A.

Fire Service - Required For Occupation or Roles/Standards/Certification

This category has very strict criteria and guidelines. It includes programs, courses and workshops that relate to the fire service occupations and reflect the fire service standards, roles and/or certification. Examples of endorsed offerings in this category include the Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training Program, OFC Firefighter Curriculum and Certification Specialty Modules. Programs and courses endorsed in this category are to be offered only to members of the fire service. Advanced level courses and workshops that relate to the Certification Specialty Modules are also included in this category, and may require the purchase of a profile/template.

B.

Fire Service – Specific Training

This category includes programs, courses, and workshops offered exclusively to municipal fire department personnel to meet specific training needs. Examples of endorsed offerings in this category include specific training courses such as multi-agency emergency response, high-rise rescue, trench rescue, and propane handling.

C.

Fire Service – General For General Interest & Development

This category includes offerings provided by academic institutions, companies, associations and organizations that are of general interest to a number of different client groups, including the fire service, and the public. Examples of endorsed offerings in this category include courses such as stress management, time management, computer workshops, and community-based first aid.