JI .~~ News OF B.C. industrY,. ane/J The Fire and Safety Division has been actively developing a number of credentialing initiatives over the past several months. The 30-credit Career Fire Fighter Pre-Employment Program Certificate creates a foundation and career path for individuals in the fire service. This , credential will enable graduates to pursue educational opportunities including a Diploma in Fire Service Leadership and, subsequently, a degree in Fire and Safety. 1 12 Highlights ... Fire Fighter Certification I 2 Tuition Update I 3 People News I 4 Regional Training I 5 Fire Prevention Week I 6 The Jl's 25th Anniversary I 7 Staff List I 8 The current building blocks for the degree include successful completion of the Career Fire Fighter Certificate Program, (or equivalent). Alternatively, successful completion of an Industrial Fire Fighter Certificate (currently under development) and possibly the BC Fire Fighter Certification Program will provide other entry points. Learners will then proceed to years two and three, where upon successful completion of the program requirements, they will be eligible to receive a Diploma in Fire Officer Leadership. Upon completing a fourth and final year, graduates will be eligible to receive a degree in Fire and Safety. The Fire Service Leadership Diploma meets and exceeds the NFPA Standard 1021 for the Fire Officer levels one through four. The applied degree focuses on leadership issues within the fire and emergency response service and encompasses a balance of theory and practical elements. An advisory committee with Provincial and international representation has been formed to work with us as we create the degree. The role of this committee is to provide input - based on their knowledge and expertise within the fire, emergency response, fire safety community, and educational community to ensure the degree is relevant to the workplace. This group had their first meeting on September 8th, 2003. The next step is to conduct formal market research that will take place in the fall of 2003. Based on the research findings, a proposal for a degree program will be developed and submitted to the Ministry of Advanced Education for approval. This process is expected to take approximately 8-10 months. If all goes according to plan we should be able to start taking registrations for entry to the fourth year of the degree next fall. Periodic updates will be posted on our progress. For further information regarding this initiative, please contact John Vokes at 604 528 5666 or jvokes@jibc.bc.ca conthmed 011 page 2 Fire & SafetyNews In response to the results of the 2001 survey of the fire service and a recommendation by the BC Volunteer Fire Fighter's Association, improvements are being made to the Evaluator program that supports the BC Fire Fighter Certification Program and the Basic Fire Fighting Certificate. Although in the planning stage, the proposed improvements will include a formal standardized training program that will include a training/reference manual. Evaluators will be certified to a standard developed for the evaluator function. Within this proposal, evaluator training will be held each year at a central location within each region. Fire departments can volunteer to host these training sessions. This training will be conducted at no- charge to those being trained or the fire departments that they represent. Recognizing that training and coaching that leads to certification is often difficult using local resources, a regional training system to support fire departments that cannot train or evaluate within their own area or using their own resources is being contemplated. If this concept were to proceed, this would be offered on a fee-for-service basis. The evaluator-driven system was originally developed to support the Volunteer Certification Program. For more information, please contact Bob Aldcorn at 604-528-5671. Career Fire Fighter Pre-employment Certificate Pro~am Update The Caseer l\re Fighter P~oyment Program has a ntw ~ it is now called the Career Fm Fighter P. empleymeat Ceniacate Program. This name change r.ellccti the ~ of program by t:M J~ lastia&t:e of BC (J1BC) md tbc BC Ministry of AdV8IK1Gd ~ m What this means is that upon completion of the 12-week cert:ifk:ate ~ ~ now obtain 30 pest~ cMits can be applied to dteK oogoing education (diplomas, degrees etc.). cnat These credits can be applied to ~ propams ~ being devdoped ~ the Pi1'4 aad Safety Diflstoo aad can also be submitted to other post ~ ~ fe-r amsideration as partial credit toward their programs. For past graduates of the 12-week Career Fire Fighter PJe...e~ Program who wish. to obtain an~~ and~~ please txmtact the JIBC ~ Olice at (604)528-5590 or e-mail ~isterl{ji\c.h+::.Q. Fall 2603 --·- "'.'Jt, 1 U...,,,..1od1a1-L' ·'tr Tiu,~ 1~t1®011""'\\ ~. · -- --~~ ~-~---------------1 1 · ·. 