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Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training
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40 Weeks
Certificate Program
Woodroffe Campus
 


College Eligibility

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; or

    OR
  • Mature Student status (19 years of age or over and without a high school diploma) eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $30.00 will be charged.

    Program Eligibility
  • English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent, is required).


  • Mathematics, Grade 12 (MAP4C or a mathematics with a similar content, is required).


  • Biology, Grade 11 (SBI3C or equivalent, is required).


  • Chemistry, Grade 12 (SCH4C or equivalent, is required).


  • Current CPR (Basic Rescuer, Level "C")


  • Current Standard First Aid

  • During the course of their program, students will be required to successfully complete the Firefighter Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT), or equivalent. Information for this requirement will be provided to applicants as part of the orientation to the program.

    Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry.
    Note: Agencies that allow the College access for clinical/field placements may require students in this program to have a clear police record check.

    To be eligible to participate in clinical/field placements, you must submit proof of a clear police records check to the Program Department prior to the beginning of classes.

    If you have been convicted of an offense under the criminal code for which you have not been pardoned, you may be unable to participate in clinical/field placements. Successful completion of a clinical/field placement is a requirement for graduation.

    If you register in the program and have a criminal record for which you have not received a pardon, you must meet with the Departmental Chair prior to the first day of classes.
    It is your responsibility to obtain this police records check from your local Police Department and to pay for any associated costs.







    The information in this web site reflects the most current available at the time of publication. Modifications may be made prior to the start of classes. Should there be insufficient enrolment, the College reserves the right to suspend any program option or choice.