Become a Fire Inspector
NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level I (Micro-credential) Recognition of Achievement program
Learn the various laws, regulations and standards that impact fire protection. Develop the skills of fire inspections that will benefit the safety of your community.
Program information
Program description
The NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level I Micro-certificate program meets the knowledge and skill requisites established by NFPA 1031 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plans Examiner, 2014 edition. It is comprised of five modules including NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level I, Legislation and Courtroom Procedures, Fire Code Part 2 and 6, Fire Code Part 9 Retrofit and NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness.
Together, these modules offer an overview of the various laws, regulations and standards that impact fire protection, allow students to apply the concepts and skills of fire inspections, and assist students in meeting their fire safety inspection and enforcement responsibilities. Students develop the knowledge and skill with respect to the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Ontario Fire Code, Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code. They build their knowledge and confidence to address life safety issues in buildings in their communities that are regulated under Part 2, 6 and 9 of the Ontario Fire Code.
Modules can be completed in any order, except for Fire Code Part 9 Retrofit, which is recommended this course is completed after Legislation and Courtroom Procedures and Fire Code Part 2 and 6. Courses may be validated from other institutions towards this micro-credential.
What courses are included in the NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level I program?
Complete all five modules and receive the NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level I Micro-certificate.
Upon successfully completion module 1 – JUST 0062 Fire Inspector 1, students will be eligible to write the OFM – NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level I exam.
Currently available courses are linked below.
How do I apply to the NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level I program?
Register on a course-by-course basis, paying as you go
Part-time students do not go through an application process for this program. To register for courses, you’ll need a Georgian College student number.
- From the course listing, select the course(s) you want to register for
- Add the course(s) to your cart and proceed to checkout for payment
- If you’re a first-time registrant, you’ll need to request student number via the online form
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Finance and fees
As a part-time student, you may be eligible for OSAP funding, depending on the number of courses you take per semester.
For more information about OSAP, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit the OSAP/financial aid webpage.
As a part-time student, you can take one to three courses per semester, paying on a course-by-course basis.
For course fee information, select a course from the course information section of this page.
Online learning
These courses are offered through OntarioLearn. Visit the OntarioLearn webpage to learn more.
OntarioLearn courses are set up as equivalents to the Georgian courses. You can choose to take the ODE courses or the Georgian courses.
When a Georgian course isn’t available to be delivered online, we’ve listed an OntarioLearn course in the delivery schedule. The majority of the Georgian courses have ODE equivalents set up. You can choose to take either course.
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
Previous postsecondary education: If you’ve completed courses, or some or all of a program, at another accredited postsecondary institution, you may be able to transfer all or some of your courses into a related program at Georgian.
Relevant work or life experience: If you have relevant work and/or life experience that relates to your program(s) of interest at Georgian, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is an academic credit option.
To learn more about transfer credit and PLAR, visit the Credit for Prior Learning webpage.
Do you have questions about NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level I? Contact us!
Questions about the program?
Stephanie Carpenter, Academic Program Assistant