Standards and training

Firefighter, fire inspector and fire investigator training standards are maintained and published by the Office of the Fire Commissioner as required by the Fire Safety Act.

• Learn more about fire inspectors and fire investigators under the Fire Safety Act

Fire inspector and fire investigator training standards

The Fire Safety Act Fire Inspector Training Standard and Fire Safety Act Fire Investigator Training Standard set the minimum training requirements for designated fire inspectors and fire investigators to fulfill their duties under the Fire Safety Act.

Fire inspector and fire investigator training is available through the OFC.

• Learn more about Fire Safety Act Inspector and Investigator Training Standards and request training

Firefighter minimum training standards

The British Columbia Structure Firefighter Minimum Training Standards sets the minimum levels of training requirements for the provision of fire services in each community so that firefighters are effective and operating in a safe manner.

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