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Firefighter – Pre-Service Education and Training (compressed)

MINISTRY-APPROVED PROGRAM TITLE: PRE-SERVICE FIREFIGHTER EDUCATION AND TRAINING


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Program Overview

Firefighters take responsibility for things many people wouldn’t want to carry on their shoulders including saving lives, homes, buildings, schools and churches and protecting the environment. Sounds a lot like a job description for a real-life superhero – are you ready to apply?

This program is delivered in a compressed format, meaning that students complete it in two consecutive semesters.

A non-compressed delivery is also available, which sees students complete the program in three consecutive semesters.

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Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 11 mathematics (C, M or U)

AND One of the following sciences:

  • Grade 11 or 12 biology (C, M or U)
  • Grade 11 or 12 chemistry (C, M or U)
  • Grade 11 or 12 physics (C, M or U)
  • Grade 11 or 12 exercise science (C, M or U)

Post-admission requirements:

  • Purchase Durham College approved Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and pay rental fee for Bunker Gear that is a mandatory requirement in order to participate in the program.  Please click on COSTS for more information.
  • Provide proof of current Standard First Aid and CPR – Level C (minimum) Certification, that must remain valid for the duration of the program.

Tuition

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
  • Fire Behaviour and Ground Operation I (FBGO 1400)
  • Fire Ground Practical I (FGP 1400)
  • Fire Prevention & Public Education (FPPE 1400)
  • Fire Emergency Patient Care I (PCE 1401)
  • Fire Fitness Management 1 (PHED 1100)

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Technology recommendations

To help students succeed in programs with remote learning requirements, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified minimum technology recommendations. While these are not program requirements, these suggestions will help ensure students have the right tools to support a quality remote learning experience.

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Fire alarm technician
  • Fire ranger
  • Firefighter
  • Hazardous material technician
  • Medical attendant
  • Volunteer firefighter

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Program Details

The program will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills required to become a firefighter.  The curriculum is based on the current National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) standards and is recognized across North America.

The course is delivered in a professional model and all program participants will be required to adopt the professional standards of behaviour required of a modern-day firefighter.  Applicants are advised to participate in after-class hours since self-study is an essential component for success.

Note:  All competencies specified for this program must be met therefore attendance in class, lab and off-site practicums is a requirement for success.

The program will consist of a heavy classroom component progressing to practical application.  You will apply your practical skills in simulated and controlled live fire training scenarios on campus and at local fire training facilities.  You will also receive assistance in preparations for the hiring process.

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be eligible to take the exams for NFPA 1001 Level 1 & 2 (Firefighter 1 and 2) as well as the NFPA 472 (Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations).  All exams are administered by the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Begin the department orientation and the first year of employment with a solid theoretical base and practical skills in content, providing the successful graduate with knowledge and skills in the following areas: basic fire science, fire suppression principles and practices, firefighter emergency patient care, fire prevention/public education, and specialty modules such as confined space and environmental hazards.
  2. Apply generic skills reflecting the beginning competencies required of the recruit or new volunteer in areas of content, providing the successful graduate with knowledge and skills in the following areas: basic fire science, fire suppression principles and practices, firefighter emergency patient care, fire prevention/public education, and specialty modules such as confined space and environmental hazards.
  3. Develop the necessary vocational, general education, and generic skills to promote lifelong learning, and career path potential in a career that usually lasts a lifetime.
  4. Begin the initial steps in the professionalization process as a new recruit in order to meet the ethical, legal, and safety requirements inherent in professional practice.
  5. Describe and safely use fire department apparatus, tools and equipment.
  6. Demonstrate safe practices and techniques.
  7. Communicate effectively verbally, non-verbally and in writing using common fire service terminology.
  8. Interact appropriately in a wide variety of interpersonal situations in emergency and non-emergency settings.
  9. Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
  10. Interact effectively in the community with its representation from a variety of multicultural and social economic backgrounds.
  11. Demonstrate knowledge of how to work effectively with other members of the fire service team, emergency patient care team and related groups.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 11 mathematics (C, M or U)

AND One of the following sciences:

  • Grade 11 or 12 biology (C, M or U)
  • Grade 11 or 12 chemistry (C, M or U)
  • Grade 11 or 12 physics (C, M or U)
  • Grade 11 or 12 exercise science (C, M or U)

Post-admission requirements:

  • Purchase Durham College approved Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and pay rental fee for Bunker Gear that is a mandatory requirement in order to participate in the program.  Please click on COSTS for more information.
  • Provide proof of current Standard First Aid and CPR – Level C (minimum) Certification, that must remain valid for the duration of the program.

