Program Overview

The Fire Protection Certification program was started by the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) and the City of Vancouver in 1996 and now has the support of key stakeholders including:

	Technicians
	Office of the Fire Commissioner
	Fire Chiefs' Association of BC
	Fire Prevention Offices' Association of BC
	Association of BC Fire Protection Companies

Municipalities throughout the province are benefiting from the program as certified fire protection technicians are working in those municipalities which have enacted a Bylaw. Even though not all municipalities have as yet introduced a Bylaw to require certified technicians, ASTTBC certified technicians are found in most areas of the province. These technicians and/or their employers believe professional certification adds credibility to their services. Simply stated, they have a marketing edge.

Municipalities that have enacted a Municipal Bylaw and joined the Fire Protection Certification Program include:

	Abbotsford
	Chilliwack
	City of North Vancouver
	Coquitlam
	Courtenay
	District of North Vancouver
	Pitt Meadows
	Richmond
	Sechelt
	Squamish
	Surrey
	Vancouver
	Whistler

ASTTBC has developed a standard Municipal Bylaw and information package that will help you put the program in place in your community. By the summer of 2001, the program's accomplishments include:

	Full certification in place as of July 1, 2001
	Approximately 600 fully Certified Technicians
	Technician competencies established for each discipline
	Educational requirements established for each discipline
	Standardized inspection and test forms made available
	Model By-Law developed in conjunction with the Office of the Fire Commissioner
	Technical Committee established for the interpretation of the Fire Code requirements
	Fire Protection Technicians Association set up
	Association of BC Fire Protection Companies formed
	Web page updated & expanded
	B.C. Fire Protection Equipment Log published

Contact Information:

Applied Science Technologists
& Technicians of BC
10767 - 148 Street Surrey,
BC V3R 0S4

For information about the Fire Protection Certification Program or if you would like assistance implementing the program in your community please contact:

Brian Stegavig
Manager, Fire Protection Registration
604-585-2788 ext. 240
stegavig@shaw.ca

For a Fire Protection Technician application kit please contact:

Kathy Rozek
Coordinator, Technical Specialist Registrations
604-585-2788 ext. 223
krozek@asttbc.org