Fire Protection Engineering Technology (FPT)
Campus
Duration
6 Semesters (3 Years)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
School
School of Fire Protection Engineering Technology
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.
Learn more about Seneca’s program delivery options.
About the Program
Seneca's Fire Protection Engineering Technology (FPT) advanced diploma program, is the leading North American program for fire prevention education. Under the guidance of professors and industry experts, you will work with advanced fire protection equipment. Expect hands-on experience in the design and installation of fire protection systems.
Major areas of study include the advanced design and installation of fire protection systems (sprinklers and alarms), leading-edge computer software systems, the governing codes and standards, as well as optional training in fire investigation, insurance and wildland fire suppression.
Once you complete the FPT program, you can move forward to the Firefighter, Pre–Service Education & Training (FFP) program for a career in firefighting.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Advanced design and installation of fire protection systems (sprinklers and alarms)
- Leading edge computer software systems
- Fire dynamics
- Governing codes and standards
- Optional training in fire investigation, insurance and wildland fire suppression
Work Experience
Optional Co-op
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.
Review eligibility requirements for work-integrated learning
Your Career
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:
Fire Service
- Fire prevention officer / inspector
- Fire and life safety public educator
- Fire investigator
- Plans examiner/reviewer
- Firefighter
Engineering Technology
- Fire code consultant
- Building code consultant
- Building Inspector
- Project manager
- Insurance risk manager
- Sprinkler designer
- Sprinkler fitter
- Fire alarm designer
- Property management, fire prevention
- Fire alarm technician
- Sales representative for fire alarm or sprinklers
- Fire safety plan designer
- Fire extinguisher technician
- CAD/Revit designer
- Fire Research
Professional Certification
- OFM IFSAC and Pro Board Accredited Courses:
- NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness
- NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level I
- NFPA 1035 Fire & Life Safety Educator Level I
- Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) recognition and course equivalencies
- BCIN General Legal and Fire Protection (exam prep.)
Affiliations/Associations
- American Fire Sprinkler Association
- Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association (CASA)
- Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA)
- Canadian Fire Safety Association (CFSA)
- Industrial Fire Prevention Association
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- National Fire Sprinkler Association
- Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall
- Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association
- Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition
- Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)
