Fire Inspector I Training | NFPA 1030 (Formerly NFPA 1031) | Newfoundland and Labrador

Course Summary

NFPA 1031 (Formerly 1031): Fire Inspector I

40 Hours | Maximum 20 Participants | In-Person Delivery

Delivery: Instructor-led classroom instruction combined with practical application and inspection exercises
Location: On-site at your fire department
Assessment: Course assessment and practical skills evaluation; IFSAC certification testing available separately through FSD
Class Size: Maximum 20 participants
Format: Theory • Demonstration •  Practical Skills • Scenario-Based Training • Assessment

Course Description

Fire Inspector I provides the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to conduct fire and life safety inspections and identify common fire protection and life safety deficiencies. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with practical application to prepare participants for the responsibilities associated with fire inspection and code enforcement.

Based on the requirements of NFPA 1031, this course develops competency in fire inspection procedures, applicable codes and standards, construction types, occupancy classifications, means of egress, fire protection systems, fire detection and alarm systems, fire hazards, hazardous materials, site access, permits, plan review, and field verification.

Instruction is delivered by experienced emergency service professionals using practical exercises and realistic inspection scenarios that emphasize code application, hazard recognition, documentation, professional judgment, and effective communication with building owners and occupants.

What You'll Learn

• Duties, responsibilities, and authority of the Fire Inspector I

• Applicable fire and life safety codes and standards

• NFPA 101, Life Safety Code

• National Fire Code of Canada

• Construction types and building features

• Occupancy classifications

• Means of egress and exit requirements

• Fire protection features and systems

• Water-based fire protection systems

• Fire alarm and detection systems

• Portable fire extinguishers

• Special hazard and extinguishing systems

• Fire hazard recognition and identification

• Hazardous materials storage, handling, and dispensing

• Site access and emergency access requirements

• Fire department access and operational considerations

• Inspection procedures and documentation

• Inspection reports and deficiency documentation

• Capacity calculations

• Permits and regulatory requirements

• Plan review and field verification

• New construction and renovation considerations

• Communication with building owners, occupants, and responsible parties

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for fire service personnel and other individuals responsible for conducting fire and life safety inspections, code enforcement, or related fire prevention activities.

• Firefighters and fire department members

• Fire prevention personnel

• Fire inspectors and prospective fire inspectors

• Municipal fire service personnel

• Fire officers and personnel assuming fire prevention responsibilities

• Personnel responsible for fire and life safety inspections

• Firefighters seeking professional development in fire prevention

• Personnel preparing to challenge applicable IFSAC certification requirements

• Individuals responsible for conducting inspections within their organization

Course Duration

Course duration varies based on the delivery format and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements.

Training may be delivered as:

• Modular weekend delivery available

• Customized delivery for fire departments

Contact Rescue Education to discuss scheduling options.

Prerequisites

Participants must:

• Complete a Liability Waiver

• Complete a Fire Services Division (FSD) Application Form

• Complete a Rescue Education Consulting and Training Registration Form

Certification Process

Participants who successfully complete the Fire Inspector I training program will have met or exceeded the training requirements to participate in the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification process administered by the Fire Services Division (FSD) of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The certification process includes a proctored written examination and practical evaluation of applicable Job Performance Requirements (JPRs). Participants who successfully complete both evaluations will receive IFSAC certification in accordance with the applicable standard and Fire Services Division requirements.