in the emergency response field. Our programs have a huge impact – they help you to save lives. The Fire & Safety Division's executive programs are developed specifically for fire chiefs and the highest level senior managers – the leaders of organizational change. These programs will help improve working relationships, enhance organizational and personal effectiveness, and create better outcomes for individuals, the organizations they work with, and the communities they serve. Join us and you’ll understand the potential for impact. For more information please contact: Coordinator Executive Programs Phone: 604-462-1000 Flexible Delivery Many Fire & Safety Division courses are offered in the distance learning format. They are identified as such in the course descriptions in this calendar. This method allows students to work at their own pace within the structure of a three month semester. Distance education courses are available through correspondence and via the internet. Training Materials for Purchase The Fire & Safety Division offers a range of materials that support our programs. The Fire & Safety Division is the authorized IFSTA/Fire Protection Publications and Jones and Bartlett distributor for the province of British Columbia. In addition we also offer our own publications. The Fire & Safety Division offers IFSTA’s and Jones and Bartlett’s complete line of publications and related training materials. These materials support a wide range of training topics for fire, safety, industrial and medical users. Purchasing Materials If you are interested in purchasing IFSTA , Jones and Bartlett materials or Fire & Safety Division Publications, please contact the Fire & Safety Division at 604-528-5657 or see the IFSTA order form at the back of this calendar. In addition, all textbooks required for the Fire Officer Program can be ordered on our web site at: www.jibc.ca/fire and click on “forms” There is a 5% discount for prepaid orders. Fire & Safety Division Publications Risk Management for the Fire Service, 2nd Edition. ISBN 0-7726-3985-X, 58 pages, Price $25.00 plus gst. This publication explores the legal aspects of liability and focuses on issues in the fire service and ways of preventing exposure to potential lawsuits. Health and Fitness in the Fire Service. By James B. Carter Phd. ISBN 0-7726-5115-9, 61 pages, Price $25.00 plus gst. This publication is a guide for fire fighters who wish to attain and maintain a high level of fitness. 10 The JIBC Library is located at the New Westminster campus. Library and information services are provided to members of all BC fire departments, and, to students enrolled inJIBC programs. In addition to mail and in-person, many services and resources are accessible online or via e-mail. If you have specific requests for information, contact the Library directly. The Library collection includes videos, DVDs, books and magazines on public safety and justice topics. Some topics include: • Training • Apparatus and Equipment • Management • Disasters and Hazardous Materials • Fire Behaviour • Fire Prevention and Suppression • Smoke and Ventilation • Rescue and First Aid • Fire Investigation • Marine Safety and Fire Fighting Individuals registered in JIBC courses are also eligible for a User ID & Password to access licensed online resources such as full-text journal article databases and the BC Fire Code & BC Building Code. The monthly newsletter, Library News, listing new books and audiovisual materials, is sent to all fire departments, and is also available on the library web page. In addition, individuals may choose to sign-up to receive the newsletter via e-mail. The Library is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays (September to June). For further information contact the Library at: Phone: 604-528-5599 Fax: 604-528-5593 E-mail: library@jibc.ca Web: www.jibc.ca/library Justice Institute Store Located at the JIB C's main campus in New Westminster, the JIBC Store is a retail outlet managed to support and promote the work of theJIBC and its clients. The store offers an ever-expanding array of crested clothing, student supplies,JIBC publications, specialty equipment related to theJIBC's work, and gifts selected to ensure theJIBC's reputation for quality is represented through its merchandise. Open weekdays 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or e-mail: jibcstore@jibc.ca or visit the store on-line at www.jibc.ca. 11 SECTION 1 General Information Student Information If you are taking courses at the Maple Ridge Campus the following is important for you to note. Clothing: Please check specific clothing requirements when registering for a course. General guidelines include: • Some courses require