1 i . i . & we prepare for next year, we have learned that external demands will require the Division to raise tuition fees in order to operate as a viable training organization. The new rates reflect the competitive marketplace, and ensure that you continue receive excellent value for your training dollar. Below is a table of courses reflecting the new tuition structure and effective date. Please note, for courses run outside the GVRD, additional charges may apply to offset the cost ofinstructor travel, accomrnodation or venue rental. Fire Officer I Fire Officer I Fire Officer I F105 Station Officer. Dealing with People F110 Station Officer. Dealing with New Operations F115 Fire Station Environment Distance Education Distance Education Distance Education Data Of lncr9asa $ 290.00 Jan.04 $ 290.00 Jan.04 $ . 290.00 Jan.04 Fire Officer I Fire Officer I Fire Officer I FC105 Station Officer. Dealing with People FC110 Station Officer: Dealing with New Operations FC115 Fire Station Environment JIBC JIBC JIBC $ $ $ 615.00 Jan.04 615.00 Jan.04 615.00 Jan.04 Fire Officer I S101 Fire Service Instructor I JIBC $ 290.00 Jan.04 Fire Officer II Fire Oflicer II F155 Fire Suppression Management F150 Fire Prevention Management Distance Education Distance Education $ $ 290.00 Jan.04 290.00 Jan.04 Fire Officer II Fire Officer II Fire Officer II Fire Officer II FC156 Fire Suppression Management FC150 Are Prevention Management FC276 Public Education Workshop F276 Fire and Life Safetv Educator - Level I JIBC JIBC JIBC JIBC $ $ $ $ 615.00 Jan.04 615.00 Jan.04 250.00 Jan. 04 . 375.00 Jan.04 Fire Officer II S102 Fire Service Instructor II FSTC $ 325.00 Jan.04 Fire Officer Ill Fire Officer Ill Fire Officer Ill Fire Officer Ill Fire Officer Ill F205 Communications: Studv SklHs F21 O Otganizatlonal Bel,'laviour F215 Personnel Management in the Fire Service I F220 Fire Service Strateaic Planning I F225 Municipal Finance Distance Education Distance Education Distance Education Distance Education Distance Education $ 290.00 Jan.04 $ 290.00. Jan.04 $ 290.00 Jan.04 $ .290.00 Jan.04 $ 290.00 Jan.04 Fire Officer IV Fire Officer IV Fire Officer IV Fire Officer IV Fire Oflicer IV Fire Officer IV Fire Oflicer IV F250 Fire Service Law F255 Program Evaluation & Statistics F260 Government Organization & Structure F265 Petsonnel Management in the Fire Service II F270 Master Planning II F275 Munlc!oal Emergency Preparedness Plan F280 City Management Workshop Distance Education Distance Education Distance Education Distance Education Distance Education Distance Education Distance Education $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 290.00 Jan.04 290.00 Jan.04 290.00 Jan.04 290.00 Jan.04 290.00 Jan.04 290.00 Jan.04 290.00 Jan.04 Inspector Inspector Inspector lnscector FIP 100 Fire Jnsoector I FJP 150 Plan Examiner I FIP 160 BC Fire Code FIP 170 BC Building Code I JIBC JIBC JIBC JIBC $ $ $ $ 950.00 Jan.04 950.00 Jan.04 425.00 Jan.04 200.00 Jan.04 General General General Basic Fire Science General Physics Teehnlcal Math Correspondence Correspondence Correspondence $ $ $ 275.00 Jan.04 275.00 Jan.04 275.00 Jan.04 Program Type Course Name Location Type ' Tuition FaU2003 Career Fire Fighter Pre-employment Certificate Program (CFFPCP) 12-week Program $6,400.00 Intake Fall2003 CFFPCP Written Exam $135.00 Intake CFFPCP Medical Exam $17.5.00 Intake CFFPCP Fitness Assessment CFFPCP Equipment Rental $725.00 liltake CFFPCP Training Manuals (includes GS1') $524.50 Intake Fa02003 - Fall2003 $10.00 Intake F1112003 .Fill2®3 Fire &SafetyNews Fire Olbr mGr4duatiag QlSS May IS, 200!3 Goolf Play€ait, Jto.bcrt 03U$C'~ f>bd N<-looa Dl-~ --- I "'--J-_4+iaa l"lfC rue ~ \.J'DIQ~l,..;.,...~., Kim McLean , Captain of TechCominco Fire Department is the recipient of the British Columbia Fire Training Officer I Justice Institute of BC, Fire and Safety Division, Trainer of the Year Award. The award was presented at the BCFTOA Annual Conference banquet on May 29, 2003. Kim was recognized for his many years of dedicated service, outstanding leadership, and contribution to his department, the fire service in the Kootenay Region and to the BCFTO association. Pictured are Bruce Dundas Deputy Fire Chief, Langley Fire Department (incoming president of the BC Fire Training Officers' Association), Kim Mclean, and John Vokes, Director, JIBC Fire and Safety Division. a"''°"' ;...,. File Ollcer II Gradating Clan May 15, »06 J>ack Row: Leji- to 1tigbt TMmu~~M~ Midtael ~Jolla~) Blatt Wick. Bryant Re&S, ALtt SaamstMi~ Bryan~ FrtN'lt Row: Left to RigbJ Colin M~ Daryic ~-) Brem~ G.g Dunn,~ WlUte, Dan Yi.Ison.