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Advance your career in the fire service with officer, leadership and management training.
Our courses allow you to:
- broaden your qualifications
- take on more responsibility
- prepare you for career advancement in specialized fields
Your training integrates skills, knowledge and opportunities. Check out your options.
Please check each program for whether you can register for an onsite course, or need to contact corporate training.
Learn the skills and earn the credentials to carry you higher in your emergency services career.
Develop integrated management and leadership skills through 19 required modules, 6 electives and 2 practicums.
As an added benefit, this program is part-time and online. You can continue to work full-time.
Your background can be in:
- fire and medical services
- policing
- corrections
- municipal emergency response
- private/industrial emergency services
You should have at least 3 years of industry experience. A diploma in a related field gives you a direct route into the program. See all the applied degree in emergency services program details.
You’ll also learn from your classmates, who could be from anywhere in Canada, through video conferencing and online discussions.
Put yourself on an officer career path with courses at the Emergency Training Centre.
Redesigned to be textbook-based, all 7 of the courses for Levels I & II use Fire & Emergency Services Company Officer. 6th ed. published by the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA). Note: The cost of this textbook isn’t included in the course fee.
Level I has 4 courses:
- Fire Officer Communications and Background Knowledge (QETC 140)
- Introduction to Basic Supervisor Functions (QETC 141)
- Safety Regulations and Basic Investigation (QETC 142)
- Single-unit Incident Management (QETC 143)
Level II has 3 courses:
- Legal Aspects and Evaluating Performance (QETC 244)
- Administrative Functions and Fire Investigation (QETC 245)
- Multi-unit Incident Management (QETC 246)
Certification
- Successful students are eligible to apply for IFSAC certification.
- Certification requires successful completion of NFPA 1001 Level II and NFPA 1041 Level I.
Scheduling
If a course you’d like to take hasn’t been scheduled, please contact the Office of the Registrar toll-free at 1 800 661 6490.
Course ID: #QETC 140
Course description: In this course, you will build the leadership, communication, and operational planning skills essential to the role of a fire officer. Through scenario-based assignments aligned with NFPA 1021 (2020) standards, you’ll learn to manage internal communications, prepare professional reports, create operational budgets, and deliver persuasive presentations. Whether navigating emergency responses or day-to-day leadership tasks, this course equips you with practical tools for success in the modern fire service.
- #QETC 140
- #QETC 141
- #QETC 142
- #QETC 143
In addition to the above, to be awarded the NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I certification, candidates must also hold valid certifications in:
- NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter Level I and II
- NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level I
- Online - This course is available online, where learners progress independently within the published start and end dates.
- Client-hosted
Course ID: #QETC 141
Course description: This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to carry out basic supervisory and administrative functions at the unit level of the fire department. Interpersonal and oral communications are stressed as company officers supervise routine activities, train new members, recommend action for member-related problems, and apply human relations policies and procedures to administrative situations. You'll also prepare budget requests, change a departmental policy, execute routine administrative functions, and analyze and understand the purpose of each management component of the organization.
Course prerequisite: #QETC 140
Certification prerequisites: To be eligible to sit the NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I certification examinations, candidates must successfully complete:
- #QETC 140
- #QETC 141
- #QETC 142
- #QETC 143
In addition to the above, to be awarded the NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I certification, candidates must also hold valid certifications in:
- NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter Level I and II
- NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level I
Textbook: Fire & Emergency Services Company Officer. 6th ed. Stillwater, OK: Fire Protection Publications
Evaluation: Assignments, written exam
Cost: $495
Delivery options:
- Online - This course is available online, where learners progress independently within the published start and end dates.
- Client-hosted
Course ID: #QETC 142
Course description: The company officer is often the liaison between the fire department and the general public. This textbook-based course gives you the skills to initiate action on a community need, initiate action to a citizen's concern and to respond to a public enquiry. The safety and well-being of members is also the responsibility of the company officer.
To that end, you'll learn to:
- apply safety regulations to all department activities,
- conduct an initial accident investigation
- implement a member's wellness and fitness program.
You'll acquire the knowledge and skills to secure an incident scene, thus providing for the safety of members and the general public, conduct a fire investigation and draw up a pre-incident plan for an occupancy.
Prerequisite: #QETC 140
Textbook: Fire & Emergency Services Company Officer. 6th ed. Stillwater, OK: Fire Protection Publications
Evaluation: Assignment, proctored written exam
Cost: $495
Delivery options:
Course ID: #QETC 143
Course description: In this textbook-based course, learn to develop an initial action plan at an incident. This knowledge is then synthesized with the skills needed to implement the action plan, communicate effectively in an emergency situation, complete an incident response report and conduct a post-incident analysis of the situation.