coveralls/work clothes and/or long sleeve T-shirts (natural fibers, no synthetics). • You may also require a complete change of clothes. • If required, full protective clothing will be assigned for the duration of the course. • You are required to wear full leg and arm coverings (natural fibers, no synthetics) under turnout gear. • No shorts or tank tops permitted. Beards: Most of our courses use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Your face must be clean-shaven where the SCBA mask fits. Moustaches are permitted only if they do not affect the seal of the SCBA face piece. This is a requirement of the National Fire Protection Association, Canadian Standards Association, WorkSafeBC and Transport Canada, Marine Safety. Eye Wear: Prescription safety glasses may be worn with SCBA if they are in an approved holder that does not affect the seal of the SCBA. Clean Up: Showers and soap are provided. Please bring your own towel. Lunch: There is no cafeteria at our Maple Ridge Campus. Unless otherwise notified, please bring a lunch. Parking: Parking is available at no charge. Follow the signs. Accommodation: Many motels in the area offer discounts to students. Mention your student status when booking rooms. For information on accommodation in the area visit our website at www.jibc.bc.ca and click on “student services” or call the Maple Ridge Chamber of Commerce at 604-463-3366. *Student discounts are available at hotels in the area. Please check when registering for courses. Course Schedule and Fee Information For current schedule and fee information contact the Registration Office at 604-528-5590 or 1-877-528-5591 or the Fire & Safety Division website: www.jibc.ca/fire. 12 Fee Structure for Clients Students enrolled in Fire & Safety Division programs are responsible for their travel, meals and accommodation* costs. Fees: • Certificate Fee (Program Completion, BC Fire Fighter) • Certificate Fee (Fire Service Instructor I &: II Host Department Only) • Replacement of Certificate • Name Change on Certificate • Prior Learning Assessment Review (PLAR) • Photocopy of Certificate • Fire Fighter Module Exam Fee • Fire Fighter Practical Evaluation Fee • Basic Fire Fighting Certificate Subject Fee $30.00 $75.00 $25.00 $25.00 $95.00 per course* $10.00 $5.00 $5.00 $15.00 All fees are subject to change. *up to a maximum of$500 Registration BY MAIL: Justice Institute of British Columbia 715 McBride Boulevard, New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4 Attn: Registration Office BY PHONE: 604-528-5590; Toll Free: 1-877-528-5591 (8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday) BY FAX: 604-528-5653 IN PERSON: Office Hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday Register Early: Many courses fill quickly, so register early to avoid disappointment. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please specify classroom or distance education format. Registration cannot be completed until we receive full payment for the course(s). No post-dated cheques will be accepted. NOTE: For late registration we can not guarantee the delivery of course materials in advance of the course start date. Learn er Services Fee As part of a commitment to improving the quality of services for our students, the JIBC is charging a learner services fee of $5.00 per course credit. The fee will be applied to credit courses only and will be collected at the time of enrollment. The fee will be tax deductible and will be refundable when a student withdraws before the class withdrawal deadline. The learner services fee will be used to enhance library, technology and other services for the benefit of students at allJIBC locations. 13 SECTION 1 General Information Tax Deduction: T22202A forms for tax purposes are provided to all students who pay personally for their courses. Tuition fees over $100 cumulatively from the same institution are tax deductible. Income tax receipts will be issued in February for previous year courses. Refunds/ Transfers/Withdrawals: Registration fees are refundable provided there is sufficient notification of cancellation. Required withdrawal or transfer notice varies from 7 to 30 days depending on the course. Please confirm the transfer/withdrawal policy with registration staff when registering for a course. Refunds are subject to an administrative charge of $25.00 with the exception of the Career Fire Fighter Pre-employment Certificate Program which requires a $500.00 non-refundable deposit and has a pro-rated administrative fee schedule for withdrawals. Textbook fees are non-refundable. Substitutions: Course substitutions are welcome as long as the substituting participant has completed the course prerequisites. The substituting participant must communicate this to the Registration Office. NSF Cheques: A fee of $15.00 applies to all cheques returned “NSF” (Non-sufficient funds). Course Cancellations: A full refund of tuition fees will be issued for courses cancelled by the Justice Institute of British Columbia. The Institute is not responsible for participants' expenses (e.g. airline or hotel reservations) if a course is cancelled. The Institute reserves the right to cancel courses. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Confirmation of Registration: Confirmation of registration is sent to students by mail. We are unable to confirm registration by fax. If you have questions regarding your confirmation, please contact a registration representative by telephone at 604-528-5590. E-mail: registration@jibc.ca. Students with Disabilities: The JIBC has received funds from the Ministry of Advanced Education to provide support to students with disabilities attending courses at the Justice Institute of British Columbia. For further information on support available, please contact a Registration Services Advisor at 604-528-5588. Aboriginal Students: The Aboriginal Program Coordinator is available to provide information to First Nations students. To speak with the coordinator or to obtain a brochure on Aboriginal Services, please call 604-528-5522. 14 Student Loans: The Career Fire Fighter Pre-employment Certificate Program is elible for student loans Application forms are available from Registration Services Advisor at 604-528-5588 or 1-877-528-559 1. Bursaries: Jocelyn Roberts Memorial Bursary for Fire Fighters - Applications are welcomed from career or volunteer fire fighters who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents enrolled in the Fire and Safety Studies Diploma program, Fire Services Leadership Diploma or the Bachelor of Fire and Safety Studies Degree Program. Up to 2 awards of $2,500 each will be available annually for applicants who are enrolling in the next semester of one of the above programs. As well as the basic eligibility criteria, candidates must demonstrate: financial need , community involvement, leadership qualities and aspirations to advance the fire fighting profession, and academic merit indicated by successfully completing prior courses in the program. In addition to completing a standard bursary application form, candidates must submit a letter outlining how they meet these criteria and a letter of reference from a senior fire officer in Canada. Students in programs of 10 credits or more may be eligible to apply for JIBC bursaries. Bursary applications can be downloaded from www.jibc.ca/studentservices/aid_bursaries.htm Transcripts: For transcripts of student records please contact the Registrar's office at 604-528-5590 or toll free 1-877-528-559 1. Please note that all tuition, material and administrative fees are subject to change. For the most current information visit our website at www.jibc.ca or call the registration office at 604-528-5590. E-mail: registration@jibc.ca Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR): Prior Learning Assessment is an assessment to determine if what has been learned outside the course or program is equivalent to the expected learning outcomes in the course or program. For more information please see our web site www.jibc.ca./fire or contact the Fire & Safety Division at 604-528-5657 or toll free 1-888-2 14-3 177. 15 SECTION 1 new Bachelor of Fire and Safety Studies Your Career There is a growing demand for more professionalism in the fire service. Advertised vacancies for fire service personnel increasingly include the requirement for advanced credentials. The Bachelor of Fire and Safety Studies will assist you, as a member of the fire service, achieve your career and educational goals while supporting the broader goal of enhanced community safety. This degree embodies the transition from the view of the fire service as an "occupation" to a true "profession". The degree develops your technical, managerial, and administrative competencies so that you will be able to function as an effective manager in the fire service - and beyond. It has been developed with you - the adult learner - in mind to help you pursue your education at your own pace, while you continue to work full time. The Bachelor of Fire & Safety Studies incorporates the Fire Service Leadership Diploma so after receiving the Diploma students can complete another 63 additional credits to receive the Bachelor Degree. To apply for the Fire Service Leadership Diploma, students must complete and submit an application for the Bachelor of Fire & Safety Studies. The admission requirements are the same for both the Diploma and Bachelor