Whether you work with tenants, manage buildings, or help behind the scenes, knowing fire safety is important. It helps keep people and property safe. This course gives you the basic knowledge to spot fire risks, respond the right way, and help create a safer workplace.
BC Housing expects all staff who have fire safety duties to finish Fire Safety Awareness Training (or similar training) before starting those duties. All Supportive Housing (SRO) staff must complete this training within one month of being hired.
For providers in BC Housing’s Operational Review cycle, this will be checked under Element 2.3.b. For Supportive Housing Providers, it will also be reinforced under Element 4.5.3.e.
Course Description
This online course is self-paced. You can start, stop, and come back anytime. Your progress will be saved automatically. The course has eight modules:
- Module 1: Course Overview – What the course is about
- Module 2: Fire Safety Laws and Policy – Rules and codes for fire safety in B.C.
- Module 3: Fire Safety Plans – What they are and why they matter
- Module 4: Fire Prevention – Common fire hazards and how to prevent them
- Module 5: Fire Drills – How to plan and run drills
- Module 6: Fire Response – What to do during and after a fire
- Module 7: Fire Watch – When and how to do a fire watch
- Module 8: Wrap-Up and Quiz – Key points, resources, and a final quiz
How to Enrol
- Sign up for the BC Housing Learning Portal
- Locate “Fire Safety” in the course catalogue and click “Enrol Now”
Prerequisites: None
Course delivery: Online, self-paced
Cost: Free
eLearning disclaimer
Authorized users only
The PeopleSoft computer system (including all related equipment, networks, systems and services) is provided for use only by authorized individuals with valid and subsisting usernames and passwords and for authorized purposes only. Unauthorized access to or use of the system is prohibited, and may result in criminal, civil and administrative penalties and other adverse action.
Terms and conditions
Access to and use of the system is subject to certain terms and conditions contained in BC Housing’s IT Security Policy and amended from time to time by BC Housing. Access to and use of this system constitutes unconditional acceptance of and agreement to the applicable Policy. If you do not accept and agree to this Policy, you may not access or use the system.
Privacy statement
BC Housing is collecting your personal information for the purpose of enrolling you in courses offered through our Enterprise Learning Management System. We will also keep records of the courses you took and whether you passed or failed. The information will be shared with your employer. Your personal information is collected in accordance with Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the collection of your information, please contact BC Housing's privacy officer by phone at 604-433-1711 or by writing to 4555 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4V8.