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July 5, 2006

Document Number 2006-19

ONTARIO FIRE COLLEGE PRE-CLASS MATERIALS
AVAILABLE ON-LINE

(External Distribution)

Most courses of the Ontario Fire College (OFC), whether taken as diploma program requirements or for hands-on practical training, include a pre-class component. This component involves reading suggested texts and completing assignments in preparation for the course. In order to complete the pre-class component, a pre-class package of information and documents assembled by the OFC is sent to each person registered in the course. The package includes instructions on how to prepare for the course and often contains readings, assignments, and a course outline. It is important to review the entire package. In many cases, assignments must be completed prior to the first day of in-class sessions.

Pre-class materials are now available at www.ofmsps.ca/OFCEM, where they can be downloaded. The OFC will no longer send by courier pre-class packages for all courses that start after September 5, 2006. Only in cases where downloading is impossible will hard copy pre-class packages be sent. Fire departments will be reminded that pre-class packages are available on the Web site when they receive confirmation of registrations.

To access the pre-class packages:

The OFC recommends printing the materials for the courses 10 weeks in advance of the first in-class session. This lead time should be sufficient to complete the readings and assignments well in advance of the first day of class. Given that the version posted on the Web site will always be the definitive and most up-to-date version, it is strongly recommended that the pre-class package not be downloaded sooner than 10 weeks prior to the first class.

The Web site also contains the Ontario Firefighter Curriculum and a wealth of useful information on a variety of topics: OFC resource centre, prior learning assessment, advanced standing, OFC policies and procedures, deportment, and dress code. By reading this information and becoming familiar with the OFC’s policies, facilities, prerequisites and registration procedures, anyone attending the OFC can ensure that they will enjoy their visit and benefit from their experience at the OFC.

All information and documents on the Web site are protected by copyright and intended for the sole use of persons enrolled in Ontario Fire College courses.

Visitors to the Web site can submit comments or questions by clicking “Discussion” on the home page menu.

If you have problems accessing or navigating the Web site, or downloading files, please contact:

Amy McKee
Instructor
Ontario Fire College
(705) 687‑9656
Amy.McKee@jus.gov.on.ca

Ed Godden
Academic Manager
Ontario Fire College
(705) 687‑9651
Edward.P.Godden@jus.gov.on.ca


 

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