Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Certificate in Pre-service Firefighter Education and Training in Ottawa Canada | Algonquin College
Algonquin College
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Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
26,130
(c. USD18,670.28)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
9 months
The Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training Certificate program at Ontario College delivers an intensive curriculum centered on essential firefighting techniques and capabilities. Start your journey with foundational knowledge about the fire service profession while building relevant skills through both classroom instruction and practical training.
Gain over 400 hours of hands-on experience, featuring skill application opportunities through fire simulation exercises and real-world live-fire training scenarios.
This comprehensive program emphasizes the critical knowledge, technical abilities, and professional standards needed to launch your firefighting career. Graduates who fulfill all program requirements and meet eligibility criteria may pursue certification testing through Ontario's Office of the Fire Marshal, potentially earning NFPA 1001 Firefighter I or II qualifications.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission,
IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band, OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with the minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 20,
IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band, OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with the minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 20,
Tuition
CAD
26,130