Prerequisite: #QETC 140 Course
Textbook: Fire & Emergency Services Company Officer. 6th ed. Stillwater, OK: Fire Protection Publications
Evaluation: Assignments, practical evaluations, proctored written exam
Cost: $995
Delivery options:
Course ID: #QETC 244
Course description: You'll learn the legal and legislative responsibilities of a Level II Fire Officer and of the fire department in this textbook-based course. At this level, students have increased responsibilities related to the development of their members. You'll learn to:
- maximize member performance
- evaluate job performance
- create a member’s professional development plan
- analyze a member’s accident, injury or health exposure with the aim of decreasing the same
- explain the benefits to the organization of cooperating with allied organizations
Prerequisite: NFPA 1021 Level I
Textbook: Fire & Emergency Services Company Officer. 6th ed. Stillwater, OK: Fire Protection Publications
Evaluation: Assignment, proctored written exam
Cost: $495
Delivery options:
Course ID: #QETC 245
Course description: This textbook-based course covers more advanced administrative requirements of the Level II Fire Officer. This includes:
- preparing a project or divisional budget
- writing news releases
- preparing written reports
- identifying service demands for various planning areas within the service area of the organization
- developing policy or procedural changes.
As part of budget preparation, you'll also learn the process of purchasing. Finally, you'll learn how to identify the preliminary cause of a fire to determine if arson was involved.
Prerequisite: NFPA 1021 Level I
Textbook: Fire & Emergency Services Company Officer. 6th ed. Stillwater, OK: Fire Protection Publications
Evaluation: Assignment, proctored written exam
Cost: $495
Delivery options:
Course ID: #QETC 246
Course description: In this textbook-based course, you'll learn how to supervise multi-unit emergency operations, as well as obtain and deploy resources while working within the incident management system. Realistic simulations are created to allow the student to serve in command staff and unit supervision positions. Finally, you'll develop and conduct a post-incident analysis for a multi-unit incident and produce a written report of your findings.
Prerequisite: NFPA 1021 Level I
Textbook: Fire & Emergency Services Company Officer. 6th ed. Stillwater, OK: Fire Protection Publications
Evaluation: Practical evaluation, proctored written exam
Cost: TBA
Delivery options:
Prepare yourself for the challenges of teaching fire and emergency services courses.
The NFPA 1041 standard is designed for firefighters who want to become professional instructors.
Theory and techniques in these courses are also useful to anyone who does safety training or develops fire safety education materials.
Level 1 training builds your knowledge about the learning environment, student behaviours, testing and assessment, lesson planning and lesson delivery.
The advanced course, Level 2, expands into different teaching methods, analyzing student test results, managing resources, record keeping and scheduling.
We also offer a 3-day enhanced presentation skills course that supplements both instructor and safety educator training.
- learning theory
- communication
- safety and legal considerations
- the learning environment and student behaviours
- testing and assessment
- training administration
- training aids
- copyright law
- lesson plan development and delivery
Delivery options:
Course ID: #INST1041-2
Course description: This advanced course is designed to prepare Level I Fire Service Instructors to deliver lessons using a variety of instructional methods, such as:
- managing resources and recordkeeping systems
- scheduling and evaluating practical training sessions
- supervising and evaluating other instructors
- analyzing student test results
- lesson plan development and delivery
- lesson plan adaptation
- creation, administration and analysis of student assessment instruments
- classroom and practical training evolution supervision and management
- instructor supervision and evaluation
- course scheduling and budgeting
Prerequisite: ID INST 1041-1 Fire Service Instructor - Level I
Evaluation: Assignments, practical evaluation, proctored written exam
Certification: IFSAC certification
Note: Students are required to complete and submit 5 pre-class assignments prior to attending.
Cost: $850
Delivery option: Onsite
Add to your skill set and grow your career with safety code officer training.
Virtually every industry and public sector workplace needs a safety codes officer (SCO). Fire is one of 10 specific safety code disciplines. All ensure public safety by monitoring and inspecting structures and installations.
You'll do all theory courses online through the Safety Codes Council. Practical courses are at the Emergency Training Centre.
For more information visit Alberta's Safety Codes Council.