$ Gorcilo.n Parker~ fteter 'P':tk:;t1; Ad lll•#!t le,/i I'll ~ift Gary Patters~ Doujlas StG»~ Rm Midmo, Dmd Clott, R0&crt lier~ Dave :~w.'l~ G-0ttiota Aad-eesoa Pnmt Raw:~ mNght T~ M••1Jltt4 ~y Mller; Dan IioW«, Brad ~~ :f>etcr Pfi.qili! I Fall 2003 Regional Training Th.e Fite and Safety Division offers a wide range of co':arses tihrot11hout the province on an on-going basis. For an up-todate listing of courses being run in yeJ,J,U"·area, vis« our website at . www.iibc.bc.ca/fire TltAlNliNG WDll01fNiD5 Please note that due to wlldland Aires in the Okanagan, this year's Okan~ TMining Weekend originally scheduled for September was can:adcd. ttatfi further notice. Mill Bay Fire Training Conference hosted by die Mill Bay Pire Department, October 17th-19'h, 2003, includes High.Amgle Rope Rescue Awueness ~el'-the-bank rescue).. Rapid mterveatieA Team, Strategies and Tactics and Auto Extrication Level I. For more information., vi&t 11}\tf website at www.}mc.1'c.ca/ire lQok undec ''Whaxs New' M call €>$4-46.2-10:0.'i. T4> call •ter a the Justice Institute of BC Registration office at 004-52$-5"0. If your department is interested in hosting a training week.-0. please call Dan Murphy, Manager, or Bob Gates, Assistant Manager, Fire Safety Training Centre, 604-46b l 000. Tlais is what the Metchosin Fire department has to say abo't tt their experience b.osting a •ining V'feekend: nae me "The Metchosin Fire Departmettt h:as ep~mty to host several Training Weekends through the Jusciee LMcitwte of B.C. over the past few years. Delivered courses range Imm the very imense hands-on RIT, HazMat, AtMO E.x ex>tme$ to dassmem Snrategies & Tactics and Fire Service lmtrudOC. a me O\U' swaeats .rne from al over Vtmc~r ~and. Lower Mainland, volunteer, paid-on-call and career halts alke. FIP200 Fire Inspector Level II -Available January 2004 The Fire Inspector Level I course was introduced in 2000. Since its introduction, four hundred candidates have successfully completed this course and achieved joint certification by the Justice Institute and the NFPA. The corresponding Plan Examiner course was introduced two years ago and many students have also successfully completed this course. Building on the success of these courses, the Justice Institute Fire and Safety Division, is introducing Fire Inspector Level II, starting in January, 2004. This course takes the student to Level II of the NFPA 1031 Standard. It is accredited by both IFSAC and ProBoard and, as with the Fire Inspector I and Plan Examiner courses, successful students receive joint certification by the Justice Institute and the NFPA. For more information, please email Geoff Burston: gburston@jibc.bc.ca Location: Justice lnstitute's New Westminster Campus Dates: January 12-16, 2004 Examination: January 26, 2004 As we a£e lo011ted oo Vanoo:wver Island, having the JI come a instruct here ha6 given us the opportunity to fully train our Cost: $775 members,. as we cannot afford either the f"maneecs « the ll'Ul.J\ftOWCr ro send. our orew.s to Maple lUd:ge for required Instructor: Dan Sheel Registration: Through the Justice Institute Tlte JI lnmootow have always been well prepard and extremely informative. Always seeming to find interesting and 1Mtique ways to mtitt trh.e iat:l.4,vidual firefighter - realizing that everyone learns in different ways. The Courses are exciting and &ften very physical - hntt well worth the time and energy. training, We w0ud.d hiply recommend the Justice I11stiitute of JKi~ish Columbia for any training a fire departmen,t may require. Their teams are easy to work with and extremely interesting to tisten to. The instructors are all very experienced in 11h.e Im services and this confidence and •street smarts' is demo:nstrated in their GoWll,.to--earth a pmaical soJu,tions and tmining." Steen Skou, Acting Pire Chief. ·Metehosin P'tte Deparnnem Registration Office Telephone: (604) 528-5590 Fax: (604) 528-5653 Fire &SafetyNews You bought 155 new books! Thank you for donating to the JI Buy A Book campaign... Thanks to the generosity of 83 donors, we are now able to buy 155 new books for the JI Library! We are happy to announce that we received more than $8,050 in donations during our 5th annual Buy A Book Campaign! Watch for the Buy A Book labels inside the front covers of all new books purchased with campaign donations. Your support has helped to make the JI Library a valuable resource for 40,000 justice and public safety professionals who borrowed 10,595 books and videos from our libracy last year. Our many thanks to all of you! The history of National Fire Prevention Week has it roots in the Great Chicago Fire, which occurred on October 9, 1871. This tragic conflagration killed some 300 people, left 100,000 homeless and destroyed more than 17 ,000 structures. The origin of the fire has generated speculation since its occurrence, with the fact and fiction becoming blurred over the years. One popular legend has it that Mrs O'Leary was milking her cow when the animal kicked over a lamp, setting the O'Leary barn on fire and starting the