Certficate in Firefighter Training

Gear up for an exhilarating career with our nationally recognized firefighter training program.
Our program will put you on the front lines of municipal or industrial firefighting. Our curriculum exceeds the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 requirements. It's also certified by the Canadian Armed Forces. This means you can use a portion of your education towards a military career.
Your hands-on training takes place at the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art training grounds in Canada. Learn more about the Emergency Training Centre (ETC), look at our [field props] and take a virtual ETC tour.
Beyond fighting structure fires, you'll gain extensive hands-on skills in:dangerous goods response,vehicle extrication,wildland fires.
Mental health resilience and resume writing are additional courses.
We also offer this in a blended learning format. You do theory online and then spend 4 weeks at ETC for the hands-on.
Students in the program are eligible to write the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and/or Pro Board certified exams. This meets the prerequisites you may need for other NFPA professional standards training.

Minimum age 18 by program start date
High school diploma with a minimum of:
50% in English 30-1 or English 30-2
50% in Math 20-3
50% in one of any grade 11 science
Proof of English language proficiency.
Proof of valid unrestricted Alberta Class 5 or equivalent driver's licence.
Proof of air brake endorsement. Must be reflected on your driver's licence. A temporary or interim licence is acceptable.
Proof of medical clearance. The medical release form (PDF) must be completed within 1 year of the program start date.
You can take this year in Canada including the grade 12 year. This can be a combination of secondary and post-secondary education.
You can take this in another country, but English must be the official language of instruction. Lakeland College maintains a list of countries that satisfy English proficiency.
a grade of 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 (final blended grade including diploma or provincial exam mark) or Canadian equivalent
a grade of 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 (final blended grade including diploma or provincial exam mark) or Canadian equivalent
a grade of B or better in an O-level, GCSE, or IGCSE English Language or Literature course
a grade of B+ or better in 6 credit transferable university-level English Language and Literature course completed at a recognized English language institution
Successfully complete an English language program, with a minimum score at one of our approved partner schools.
Successfully achieve an acceptable score within the past two years on an English language evaluation test. Tests must have been taken within two years of the start date of the program.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - minimum score of 6.0 overall with at least 6.0 on each band score on the Academic test for all programs.
There is no pass or fail, instead you are rated on a 9-band scale for listening, reading, writing and speaking. A Band 6 rating is called a competent user.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - You need a minimum 78 score on the internet-based test (iBT) exam and a minimum score of 19 in each of the four tested areas.
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) - Lakeland College requires a PTE Academic minimum score of 53 with no communication skill score lower than 50.
Duolingo - Our standard acceptance score is 100 overall with no sub-score below 95.