Fire Group A
- 100140 Professional Communications Skills for Safety Codes Officers
- 100115 Fire, Introduction to Written Communications for Fire SCOs
- 100143 Fire, Basics of the Safety Codes Act in Alberta, AFC 2014
- 100144 Fire, Introduction to the Alberta Fire and Building Codes, AFC 2014
- 100141 Fire, Introduction to Fire Inspection, AFC 2014
- 100142 Fire, Introduction to Fire Investigation, AFC 2014
Fire Group B Level 1 Inspector
- 100116 Fire, Effective Writing Techniques
- 100080M Introduction to the Safety Codes System in Alberta
- 100166 Fire, Properties of Materials, AFC 2014
- 100165 Fire, Building Construction & Protection Systems, AFC 2014
- 100167 Fire, Inspection Procedures, AFC 2014
- Fire, Practical Evaluation for Inspector (Practicum)*
Fire Group B Level 2 Inspector
- 100169 Fire, Courtroom & Legal Procedures, AFC 2014
- 100170 Fire, Building Evaluation & Plan Reviews, AFC 2014
- 100168 Fire, Evaluating Alternative Solutions, AFC 2014 1-AINSP
- Fire, Applied Inspection (Practicum)*
Fire Group C Level 1 Investigator
- 100116 Fire, Effective Writing Techniques for Fire SCOs
- 100080M Introduction to the Safety Codes System in Alberta
- 100165 Fire, Building Construction & Protection Systems, AFC 2014
- 100166 Fire, Properties of Materials, AFC 2014
- 100171 Fire, Cause Determination, AFC 2014
- 100172 Fire, Investigation Procedures, AFC 2014
Fire Group C Level 2 Investigator
- 100169 Fire, Courtroom & Legal Procedures, AFC 2014
- 100170 Fire, Building Evaluation & Plan Reviews, AFC 2014
- 100173 Fire, Advanced Investigation Procedures, AFC 2014
- 1-AIPRA Fire, Applied Investigation (Practicum)*
* Practicums offered at the ETC. See course information below.
Course ID: #1-IPESC
Course description: This practical evaluation for Fire Inspector Level I examines whether you've learned the inspection process taught in the Fire Inspector Level I courses.
Prerequisite(s):
- 100116 Fire, Effective Writing Techniques
- 100080M Introduction to the Safety Codes System in Alberta
- 100166 Fire, Properties of Materials, AFC 2014
- 100165 Fire, Building Construction & Protection Systems, AFC 2014
- 100167 Fire, Inspection Procedures, AFC 2014
Evaluation: Practical evaluation
Cost: $775
Delivery option: Onsite
Course ID: #1-AINSP
Course description: This course encompasses the practical application of the skills and knowledge acquired in Building Evaluation and Plans Review (1-BEPR) and Fire Protection Equipment and Water Supplies (1-FPEWS).
Prerequisite(s):
- #1-BEPR Building Evaluation and Plans Review
- #1-CLPSC Courtroom and Legal Procedures for Fire Safety Codes Officers
- #1-FPEWS Fire Protection Equipment and Water Supplies
- NFPA 1031 Level I
Textbook: Students are required to supply their own copies of AFC and ABC.
Evaluation: Practical evaluation
Cost: $775
Delivery option: Onsite
Course ID: #1-AIPRA
Course description: Apply the skills and knowledge you learned to write a report justifying the logic of your investigative process and findings.
Prerequisite(s):
- 1-AINVP Advanced Investigation Processes
- 100116 Fire, Effective Writing Techniques for Fire SCOs
- 100080M Introduction to the Safety Codes System in Alberta
- 100165 Fire, Building Construction & Protection Systems, AFC 2014
- 100166 Fire, Properties of Materials, AFC 2014
- 100171 Fire, Cause Determination, AFC 2014
- 100172 Fire, Investigation Procedures, AFC 2014
- 100169 Fire, Courtroom & Legal Procedures, AFC 2014
- 100170 Fire, Building Evaluation & Plan Reviews, AFC 2014
- 100173 Fire, Advanced Investigation Procedures, AFC 2014
Evaluation: Practical evaluation
Cost: $775
Delivery option: Onsite
Understand your role as a fire marshal.
It’s more than seeing people safely mustered when a fire alarm goes off. As a fire marshal you are responsible for ensuring fire safety in an area, building or site.
Course ID: #CM-107
Course description: Topics include:
- legislative requirements
- introduction to emergency planning
- fire marshal responsibilities
- intro to emergency systems
- intro/review of fire behaviour
- conducting self-inspections
- intro to 3 levels of evaluations (room, floor and entire building). Level 1 takes 8 hours to complete, Level 2 requires double the hours (16) and Level 3 requires triple the hours (24).
Evaluation: Written exam
Delivery options: Corporate training - please contact the business development office toll-free at 1 800 661 6490 or email businessdevfire@lakelandcollege.ca
Other courses of interest:
- NFPA 1035 Fire Safety Educator
- Emergency preparedness training