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. Introductory training will be available for fire inspectors and fire investigators in early 2025.

• Read more about the Fire Safety Act Inspector and Investigator Training Standards

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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