degree so please refer to p. 19 (check page) in this course calendar for more information. Program outcomes Building on and incorporating the Fire Service Leadership Diploma Program the Bachelor of Fire and Safety Studies Degree is completed by 63 additional credits in designated subject areas to meet British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education degree quality standards. The program expands the learner's knowledge, skills, and awareness in the areas of fire service management, administration, and fire and safety technical proficiency. Through courses offered jointly by the J ustice Institute of British Columbia and the University of Victoria's School of Public Administration, the program prepares students to undertake roles in public administration as well as senior roles within the fire service. The Bachelor of Fire and Safety Studies Degree concentrates on meeting the educational needs of the fire service by providing students with a well-rounded education based on the following principles: • Development of increased depth and breadth of knowledge within and outside the area of specialty • Development of critical thinking, reading, and writing skills • Development of sensitivity to diversity as required by today's global citizens • Development of insights into ways of influencing communities through the study of the economic, socio-historical, and cultural contexts of fire service Throughout the program, students are challenged to: • Think critically and with creativity • Work collaboratively and ethically • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing • Find, interpret, evaluate, synthesize, and present qualitative and quantitative information • Develop and defend positions • Make informed judgments and decisions 17 SECTION 2 Programs The higher levels of the program demand that students use more complex thought processes. Learners must synthesize information to develop, implement, and evaluate significant fire service initiatives as well as analyze and apply theories and concepts at the organization and community levels. Admission To apply for admission into the Bachelor of Fire and Safety Studies Degree: • Complete the Application for Admission form, available from the Registration Office or from our website. • Submit the application form along with supporting documentation and the application fee to the Registration Office. Minimum requirements for admission: • High School Graduation and • Grade 11 Mathematics – minimum grade of “C” and • Grade 12 English – minimum grade of “C” and • Completion of the firefighter certification program or its equivalent. This normally reflects certification to the NFPA 1001 Standard Levels I & II. Additional credentials deemed helpful in successfully completing the program include recent active service as a member of a fire department. Before acceptance into the program, applicants may be required to participate in an interview (by telephone or in person) with the Director of the Fire & Safety Division or designate, and will be required to demonstrate competence in key areas through approved credit transfer, challenge exams, prior course work, or other formal prior learning assessment methods. In some cases, foundational coursework may be required or recommended prior to admission. Students in this program are eligible for the Jocelyn Roberts Memorial Bursary. Please see page 15 for detailed information Credit Transfer & Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) Credit Transfer Foundation courses successfully completed from other post secondary institutions will be eligible for credit transfer to the Degree Program. See Foundation Courses. Prior Learning Assessment Recognition The Justice Institute of British Columbia, committed to meeting the needs it’s students, recognizes that many people may attain significant learning from training and/or work experiences outside the post-secondary system and that reliable prior learning assessment can be beneficial to these students. The JIBC supports opportunities for flexible assessment, transfer and articulation, which is consistent with student needs, JIBC policies, acceptable to the employers and developed in a manner consistent with established criteria in the post secondary system. Fire Service Leadership Diploma Students and Graduates In keeping with the Justice Institute’s policy of integrated learning and credentialing, the Bachelor of Fire & Safety Studies Program recognizes the full 60 credits earned through the Fire Service Leadership Diploma Program. See the list on the following page for a complete list of credits earned through the Diploma Program and remaining courses required. 