The Objectives and Purposes of the Fire Prevention Officers’ Association

Unite, for mutual benefit, those public officials engaged primarily in the prevention of fire or the investigation of fire, or both. Assemble its members for discussion and exchange of information concerning laws, codes, regulations, inspections and education related to the cause, prevention and spread of fire and to the escape from fire. Promote and develop ways and means for improving all matters concerning the preservation of life and the protection of property from fire. Promote a high professional standing of its members. Create a fraternal feeling and to foster good spirit of friendship among its members.

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In response to the increasing demand to assess information and plan for Wildfires, Coastal Resource Mapping (CRM), in association with the Online Learning Centre (OLC) and supported by the Fire Prevention Officers’ Association of BC, has developed a method that serves to satisfy to 2 needs:

To provide the general public access to a method of determining a Wildfire hazard rating for their own home and property and provide a method for local fire departments and / or municipalities the ability to gather Wildfire hazard information for the purpose of evaluating and planning at minimal cost.

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The Fire Prevention Officers Association of BC is Pro Board accredited under the delegated authority

of the Vancouver Island Emergency Response Academy.

FPOABC Deligation of Authority Certicicate

What is the Differance between Accreditation and Certification?

Accreditation is the stamp of approval from a third party (Pro Board) review of an agency’s certification system.  The review includes all aspects of certification testing including; completeness, fairness, security, validity and correlation to the national standards.  Agencies such as state/provincial certification agencies, educational institutions, governmental entities, and national organizations are accredited.

Certification is the verification that a candidate has successfully completed an evaluation of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities against the national standard.  Individuals that successfully pass a certification exam are certified.

Candidates that are certified by an accredited agency have the value added of the assurance that the test they took accurately measured them against the standard.

FPOABC Fire Safety Brochures 

1.5 Cents from every Brochure sold goes back to the FPOABC Public Education Committee

to support further Fire Safety Programs.  

Last Logos is the Official Supplier of FPOABC Public Education Materials

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