Fire & Safety Studies Diploma
Who Should Take This Degree?
The Fire & Safety Studies Diploma 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.
Overview
If you would like to further your career in the fire service then you recognize the need to obtain higher level academic credentials. The Fire & Safety Studies Diploma builds on the learning you have obtained in either the Fire Officer Certificate Program or the Fire Prevention Officer Certificate to assist you in achieving your career goals. This diploma effectively prepares students to assume more senior officer positions.
In addition, students who meet the admission requirements and successfully complete the Fire and Safety Studies Diploma (FSSD) will have earned 60 credits toward the Bachelor of Public Safety Administration and will be eligible to enter into year 3 of the degree if they choose to continue their studies.
Program Objectives
Students will develop the knowledge and skills to:
- Be effective managers
- Become both organizational and frontline leaders
- Think critically
- Manage human resources in our increasingly diverse society
- Successfully lead organizational projects
Admission Requirements
- English 12 with a minimum grade of a "C"
- Math 11 with a minimum grade of a "C"
- Certificate from an accredited (ProBoard and/or IFSAC) institution for NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I and II Professional Qualifications is required if using Fire Officer Certificate for Year 1.
Applicants the must meet all institutional and program specific entry requirements according to the JIBC admissions policy.
The Program Manager of Executive Officer Programs has responsibility for all admission requirements. Other equivalents may be considered upon approval of the Registrar.
Courses
The majority of courses in this program area are offered in an online format using Black Board. There some exceptions if you are completing either the FOCP or the FPOC for your first year. Please see those respective program areas for more details on specific course formats
Year 1
There are three ways that you can complete year one of the diploma:
- Complete the 30 credit Fire Officer Certificate Program or;
- Complete the 30 credit Fire Prevention Officer Certificate or;
- Based on other education that you have completed, apply for Recognition of Prior Learning for year one of the degree. Please contact us if you wish to explore this option.
Year 2
| Course Title | Course Code | Credits |
| Strategic Planning for Community Risk Reduction | FSS215 | 3 |
| Organizational Behaviour and Managing Change in the Fire Service | FSS220 | 3 |
| Leading Inclusive Cultures in Emergency Services | FSS225 | 3 |
| Essentials of Project Management in the Fire Service | FSS230 | 3 |
| Strategic Planning for the Fire Service | FSS235 | 3 |
| Financial Management | FSS245 | 3 |
| Introduction to Conflict Analysis and Resolution | CCR141 | 3 |
Electives (Choose two of the following to earn six credits)
Course Title | Course Code | Credits |
Cultural Awareness: History and Impact of Colonization | ABL103 | 3 |
| Fire Inspector II | FIP200 | 3 |
| Building Construction: Issues in Fire Safety | FSS282 | 3 |
| Foundations of Business Continuity Management | ESM244 | 3 |
| Human Behaviour and Social Constructs of Disasters | ESM243 | 3 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection Systems | ESM245 | 3 |
One 200 level liberal studies course of your choosing.
Books & Supplies
Please review the course outline for your course to determine which books are required. All books are available from the JIBC Store.
How to Register
Submit your completed Application Form along with a copy of your High School transcript showing that you have the admission requirements and the $75 ($125 for International Students) non-refundable application fee by:
Mail:
Justice Institute of BC Registration Office
715 McBride Boulevard,
New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4
Email: register@jibc.ca
Fax: 604.528.5653
Once your application has been approved, please register for courses directly with the Student Services Centre at 604.528.5590 or register@jibc.ca.
We recommend that you apply at least two months before you wish to take your first class. Once an applicant is accepted, we suggest registering as far as possible before the classes begin as the number of seats is limited.
Last updated March 1, 2013
