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This enhanced program offers comprehensive pre-service training for those pursuing a career in modern fire services. Our curriculum equips students with essential knowledge, practical skills, and professional growth opportunities to excel as fire service recruits while laying the groundwork for future advancement in this vital public safety field.
Emphasizing professional standards, students gain hands-on experience through simulation training and interdisciplinary teamwork, working toward internationally accredited NFPA certifications for both fire suppression and prevention roles. The program fosters critical analysis, real-world response capabilities, and sustainable wellness habits that support personal growth and career resilience - creating adaptable professionals who bring reduced risk and increased value to their future employers.
Duration: 3 terms
Start Date: January 2025
Location: Kitchener – Doon Campus
Qualification: Ontario College Certificate
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status.
English Language Requirements: