The Certification Council is making progress on the development of a Fire Prevention Officer Certification Program. The process for the development of FPO certification has been approved and includes development by the Certification Council of the regular, 'window', and renewal models, in response to a defined, confirmed need. Models are based on the established framework, the standards process model, associated criteria and existing guiding principles. There are seven critical elements to the Fire Prevention Officer Certification Program.
Certification is a voluntary process for individuals.
Certification is based on the current Ontario Fire Prevention Officer Standards. One route has been developed to meet the needs of future FPOs. Certification is term specific. There will be a renewal process. A nominal fee will be established.