NFPA 1001 FF1 & 2 and NFPA 1072 Operations Level are typical certifications that are required by many Fire Services in Canada. There are exemptions.. such as, Calgary.
There are 4 different routes you can take to receive your certification
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Join a volunteer/ part-time/ paid on call Fire Department that will send you to receive your NFPA 1001 FF1 & 2 and NFPA 1072 Operations Level – there may be 0 cost to you.
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3 – 6 month programs – Some examples are listed below
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College Of the Rockies – BC – courses in addition to FF1 & 2, such as, wild land and industrial firefighting-23 weeks cost is approx. 15000
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Lakeland College – Alberta – Emergency Training center – 12- 17 weeks – Approx. cost – 11000
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Emergency Services Academy Alberta- 12 weeks – Approx. cost 15000
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Smart Fire – Manitoba – online (3-4 mos) in partnership with Training Division.com 2 week boot camp – Approx.. cost 6300
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Full year Programs – Pre-Service Firefighter Education & Training (Ontario Colleges) Fleming College, St. Lawrence College, Seneca College, Loyalist College, Humber College, Durham College, Georgian College, Algonquin College, St. Clair College, Centennial College, Lambton College, Cambrian College, Northern College, Conestoga College,
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Online programs