The School of Community Government
Fire Protection
A School of Community Government program to train community fire-fighters and to promote awareness of fire protection responsibilities at the community level.
What is the purpose of the Fire Protection Program?
To train community fire-fighters, fire officers and community governments and administrators in the skills necessary to ensure and promote fire protection in the communities.
What will I learn?
Training is offered in the areas of:
- Introductory Fire-Fighting: Defensive
- Introductory Fire-Fighting: Offensive 1, 2, 3
- Council & SAO Orientation
- Fire Service Instructor and Evaluator
- Command Officer
What are the objectives of the Fire Protection program?
To provide community fire-fighters and community government employees with the skills to adequately perform the roles of fire safety officials.
To enhance the skills of public safety employees so that they can more effectively contribute to the community development process.
Why Should I Take the Fire Protection Program?
Upon completion of the Fire Protection program, you will have more knowledge and be able to better serve your community.
What Do Participants receive upon completion?
Participants who successfully complete training based on approved standards receive the 1001 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Level I Certificate awarded by the Alberta Fire Training School. This is both a nationally and internationally accepted certification.
Program Advisory Committee
In the process of being redesigned.
When and Where?
- Training Courses will be delivered throughout the Northwest Territories in both regional and community settings.
- A Bulletin advertising S of CG training opportunities, registration details, schedules, dates and locations will be regularly distributed to community staff, organizations and partners that support community governments.