Fire Leadership
In September 2024, the Faculty introduced a NEW and revamped set of certificates and NEW diploma offerings for our learners. Click on each of the images below to get information on the requirements for each of our certificates and diplomas.
Today’s fire service needs leaders equipped to meet challenges and inspire change.
Offered 100% online, our courses are stackable so you can accelerate your learning. Get in-demand skills that meet your professional certification requirements.
Specialized Certificates in Fire Service
These certificates are beneficial to those seeking further training in a specialized area.
Diplomas in Fire Leadership
Dalhousie’s Diplomas in Fire Leadership are designed to give Fire Service Officers the knowledge and skills to become leaders and managers within their fire departments.
Certification
Fire Officer III Certification Track
If you have obtained your Fire Officer II certification, you may apply for Fire Officer III certification upon successful completion of the above courses and by submitting the application. In order to qualify for Fire Officer III certification, students must receive at least 70% on each of the courses. Program staff will then check your application for completeness. If gaps are found, you will be notified by Dalhousie University staff. Once your application has been approved, your request will be submitted to the Nova Scotia Firefighters School. After all requirements have been verified, you will receive Fire Officer III certification.
Courses:
Station Officer Essentials: People & Operations
Fire Prevention and Suppression Management
The Environment of the Fire Station
Fire Department Human Resource Management I
Fire Service Strategic Planning
Municipal Finance
Organizational Behaviour
Incident Command: Thinking and Acting
Fire Officer lV Accreditation Track
This four-course certificate will track completion of the following Dalhousie University Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development courses (or their equivalent), at least one of which must have been taken in the fall 2013 term or later. All must have received a grade of 70% or higher.
Required Courses:
Local Government
Fire Department Human Resource Management II
Emergency Medical Service Management and the Fire Department
Program Evaluation and Statistics
Important information for current students enrolled in certificates
If you have started the previous versions of the Certificate in Fire Service Leadership, the Certificate in Fire Service Administration (CFSA) or any of the CFSA concentration certificates, the Certificate in Incident Command, or Fire Officer III, you will receive credit for any courses you have completed. For guidance in selecting courses to complete your certificate, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.