Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training Algonquin College

Program Description

Prepare for a dynamic career in firefighting. The Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training Ontario College Certificate program is a dynamic and challenging program that focuses on firefighting skills and competencies. Begin the program with an introduction to the firefighting profession and develop related skills and expertise, using theoretical and hands-on approaches. Experience more than 400 hours of experiential learning, including the opportunity to put your skills into action and take part in both a fire simulation and a live-fire training practice. This program focuses on the knowledge, skills, and professionalism required to prepare you for a future career in firefighting. Students who complete the required program components and meet the necessary prerequisites may qualify for testing administered by the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal, leading to NFPA 1001 Firefighter I or Firefighter II certification. After graduating, you may find work with municipal, regional, territorial, airport or military fire service, as a: firefighter fire dispatcher fire prevention officer The field of industrial and fire safety also provide work opportunities for graduates.

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