Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training

Program description - May 2026

This newly updated program provides strong pre-service preparation for individuals seeking a career with today’s and tomorrow’s fire services. Our curriculum provides the knowledge, skills, and professional development for success as a fire services recruit, and the foundation for further career progression opportunities in this important area of public safety.

With a focus on professionalism, integrated skills acquisition through simulation-based training and inter-professional collaboration, students build towards internationally recognized credentials (National Fire Protection Association – NFPA) relevant to careers in fire suppression and also prevention through training in public education. They also develop critical thinking, situational performance skills, and lifelong wellness practices that enhance their personal and professional development and adaptability, serving as the foundation for ongoing learning, and adding value and lowering risk to themselves and to prospective employers.

Note:

The three terms will be delivered consecutively. The September program runs Fall, Winter and Spring, while the January program runs Winter, Spring and Fall.