Skills & Knowledge You'll Develop

As a fire service professional, you know exercising caution and quick thinking is crucial. Your Fire Investigation and Prevention credential will sharpen your skills in this high-impact field. Upon successful completion of the program, you will:

• have updated knowledge of aspects related  to your work as a fire investigator or prevention officer
• possess the skills necessary to advance within your department.

As a fire service professional, you will be able to:

• rescue and evacuate people from the involved structures
• establish a water supply
• lay out and connect hoses and nozzles, and direct water onto fires
• use different fire suppression methods to combat different types of fires
• forcibly enter burning buildings
• manage and control ladders used to gain access to fires and help people to safety
• provide pre-hospital care for fire victims who may be injured or overcome by smoke or toxic atmosphere 
• attempt to protect property during or after fire fighting operations
• inspect and ensure the site is safe once a fire has been extinguished to make sure that no dangers still exist
• deal with any hazardous chemicals which may catch fire or spill.
• provide rescue services and medical attention for all involved in the incident
• minimize property loss and environmental impact
• contribute to or write cause and determination reports for the proper authorities.
• participate in public education and fire prevention activities 
• conduct fire inspection and preplanning activities
• maintain skills and develop new ones through continuing education and training programs
• maintain equipment.