Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011

• 43. - Security and protective services
• 43.02 - Fire protection

43.0203 - Fire science/firefighting

This instructional program class comprises any program focusing on the theory and practice of fires and firefighting. These programs include courses in fire chemistry and physics, combustible materials, computer science, building construction, fire codes and related laws, fire hydraulics, fire command, fire prevention/inspection, fire protection systems, fire suppression systems, fire/arson investigation, occupational safety, equipment operation, emergency medicine and communications.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • fire science
  • fire science technology
  • firefighter training
  • firefighting
  • firefighting technology
  • preservice firefighter

• Exclusion(s)

  • fire protection(43.0201)
  • forest firefighting(43.0206)
  • paramedic(51.0904)