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Seneca’s Fire Protection programs are a North American benchmark in providing a comprehensive fire protection education combining the best aspects of both prevention and fire suppression.
As a Seneca Fire Protection Engineering Technician or Technology student, you can obtain the following certifications:
Please note: Certifications may require specific courses to be taken, specific grades to be achieved and may require an additional fee for the certification process. Some may require work experience before being finalized.
Our industry-leading programs are driven by comprehensive curriculums that prepare you for highly competitive fields.
Pathways are agreements that allow you to move from one program to another or one institution to another to further your education and obtain an additional credential. Click on the programs below to learn more about pathway options:
Work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities provide you with hands-on experience before graduation. WIL options are outlined in the “Work Experience” section on each program page.
If you have completed equivalent courses from another postsecondary institution, you can apply for transfer credit through the Office of the Registrar.
Each fall, the School of Fire Protection Engineering Technology hosts a live burn demonstration at Newnham Campus, displaying the speed at which a fire can spread through a dorm room.
Support from industry helps Seneca’s fire protection students learn and train on the most up-to-date equipment, have access to industry experts and prepare to enter the workforce.
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