RYERSON ~ OFM ~ OAFC
Public Administration Program for Fire
Service Professionals
An
Exceptional Opportunity for
Fire Service Professionals to Earn a
Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Public Administration and
Governance
The Fire Services curriculum is designed for fire services personnel working in the public and para-public sectors. Week-long, intensive mode courses are offered so fire service professionals can work towards earning a Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Public Administration and Governance as part of the Career Path designed and recommended by the Office of the (Ontario) Fire Marshal (OFM) and the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC). Through a partnership of the OFM , OAFC, and Ryerson’s Department of Politics and Public Administration, accredited courses making up the Certificate (Level I) and Advanced Certificate (Level II) are offered at the Ontario Fire College in Gravenhurst in intensive-mode, week-long format.
The partnership was formalised in November 2006 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that, among other things, provides recognition -- in the form of a reduced number of Professionally-Related course requirements -- of the Company Officer, Training Officer, and Prevention Officer Diplomas conferred by the Ontario Fire College (OFC). See photo of the signing ceremony.
"The
Public Administration Program has assisted in advancing my
career, allows for flexible learning and faculty strive to
meet the needs of the students as adult learners."
Tim Beckett
(Student, Fire Services Program)
Fire Chief, City of Kitchener |
Ryerson's Department of Politics and Public Administration offers
the only part-time degree program in public administration in Ontario.
Designed for working, adult learners, the program provides several
features that assist part-time students attain their career and
educational goals. The curriculum is designed for personnel working
in the public and para-public sectors.
A steering committee examines the process of curriculum planning while also evaluating the policies related to the Public Administration and Governance program. The committee consists of representatives from Ryerson, the Ontario Fire College (OFC), the Office of the (Ontario) Fire Marshal (OFM), and the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) as well as student representatives from the program itself. The Steering Committee meets at least twice each year to discuss the issues related to the development and long-term success of the program. To have an issue raised at a Committee meeting, contact one of the student representatives in the program or the Program Assistant Viola Ing (ving@politics.ryerson.ca; 416-979-5057).
The curriculum and program requirements have been modified specifically
for fire service professionals to acquire related knowledge and
management skills. For the curriculum of the fire services partnership, please see “Program Details” (link below) and, for further information about the Public Administration and Governance program (including the fire services partnership), please consult the Student Handbook (see link below).
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