Current students, please make sure to review your MyHumber Academic Progress report to confirm which courses you should register into for your Winter semester. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
- Design, interpret, problem-solve and modify technical projects related to fire protection.
- Analyze the impact of legislation, fire standards, regulations, ethics, and guidelines on the operation of fire services
- Use building construction documentation to evaluate safety hazards when responding to an emergency.
- Advocate for fire services, fire health, safety and prevention to enhance public safety and awareness.
- Apply relevant occupational health and safety regulations, legislation, policies and procedures, ethical principles and professional conduct in various workplaces.
- Apply communication, teamwork and organizational skills to enhance the quality of service in fire services.
- Analyze, within a Canadian context, the impact of historical practices and current trends on the operations in fire science.
- Ensure maintenance of one’s physical and mental health and abide by the occupational standards of the firefighting profession.
- Employ strategies, programs and interventions to provide help to an individual experiencing an acute mental health crisis as well as to address chronic stress related behaviours found in self and others.
- Apply knowledge of human rights and freedoms legislation in all verbal and written interactions.
- Work cooperatively in multidisciplinary teams to achieve mutual goals.
- Develop and implement ongoing effective strategies for personal and professional development to manage the rigors of a career in Emergency Services.
Your Career
Our program will provide you with the knowledge, skills and abilities towards a broad range of fire services within both public and private sectors:
Public:
- municipal fire services such as fire inspection, life safety and public education
- provincial ministries such as the Ministry of Natural Resources
- federal levels such as military fire services
Private:
- safety equipment
- security
- fire inspection
- building code inspection related to fire protection
- insurance adjustment
Program Availability
| START DATE | LOCATION | STATUS | INTERNATIONAL STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2021 | North | Open | Open |
Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness News
Senior Dean Jason Powell Welcomes New Students to Fall 2020 Academic Semester
Mon, August 31, 2020
Senior Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness, Dr. Jason Powell Welcomes New Students to Fall 2020 Academic Semester.
Academic Integrity Message to Students from Jason Powell
Mon, August 24, 2020
Senior Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness, Dr. Jason Powell delivers a message to students regarding the importance of academic integrity.
The Faculty is here to support you!
Watch "Academic Integrity Message to Students from Jason Powell".
We Believe in Academic Integrity
Mon, August 24, 2020
Academic integrity -- what does it mean, and how does it affect you?
Listen to students, a graduate, and staff, speak about academic integrity, and the values of academic integrity, with some examples of what these values look like on a day-to-day basis. As you listen, ask what does academic integrity mean to you?
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HOW TO APPLY
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
POST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
EQUIPMENT & DEVICE REQUIREMENTS
FEES
PATHWAYS
CONTACT US
Post-Admission Requirements
Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).
Vulnerable Sector Check
Prior to the commencement of the second year of study, students may require a vulnerable sector check. The cost is the responsibility of the student. Certain requirements including the vulnerable sector check are beyond the control of Humber and may prevent students from completing the full program and/or securing employment. Students will be guided as they apply for the correct type of police documentation at the appropriate time.
Practical-based Physical Activity
Before participating in this program, students are expected to demonstrate a personal commitment to physical activity and healthy living, and possess the ability to participate in practical-based physical activity courses: resistance training, group exercise classes, cardiovascular training, plyometrics and flexibility training.
Equipment & Device Requirements
Semester 1
| Details and Specifications | Minimum Specifications | Recommended Specifications |
| Processor | Intel i5-8300H | Intel i5-8300H |
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Memory | 8GB of RAM | 8GB of RAM |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Monitor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Other | Built-in microphone and webcam, Software: Adobe creative and Microsoft office Suite | Built-in microphone and webcam, Software: Adobe creative and Microsoft office Suite |
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Equipment & Device Requirements contact:
James Bulger, program co-ordinator
416-675-6622 ext. 5338
james.bulger@humber.ca
Fees
The 2020-2021 fee for two semesters was:
- domestic: $3,740.64
- international: $15,874.00
Fees are subject to change.
Pathways
Pathways are academic routes that students can take to move from one credential to another.
PATHWAYS OUT TO ANOTHER PROGRAM:
TO A PARTNER INSTITUTION
Business Bachelor of Business Administration
Students who complete a 2 year diploma at Humber will be granted 60 credit hours toward the completion of a bachelor degree program at Davenport University. You will need to complete a minimum of 60 credit hours (approximately two years of full-time attendance) to meet residency and program requirements and to complete your bachelor degree program. Students must complete a minimum total of 120 semester credit hours to earn a bachelor degree. The total credit hours will include the completed 2 year diploma classes plus any courses completed through Davenport University.
Admission to the academic programs listed is at the sole discretion of the partner post-secondary institution.
Bachelor of Applied Management
Graduates of any two-year diploma program at Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, who have attained a cumulative grade point average of 70% or greater will be eligible to enter year three of the four-year Bachelor of Applied Management (BAM) at the University of New Brunswick, Saint John.
Depending on the diploma program, students may be exempted from study in certain courses and therefore, requested to take alternate courses offered by the Faculty of Business.
Please note: Admission to the academic programs listed is at the sole discretion of the partner post-secondary institution. Please contact the institution for detailed admission requirements.
How to Apply
Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program. To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber's program pages or ontariocolleges.ca.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.
