Skills and Knowledge of LAFC

The Fire Services Act does not specify any technical qualification or training to become an LAFC; however, the Fire Commissioner recommends the following courses as basic requirements for all LAFC. All LAFC should take or have equivalent knowledge of the following in order to perform their duties effectively:

• LAFC Introduction Training (offered by OFC).
• Fire Scene Preservation course (PowerPoint) (offered by OFC).
• Fire Reporting Training (offered by OFC).
• Fire Investigation for LAFC (offered by OFC) or NFPA Fire Investigator I – Level 1 (offered by JI, course #FPIN 150) or Fire Investigator Introduction (offered by OFC).
• Fire Inspector Training for LAFC (offered by OFC).
• Procedures for Issuing Orders (offered by OFC).

While you do not need to complete all the training before you take on the LAFC duties, we recommend you to acquire this training over a period of 3 years.

OFC staff will deliver the courses offered by OFC to various regions in BC. Frequency and location will be dictated by demand and staff availability. Click here to view the OFC training schedule.

For more information on OFC training, please contact the OFC.