18 The Justice Institute of British Columbia has teamed with the University of Victoria's highly regarded School of Public Administration to deliver part of the third and fourth year of the Degree Program. Please note that registration for all courses in the Bachelor of Fire & Safety Studies Program is to be processed through the JIBC's Registration Office. Fire Service Leadership Diploma Graduates Courses Credits Credit/ courses Transferred Credit/ courses Requ ired FSSl00 Communication Skills or equivalent 3 ✓ Math 100 or equivalent 3 ✓ Computer Applications 100 or equivalent 3 ✓ CR225 T heoretical and Applied Perspectives on Conflict Resolution or equivalent 3 ✓ LIBERAL STUDIES FOUNDATIONAL COURSES (Recommended for Year 1 but may be taken in a different sequence) OTHER LIBERAL ST UDIES COURSES (Recommended for Years 1 and 2 but may be taken in a different sequence) Choose one course from each of the following groups: • Sociology 100/Psychology 100 or equivalent • Physics 100/Chemistry 100 or equivalent ✓ 3 3 ✓ 9 ✓ ✓ (3 credits) (6 credits) plus • 9 credits from any approved second- or third-year liberal studies courses, including approved JIBC justice and human services courses FIRE AND SAFETY CORE COURSES . YEAR 1 19 FSSl 10: Fire Service Supervision 3 ✓ FSS120: Fire Service Operations 3 ✓ FSS130: Fire Service Administration 3 ✓ FSS140: Effective Presentations and Instructional Techniques 3 ✓ FSSl 70: Emergency Scene Management I 3 ✓ SECTION 2 Programs Fire Service Leadership Diploma Graduates Credits Credit/ courses Transferred Credit/ courses Required ¸ FSS210 Communicating with Community and Government 3 FSS220 Managing Change in the Fire Service 3 FSS230: Essentials of Project Management in the Fire Service 3 FSS240: Statistical Foundations for Decision Making in the Fire Service 3 ¸ FSS250: Fire Service Law 3 ¸ FSS270: Emergency Scene Management II 3 ¸ ¸ ¸ Electives (Choose two of the following to earn six credits) FS129: Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Technician 3 FSS280: Fire Inspector I 3 FSS281: Fire Plan Examiner 3 FSS282: Building Construction: Issues in Fire Safety 3 6 Credits (Students may choose to exit at this point with a Diploma in Fire and Safety Studies) FIRE AND SAFETY CORE COURSES . YEAR 3 ¸ FSS310: The Fire Service and Local Government 3 FSS315: Community Fire Protection 3 FSS320: Maximizing Human Resources in the Fire Service 3 ¸ FSS330: Financial Management 3 ¸ FSS335: Strategic Planning for the Fire Service 3 ¸ FSS370: Emergency Scene Management III 3 ¸ ¸ Electives (Choose two of the following to earn six credits) FSS312: Public Sector and Non-Profit Management (UVic312) 3 FSS314: Public Sector Research and Analysis (UVic314) 3 FSS380: Fire Inspector II 3 FSS381: Fire Related Human Behaviour 3 FSS390: Labour Management in the Fire Service 3 3 Credits ¸ 20 Fire Service Leadership Diploma Graduates Credits Credit/ courses Transferred Credit/ courses Required FSS407 Managing Service Delivery (UVic 407) 3 ✓ FSS410 Risk Management in the Fire Service 3 ✓ FSS420: Public Policy Process (UVic420) 3 ✓ FSS422: Ethical Public Management (UVic422) 3 ✓ FSS430: Managing Information and Technology in the Fire Service 3 ✓ FSS437: Public Sector Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement (UVic437) 3 ✓ FSS499: Capstone Project 6 ✓ Electives ( Choose three of the following to earn nine credits) FSS480: Emergency Planning for the Fire Service 3 FSS481: Communicating in Crisis 3 FSS482: Managerial Issues in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Incidents 3 FSS483: Fire Protection Design and Evaluation 3 FSS484: The Contexts of Fire Service Governance 3 Total Credits Basic Fire Fi htin 123 9 Credits 60 63 Certificate The Basic Fire Fighting Certificate provides you, as a member of a volunteer or composite fire department in BC, with the basic training you need in order to serve your community. Some departments require this certificate for all new members. Program Outcom e Earning the Basic Fire Fighting Certificate demonstrates that you have an understanding of nine essential subject areas considered to be essential skills for all fire fighters. Application and Registration The program is open to Fire Service personnel only. Prerequisites are based on fire department criteria. To register members, please obtain a registration form from the Fire & Safety Division or from the website at www.jibc.ca/fire, and fax or mail the completed form to the Fire & Safety Division, Maple Ridge Campus. NOTE: For late registrations we can not guarantee the delivery of course materials in advance of the course start date. 21 SECTION 2 Programs Credential Issued A certificate of achievement is issued upon successfu 1completion of all examinations