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PROGRAM INFORMATION

Train with the best at Ontario’s premier firefighting facility. Northern’s Pre-Service Firefighter program is in a class of its own. Thanks to our state-of-the-art training facilities and unique partnership with Timmins Fire Department, you’ll have access to all the infrastructure and equipment of a

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

Academic Year :

2025-2026

Credential :

Ontario College Certificate

Program Delivery :

Full-Time

Duration

:

1 Year

Length :

3 Semesters

Program Code :

T085 - Timmins Campus (PC)

DESCRIPTION

Train with the best at Ontario’s premier firefighting facility. Northern’s Pre-Service Firefighter program is in a class of its own. Thanks to our state-of-the-art training facilities and unique partnership with Timmins Fire Department, you’ll have access to all the infrastructure and equipment of a working fire station. Plus featuring a blend of labs, field placements, and vocational courses - you’ll graduate from this one-year program in peak performance and prepared to take on any challenge.

From rope rescues and breaking down doors to complex live-burn scenarios in our own burn building, the curriculum continuously tests your composure and stretches your adaptability. You will strategize plans of attack, and function as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You can even practice as a volunteer firefighter in the real world. And finally, master all your new skills during an immersive six-week hands-on program featuring fire and rescue evolution training.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

As a graduate of this program, you may get hired to work in municipality/city firehalls, military, industry, nuclear plants, or natural resources-ministry forest fire fighting services, at airports, or any type of emergency based firefighting services.

VOCATIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

  1. Demonstrate the culminating role performances in the following areas: fire suppression, community education and fire prevention, firefighter emergency patient care, environmental protection, and special rescue operations.
  2. Identify and use the personal and professional development resources/activities that promote growth and contribute to lifelong learning.
  3. Meet the ethical, legal, and safety requirements of professionals in the fire service.
  4. Use safe practices and techniques with fire department apparatus, tools and equipment.
  5. Communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal, written, or electronic methods including recognized and appropriate fire service terminology.
  6. Interact with others in a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations in a manner that demonstrates confidence, professionalism, and sensitivity to others and the situation.
  7. Demonstrate respect when communicating effectively with diverse communities and their members.
  8. Use effective and appropriate problem-solving and decision-making skills in emergency and nonemergency situations.

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Pre-Service Firefighter Education & Training

Program Outline 2025-2026

Pre-Service Firefighter Education & Training

Program Outline 2025-2026

  1. Work effectively with other members of the fire service team, pre-hospital emergency care providers, and other emergency service-related groups to provide comprehensive service in emergency and nonemergency situations.

PROGRAM COURSES

The following reflects the planned course sequence for full-time offerings of the program. Programs at Northern College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities.

| Semester 1 | Semester 1 | Hours | |

Source: https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/08/Pre-Service-Firefighter-2025.pdf