Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training

Humber College is a publicly-funded college located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was founded in 1967 and offers a range of certificate, diploma, and degree programs in a variety of fields, including business, technology, health sciences, media, and more. The college has a diverse student population, with over 33,000 full-time and part-time students enrolled each year, including international students from over 138 countries. Humber College has a strong focus on experiential learning, offering students opportunities for hands-on learning through co-op programs, internships, and work placements. The college has partnerships with over 500 employers, providing students with access to a range of job opportunities and real-world experience. Humber College is known for its state-of-the-art facilities, including its Centre for Trades and Technology, which offers training in a variety of skilled trades, and its Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation, which provides students with access to cutting-edge technology and equipment. The college is also committed to sustainability, with a number of initiatives in place to reduce its environmental impact and promote sustainable practices.

Humber’s Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training certificate program will help prepare you for the demands and rewards of becoming a firefighter. At the start of the program, you will learn how fire departments operate and the kind of equipment used on the job. You will then go more in depth studying fire behaviour and combustion chemistry, firefighting techniques, rescue strategies, emergency care for patients, hazardous materials awareness, and firefighter health and wellness. You’ll also experience the everyday reality of firefighting by practising your skills in a burn tower. Faculty, who are certified fire service instructors and active firefighters, will prepare you for the field by sharing in the classroom their extensive experience and expertise. Gaining employment as a firefighter is very competitive. Completion of this program does not guarantee employment. This is a two-semester program, in which the semesters must be done consecutively. Optional information sessions may be held throughout the year for applicants who wish to learn more about this program. This program is not available to international applicants.