and evaluations administered by the Fire & Safety Division for subjects from the NFPA 1001 Standard. Training takes place using fire department resoun:es or other self-directed method of learning. Courses REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS BFFW0ll: Safety -Written BFFW021: Fire Behaviour - Written BFFW031: Personal Protective Equipment - Written BFFW04 l: Ropes and Knots - Written BFFW051: ladders- Written BFFW061: Rescue- Written BFFW071: Ventilation - Written BFFW0S l: Fire Hose, Appliances and Streams - Written BFFW091: Water Supplies- Written REQUIRED EVALUATIONS BFFP0 11: Safety - Practical BFFP031: Personal Protective Equipment - Practical BFFP041: Ropes and Knots -Practical BFFP051: Ladders- Practical BFFP061: Rescue - Practical BFFP07 l: Ventilation- Practical BFFP081: Fire Hose, Appliances and Streams- Practical BFFP091: Water Supplies- Practical Fi re Fig hter Certification Program The program is open to Fire Service personnel only. Prerequisites are based on fire department criteria. To register members, please obtain a registration form from the Fire & Safety Division or from the website at www.jibc.ca/fire, and then fax or mail the completed form to the Fire & Safety Division, Maple Ridge Campus. Credential Issued Students receive a Fire Fighter I and/or Fire Fighter II certifica te(s), to NFPA 1001 Standard upon successful completion of the required courses at the respective levels, as listed below. continued on page 23 22 FIRE FIGHTER LEVEL I COURSES BCM0ll: Organization, Safety and Communication I BCM021: Fire Behaviour, Extinguishers and Personal Protective Equipment I BCM031: Ropes, Knots, Ladders and Rescue I BCM041: Building, Ventilation and Forcible Entry I BCM0Sl: Hose, Fire Streams and Water Supply I BCM061: Salvage, Overhaul and Fire Cause Determination I BCM071: Fire Prevention, Education and Sprinkler Systems - Written I BCM081: Fire Control I BCM091: Hazmat Awareness BCMlOl: Emergency Medical Care II . FIRE FIGHTER LEVEL II COURSES BCM013: Organization, Safety and Communication I & II BCM023: Fire Behaviour, Extinguishers and Personal Protective Equipment I & II BCM033: Ropes, Knots, Ladders and Rescue I & II BCM043: Building, Ventilation and Forcible Entry I & II BCM053: Hose, Fire Streams and Water Supply I & II BCM063: Salvage, Overhaul and Fire Cause Determination I & II BCM073: Fire Prevention, Education and Sprinkler Systems I & II BCM083: Fire Control I & II BCM091: Hazmat Awareness BCM093: Hazmat Operations BCMlOl: Emergency Medical Care FS210: Hazmat Operations Prerequisites: Location: Presentation: Certification: Fire Department Criteria Site specific Fire Department Instructors or as arranged. Fire Fighter I and/or Fire Fighter II certificates, to NFPA 1001 Standard Recommended Text : Essentials of Fire Fighting, Fourth Edition For additional information on this program call 604-462-1000. Eva I uator Certification Workshop FIRE 250 This course teaches students the skills and knowledge necessary to become an evaluator in the Fire Fighter Certification Program. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to evaluate students in the Fire Fighter Certification Program and perform administrative duties according to Justice Institute and Fire & Safety Division policies. Credits: Prerequisites: Presentation: Location: Certification: 23 SECTION 2 1.0 Fire Service Instructor I, 5 years fire service experience including 2 years as a fire service trainer, completion of an online pre-examination and prerequisite validation, and approval by their home fire department. 2 days Maple Ridge or client site 604-462-1000 Certificate of Achievement Programs N FPA 1001 Challenge FIRE 001 I In response to many requests the Fire & Safety Division has created a challenge model for fire fighters who have relocated from another province or jurisdiction, have taken in-house training and not been evaluated, or who have been grand-fathered under previous initiatives. The concept of a challenge means that a student takes part in an evaluation without the benefit of having had training by that organization. The NFPA 1001 Challenge was developed as a challenge model for students that fit into one of the above captioned categories. The challenge includes written exams covering all aspects of the NFPA 1001 Standard and a practical evaluation of the critical skills contained in the standard. It occurs over five (5) days and includes all written and practical evaluations of Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II. Entrance Requirements: The challenge process is designed to evaluate the knowledge and skills of fire fighters who are, or have been in the service, and does not include training or coaching. To