Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training

Humber’s Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training certificate program prepares students for the challenges and rewards of a firefighting career. The program begins with an introduction to fire department operations and equipment before progressing into fire behavior, combustion chemistry, firefighting techniques, rescue strategies, emergency patient care, hazardous materials awareness, and firefighter health and wellness.

Students gain hands-on experience by practicing their skills in a burn tower, simulating real firefighting conditions. Faculty, who are certified fire service instructors and active firefighters, provide expert guidance based on real-world experience.

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• Grade 12 Math.
• Two Grade 11 or 12 college or university courses.

What You’ll Learn

• Hazardous material awareness.
• Rescue strategies.
• Emergency care for patients.
• Fire behaviour.