Program Overview

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Fire Protection Engineering Technology (FPT)

Co-op Option (FPTC)

Program Overview

The Fire Protection Engineering Technology three-year advanced diploma program provides hands-on learning within fire protection labs, live fire demonstrations, fire investigations, and hazardous materials operation scenarios. The program prepares students for an array of career opportunities in the fire service field or dynamic careers within the private sector of the fire protection and life safety industry.

Program Details

• Start Dates: January, September
• Campus: Newnham
• Delivery: Flexible, Hybrid
• Duration: 6 Semesters (3 Years)
• Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
• School: School of Fire Protection Engineering Technology

About the Program

The program provides students with the professional knowledge and practical skills to work in the fire service field or dynamic careers within the private sector of the fire protection and life safety industry. Graduates have the option to transfer into the Firefighter, Pre-Service Education and Training program or other programs in the School of Fire Protection Engineering Technology.

Computer Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10
• Processor: Intel i7 or equivalent
• RAM: 16 GB (32 GB recommended)
• Hard Drive: 256 GB Solid State Hard Drive (SSD) (512 GB SSD recommended)
• Graphics Card: High-end graphics video card (consider a dedicated video card with at least 2 GB of video memory)
• Screen Size: 13-inch or larger
• USB Ports: Three USB 3.0 ports
• Wireless: 802.11ac

Skills

• Perform advanced fire inspections of various occupancies to determine life safety compliance
• Perform fundamental fire investigation tasks to determine potential cause and origin
• Recognize fire and life safety risks for building owners and determine solutions
• Analyze advanced fire dynamics concepts
• Evaluate building construction and fire safety systems to confirm compliance with building and fire codes
• Design advanced fire alarm and sprinkler systems
• Troubleshoot fire alarm and sprinkler systems

Work Experience

• Optional Co-op: This program offers the option to complete a co-op work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in the field of study.

Program Availability

• Canadian Applicants: Available
• International Applicants: Available

Start Dates and Locations

Start Date	Location	Availability
September 2025	Newnham	Open
January 2026	Newnham	Open

Program and Course Delivery

• Flexible Delivery: This program is offered in Seneca's flexible delivery format, using innovative learning spaces and technology.

Career Options

• Fire Service:
  • Fire and life safety public educator
  • Fire investigator
  • Fire prevention inspector/officer
  • Firefighter (preferred qualification)
  • Plans examiner
• Fire Engineering Technology:
  • Fire sprinkler system (designer or sales representative)
  • Fire alarm system (designer, technician or sales representative)
  • Fire and building code consultant (engineering technologist)
  • Property management, fire prevention
  • Insurance risk manager
  • Fire safety plan designer
  • Fire researcher
  • Fire extinguisher technician
  • CAD designer

Professional Certification

• NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations (IFSAC and ProBoard)
• NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level I (IFSAC and ProBoard)
• NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level II (IFSAC and ProBoard)
• NFPA 1035 Public Educator Level I (IFSAC and ProBoard)
• NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator (prep)
• Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) recognition and course equivalencies
• BCIN General Legal (MMAH) (exam prep)
• BCIN Fire Protection (MMAH) (exam prep)

Affiliations/Associations

• Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall (OFM)

The Seneca Polytechnic Difference

• Degree Pathways: Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway.
• Experiential Learning: Graduate career-ready and world-ready with an optional co-op.
• Career Support: Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking, and more.
• Fire Sprinkler Lab: Gain hands-on, practical experience in the state-of-the-art Fire Sprinkler Systems Lab.