Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training
Program Overview
The Ontario Certificate in Pre-Service Firefighter is a comprehensive program that provides students with the knowledge and skills required for a career in firefighting. Through a combination of theoretical and practical courses, graduates gain proficiency in fire prevention, suppression, rescue operations, and emergency patient care. The program aligns with industry standards and prepares students for certification as firefighters. Graduates may find employment opportunities in municipal fire departments, private fire services, and other related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Ontario Certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills in scientific principles of Education and Fire Prevention in the Community, Fire Behaviour, Fire Ground Operations, Firefighter Emergency Patient Care, Environmental Protection and Rescue Operations as well as Introduction to the Fire Service.
Program Highlights:
- The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) recognizes graduates of the Pre-Service Firefighter program as candidates for employment in the CAF.
- St. Clair College works with 8 Municipal Fire Service Partners.
- Local Live Fire Training Centre.
- All faculty and support staff are current (or retired) Firefighters.
Outline:
Semester 1 (15 Weeks)
| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | PSF103 | Professional Communication For Firefighters | 3 | | PSF124 | Introduction To Fire & Fire Service | 2 | | PSF117 | Fire Service Operations | 6 | | PSF118 | Truck Company Operations | 4 | | PSF119 | Rescue Company Operations | 3 | | PSF129 | Engine Company Operations | 3 | | PSF213 | Physical Fitness & Personal Health | 3 |
Semester 2 (15 Weeks)
| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | PSF205 | Emergency Patient Care For Firefighters | 3 | | PSF206 | Environmental Protection & Rescue Operations | 3 | | PSF204 | Physical Fitness Preparation II | 3 | | PSF229 | Engine Company Operations II | 6 | | PSF217 | Fire Service Operations II | 3 | | PSF207 | Fire Prevention And Inspection | 3 | | PSF303 | Technical Rescue I | 3 |
Semester 3 (6 Weeks)
| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | PSF219 | Rescue Company Operations II | 3 | | PSF304 | Technical Rescue II | 3 | | PSF305 | Apparatus Operations | 3 | | PSF313 | Engine Company Operations III | 3 |
Careers:
Successful graduates may find employment opportunities in a variety of areas such as Professional Firefighting, Fire Inspection, Fire Prevention and Public Education, Private Fire Service, Ministry of Natural Resources or Volunteer Firefighter.
Other:
- Students will require the following prior to the Pre-Graduate Experience. Students may choose to complete these requirements prior to the start of the program:
- Ability to meet a bona fide job physical fitness test
- Ability to communicate in English, both written and verbal