be eligible to participate in the challenge process, candidates must provide verification of fire fighter training by the fire chief or training officer from the department where the training was provided. It must be clearly understood that this challenge is based on NFPA 1001 - 2002 Edition and does not result in certification or an equivalent to the Career Fire Fighter Pre-employment Certificate Program. For more information on the challenge please call the Maple Ridge Campus at 604-462-1000. Credits: Prerequisites: Presentation: Location: Certification: Course Date: None Written verification of knowledge and skills 5 day - written and field examination Maple Ridge Campus 604-462-1000 Certificate of Achievement (IFSAC Accredited) Before the Certificate can be issued the student must provide Hazmat Awareness and Operations Levels certifications from an accredited program. Maple Ridge - Mar 31 - Apr 4, Oct 20 - 24, 2008 ISIMiiiMlihi§l@Mlii•1t•¥ill&liWiiiH¥ii-Program Description The program prepares individuals to apply for the position of Career Fire Fighter, although successful completion does not guarantee employment. As part of that preparation, the student will receive certification to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Standard Fire Fighter I and II, Hazardous Materials Response to the Operations Level, First Responder Level III with Automatic External Defibrillators and Spinal Management endorsement, and five additional certificates of achievement. As a graduate of the program, the student will obtain 30 post-secondary credits. These credits may be submitted to other post-secondary institutions for consideration as partial credit towards their programs. continued on page 25 24 Application and Registration The application, screening, and admission process for the Career Fire Fighter Pre-employment Certificate takes place two or three times a year. Applicants must have all required qualifications for admission to the program. The required and preferred qualifications are described in the student information and admission package. Applicants who provide all the necessary documentation of required and preferred qualifications will progress and will be interviewed for personal attributes expected of a fire fighter. T he final stage of screening for those who successfully complete the interview is an extensive fire fighter medical exam and physical fitness assessment. To apply for the program: • Obtain a Student Information and Admission Package from the JIBC Registration Office or download the package from the Fire & Safety Division website at www.jibc.ca/fire. The package provides detailed information about the steps applicants need to take to be admitted into the program. • Complete the application form and provide required documentation for the following: - High school graduation or equivalent. - Class 3, BC Drivers License with Airbrake Endorsement. A driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. More than six points in the last three years will be considered excessive. - Current CPR (Level C) certification*. • Medical Assessment* • Physically fit for position of fire fighter* * Medical and fitness assessments will be booked by the Fire & Safety Division, once an applicant has successfully passed the written exam. Recommended additional skills that increase your admission eligibility: Minimum of one year accumulated work experience after high school; preferably in work related to the needs of the Fire Service. Successful completion of a post-secondary education program. Ability to swim and related life saving certificates. Fire Service related courses. Credential Issued Upon successful completion of required courses and evaluations, the student will receive a program certificate in addition to certificates of achievement in specific topics. Courses Students will learn through theory, lectures, and practice drills, and will be examined on the following subjects, totaling 30 credits. 25 SECTION 2 Programs COURSE CREDITS Fire 160: Vehicle Rescue Fire 161: Pumps and Pumping Fire 162: Technical High Angle Rope Rescue Awareness Fire 163: Hazardous Materials Response Training Fire 164: Shipboard Fire Fighting for the Land Based Fire Fighter Fire 165: Fire Hoses and Fire Streams Fire 166: Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Fire 167: Ground and Aerial Ladders Fire 168: Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills Fire 169: Building Structure Fire 170: Ropes and Knots Fire 171: Fire Control Fire 172: Fire Prevention/Pre-Incident Planning Fire 173: Fitness Training Fire 174: Field Training Practice 2.5 FRSTRESP331: First Responder III with Automatic External Defibrillator and Spinal Management ■ .