spectacular blaze. How ever the massive fire began, it 5Wiftly took its toll, burning more than 2000 acres in 27 hours. The city of Chicago · quickly rebuilt, however, and within a couple of years residents began celebrating their successful restoration to memorialize the anniversary of the fire with festivities. Intending to observe the fire's anniversary with a more serious commemoration, the Fire Marshals Association of North America (FMANA), the oldest membership section of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), decided that the 40th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire should be observed not with festivities, but in a way that would keep the public informed about the importance of fire prevention. When President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed the first National Fire Prevention Week, October 4 - 10 1925, he noted that in the previous year some 15,000 lives were lost to fire in the United States. Calling the loss "startling", President Coolidge's proclamation stated, "This waste results from the conditions which justify a sense of shame and horror; for the greater part of it could and ought to be prevented... It is highly desirable that every effort be made to reform the conditions which have made possible so vast a destruction of the national wealth". NFPA continues today to make National Fire Prevention Week a priority and counts on the participation atid efforts of tens of thousands of fite and safety professionalsj emergency ·volunteers, and other individuals wo~king to reduce the risk of fire and the toll it takes on our society. Faff 2003 The Jl's 25th Anniversary On April 27, 1978, the Justice Institute of BC was created through an Order in Council signed by then Premier Bil Benaett. The ln~titute came to be through a joint effort of the Ministries of Attorney General and Mucation, Ml:d ~ou~ th:e eflfotts of a group of dedicated people who believed in this unique concept. In its &st year of operation the Institute recorded serving 2,191 stuElemts. W~\re" grown tremendously in 25 years. T-0day, our stl!ldent numb¢rs average 27,000 a year, with s0mc 6,000 students taking online programs. Our pregrarms are delivered in over 173 cemmunities in BC, mcl in countries around the world. Today, the JI remains unique - no where else in North America will you find an educational institlrt'.ien that delivers the range of pi:ograms we provide. Our academic areas now include conflict resolution1 cot:rectiEm.s, courts, emergency management, leadership and community services, fire. paramedlies, police, and traffic education. As we c.elebrate our 25th atiniversary ana reflect on the years s"ince 1978, we also look positively to the future, and to contiaui.ng our \\'Ork of creating leaders wh.e prevent and m,anage crisis - the people who mak<: our communities safer places to five. The Jl's Emergency Management Division announces a Certificate Program io the field of Emergency Management! Earthquakes, floods, fires and human induced disasters al~ skilled leaders to immediately take command of the situation. To manage rhese stressfuil eveMS in yeuir community requires highly trained and knowledgeable individuals with current skills and expertise. The Justice Institute's Emergency Management Division (EMD) has been providing training in this field for over 15 years. EMD offers program cu~ in emerpaoy .l!WMli'tgement; emergency social services; search and rescue and. incidmr command s~m tr:aim>ng ~ ~s. We're proud to be recognized as the "Centre of Extceiemce" im emergency management training aM. axe very~ t0 in.iciaite tills new academic opportunity for our students. Fee ~ in&lr~ Ott the Emergency Maaapmcnt Certificate program, application process. list of ~- aru.i elective courses and training schedule check EMD's website at www.jibc.bc.ca/emergency or CM"taat •at 604-528-5800. Fire & Safety Division Staff List John B. Vokes ........................... 604-528-5666 Director, Fire & Safety Division: overall responsibility for the operation, planning and delivery of training programs through the Fire Academy in New Westminster and the Fire & Safety Training Centre in Maple Ridge. jvokes@jibc.be. ca Cathy Lange ............................. 604-528-5668 Program Planner: coordinates delivery of seminars and workshops and the functions and activities of the Technical High Angle Rope Rescue Committee. Responsible for the budget, promotional material and quality control for the Division. c/ange@jibc.bc.ca N£WWE.STMINST£R CAMPUS Fire Academy 715 McBride Boulevard New Westminster# BC V3L 5T4 Telephone: (604) 528-5651 Fax: (604) 528-5660 MAPLE. RIDGE. CAMPUS Fire & Safety Training Centre 13500 - 256ih Street Maple Ridge, BC V4R I C9 Telephone: ( 604) 462-1000 Fax:(604) 462-9149 Website: www.jibc.bc.ca ~~[f@ ~7 ~@J~@~~J News The FII