Courses

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.

Semester 1

  • Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
  • Fire Behaviour and Ground Operation I (FBGO 1400)
  • Fire Ground Practical I (FGP 1400)
  • Fire Prevention & Public Education (FPPE 1400)
  • Fire Emergency Patient Care I (PCE 1401)
  • Fire Fitness Management 1 (PHED 1100)

Semester 2

  • Fire Ground Operations 2 (FGO 2400)
  • Fire Ground Practical 2 (FGP 2400)
  • Fire Ground Practical III (FGP 3400)
  • Fire Fitness Management 2 (FITS 2400)
  • Fire Community Services (FSER 2400)
  • Hazardous Materials (HAZA 2400)
  • Fire Emergency Patient Care II (PCE 2400)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2023-2024 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes.

Costs

Personal Equipment

Further details regarding the items below will be communicated directly to confirmed students following the deposit deadline. Prices shown are anticipated costs and may be subject to change  
Bunker gear Students are required to rent Bunker gear through the approved program supplier Payment of the rental fee ($649+HST) is due in August.
Students are required to purchase program uniforms as well as personal protective equipment to meet the occupational health and safety requirements of the practicum and live fire components of the program.
Personal Protective Equipment Includes:
  • Helmet
  • Flash hood
  • Firefighter gloves
  • Rubber fire boots
  • Equipment bag
Approximately $800.00+HST
Station wear/uniforms
  • Tactical style shirt x 2
  • Tactical style pants x 2
  • Program t-shirt x 2
  • Firefighter belt x 1
Approximately $278.00+HST
Black ‘green-patch’ matte police style boots (approximately $175.00 to $260.00+HST) may be purchased from any outside vendor (ISECO, Marks Work Wearhouse, Mr. Safety Shoe, etc.)
Standard First Aid/CPR C Certification is required and must remain valid for the duration of the program. Approximately $125.00+HST
 

PROGRAM COSTS

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Fire alarm technician
  • Fire ranger
  • Firefighter
  • Hazardous material technician
  • Medical attendant
  • Volunteer firefighter

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

  • Industrial fire services
  • Municipal fire services
  • Safety services

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Qualified graduates can go on to take Durham College’s Fire and Life Safety Systems Technician program or 911 Emergency and Call Centre Communications program.

Graduates may also be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study through Durham College’s partnerships with many Canadian and international colleges and universities. Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

Technology Recommendations

To help students have the best remote learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

Processor: i7
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
Internet connection

Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk  or the school office.

Experiential Learning

Students will be given the opportunity to practice and progress in a controlled setting at a variety of training facilities. Live fire exercises will further enhance the student experience, including but not exclusive to: fire behavior and progression, vehicle fires, Class B fires, fire streams and methods of interior fire attack.

Contact

For more information contact, Treina Kennington, field placement co-ordinator.

Project Lord Ridgeback

Project Lord Ridgeback (PLRB) is multi-disciplinary experiential learning exercise that simulates a local disaster. Interacting with actors who play victims, casualties, emotionally distressed persons and the elderly in a staged, choreographed event, students from a wide range of programs learn by acting and responding as they would in real emergencies. Subject matter experts design injects into disaster-related scenarios which simulate authentic workplace demands.

Following the mock disaster, students participate in follow up exercises to apply learning in mock court testimony, critical incident stress debrief, crime-scene lab work, and form completion specific to their program areas.

Student participants are from a wide range of DC programs including: Practical Nursing, Primary Care Paramedic, Police Foundations, Protection Security & Investigation, Paralegal, 911 Call Centre Communications, Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations, Journalism Mass Media Program, Social Service Worker, Activation Co-ordination – Gerontology, Court Support Services.

Related programs

Pre-Service Firefighting candidates can improve their professional portfolio with the addition of the Fire & Life Safety Systems Technician diploma. Strengthen your fire safety credentials by acquiring knowledge of codes, legislation, fire safety planning and fire safety systems. This program has an exceptionally high hire rate and offers students professional designations which allow graduates to work on and maintain fire protection systems.

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Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.

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