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HD in Fire Prevention and Technology

Durham College

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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HD in Fire Prevention and Technology is a higher diploma in Fire, Justice & Security programme taught at Durham College in Oshawa, Canada. The programme runs for 6 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,959 per year (CAD 3,247 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Higher Diploma
Field: Fire, Justice & Security
Duration: 6 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 3,247 / year
International tuition: CAD 15,959 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: durhamcollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Fire Prevention and Technology program covers the technical knowledge and certifications needed to work in fire safety and prevention, combining practical application with compliance to regional and national standards. Coursework addresses fire safety legislation and its enforcement, preparing graduates to assess buildings and communities for compliance with life safety codes in public service, private industry or consulting settings.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Durham College's minimum entry is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Mature Student Status, or equivalent. The Fire Prevention and Technology advanced diploma adds Grade 12 English at the C or U level and Grade 11 mathematics at the C, M or U level, with Grade 12 chemistry and physics recommended but not required; it states no minimum admission average. The program page states no English-language test score of its own for international applicants and points to Durham's institution-wide requirement for certificate, diploma and advanced diploma programs, set out on the college's international admissions page: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80 with no section below 20, PTE Academic 53 overall with no section below 49, CAEL 60 overall with no section below 60, or Duolingo English Test 105; domestic applicants may instead evidence English with the required Grade 12 English credit.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for September 2026 entry the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2026 and offers must be confirmed by 1 May 2026; January 2027 entry has an equal-consideration date of 1 October 2026 (confirm by 1 November 2026); May 2027 entry has an equal-consideration date of 1 February 2027 (confirm by 1 March 2027) - applications after these dates are still assessed while seats remain, including for programs Durham lists as highly competitive (Paramedic, Practical Nursing, Dental Hygiene and similar), which share the same cycle rather than a distinct deadline. International applicants apply directly to Durham, not through ontariocolleges.ca, and are assessed on a rolling basis against each program's published intake availability; Durham publishes no fixed international closing date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Durham College

Type: College
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1967
Students: 13,000
Programs: 156
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does HD in Fire Prevention and Technology award?

Durham College awards a Higher Diploma in the field of Fire, Justice & Security on completion of this programme.

How long does HD in Fire Prevention and Technology take?

The programme runs for 6 semesters.

How much does HD in Fire Prevention and Technology cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,959 per year (CAD 3,247 per year for local students).

Can HD in Fire Prevention and Technology be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Durham College.

What language is HD in Fire Prevention and Technology taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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