The Fire Protection Engineering Technician diploma program at Seneca Polytechnic prepares students for careers in firefighting, fire safety and fire protection engineering. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical hands-on training to provide a strong foundation in fire protection principles and emergency response.
Students develop skills in firefighter fitness, fire suppression techniques, technical rescue, wildland firefighting, fire code compliance, fire investigation and fire safety inspections. The curriculum also includes training in fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems and building fire protection technologies.
Graduates are prepared for careers in fire services, fire prevention, fire alarm systems, fire safety consulting and fire protection engineering support roles. The diploma is also recognized as a preferred qualification for many firefighter recruitment opportunities across Ontario.
- Academic Requirement: • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. • Successful completion of Grade 12. • International applicants must submit academic transcripts and graduation documents. • Interest in firefighting, fire safety, emergency response and engineering technology is recommended.
- ELP Requirement: • IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall (No Band Below 5.5) • PTE Academic: 58 • Duolingo English Test: 105-110 • TOEFL iBT: Minimum 20 in each skill • CAEL: 60 • Cambridge English: 169 (No skill below 162)
- Special Requirement: • Students should have a laptop meeting Seneca's minimum technical specifications. • Training includes firefighter fitness, fire suppression, technical rescue, wildland firefighting, fire investigation and fire safety systems. • Students gain hands-on experience with fire alarm and sprinkler systems. • Graduates may transfer into the Firefighter Pre-Service Education and Training program. • Industry certifications and exam preparation opportunities are included.
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Students whose study permit applications are still pending may request a deferral to the next available intake, provided the request is submitted before Day 10 of classes and the program is available. Deferrals are granted only once.
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Students awaiting an IRCC decision must still meet the deferral deadline. Requests submitted after Day 10 of classes will not be approved solely because a study permit decision is pending.
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Students may alternatively withdraw and apply for a refund by submitting the required withdrawal form and supporting documentation. Applicable administrative fees may be deducted.
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If a study permit application is refused, students may defer their admission and request a new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to support a future study permit application. PAL issuance is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
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Refund requests due to study permit refusal must include a copy of the official IRCC refusal letter and be submitted within 14 days of the refusal date.
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Only the refusal letter associated with the intake being withdrawn from will be considered for refund eligibility.
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Students whose second study permit application is refused before the start of classes may still qualify for a refund, subject to Seneca’s refund policy.
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Deferral requests are subject to program availability, and late requests may require a written appeal.
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Approved late deferrals may be subject to a CAD $200 late fee.
- Application Fee: $90
- LOA Deposit: $0
- Annual Tuition Fee: $16,809
- Total Tuition Fee: $34,038
- Course Duration: 2 Years
- Credentials: Diploma
- Intake: September 2026 January 2027
• Completed application form
• CAD $90 application fee
• Passport copy
• Grade 12 certificate
• Academic transcripts/marksheets
• English language proficiency test results (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo)
• Proof of name change (if applicable)
• Laptop meeting program technical requirements
• Additional documents requested by Seneca Polytechnic
• Monitor application status through Seneca Student Home