Certificate in Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training

Develop your knowledge and skills with hands-on experience in fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials response, public education and life safety. Immersed in a dynamic and challenging learning environment, students develop the ability to perform the duties of a firefighter. Through a blend of both theoretical and hands-on experience, students develop skills and knowledge of fire dynamics, building construction, fire suppression principles and practice, personal protective equipment, emergency medical response and fire prevention and public education. Students also explore theoretical concepts and safety considerations in technical rescue disciplines such as confined space, water and ice water rescue, rope rescue, and trench rescue.

Applicants must hold OSSD or equivalent with the following: Grade 12 English (C or U) Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U) Grade 11 or 12 Biology or Chemistry (C or U) Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing.