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Part-Time Blended Firefighter Training Program

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Want to build a career in firefighting but don’t have the opportunity to dedicate 12-weeks to our Full-time program? Ontario Fire Academy offers a 120-hour course to help you become an IFSAC-certified firefighter.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Our advanced blended learning strategy saves recruits time when it comes to understanding concepts and completing required course work.

OFA has developed an online platform that incorporates a variety of learning tools and aids students in successfully completing the theoretical portion of the Firefighter training program.

Students will use the IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting 6th edition with Fire Department Operations, an e-book is provided for this program. This book will be utilized throughout the program including the practical phase of training. 

The online program is broken down into modules and to ensure recruits understand the learning objectives of each module, recruits are validated by the end of module evaluations. Once all individual elements of the module has been successfully completed the learner can proceed to the next program module.

 

PROGRAM DETAILS

The practical portion challenges individuals to demonstrate their acquired knowledge through hands-on practice.

Aided by live demonstration from one of our qualified Instructors, students will learn all the skills necessary to challenge the OFMEM proctored IFSAC written and skill examinations.

OFA optimizes the learning environment by maintaining a five-to-one student instructor ratio during all practical evolutions and restricts the number of students to a maximum of fifteen per session.

Recruits will receive hands-on training at our facility that covers:

  • Academic Training
  • Emergency First Response Course
  • Search and Rescue
  • Decontamination Training
  • Auto Extrication Training
  • Mock Emergency Calls
  • Firefighter Survival
  • Ladder Climbing
  • Using a Hose
  • Other Controlled Environment Training

Recruits will also train at a burn house and rescue tower.

All the personal protective equipment needed during the practical portion of the program is supplied for the duration at the program at no additional cost.

Recruits will work alongside professional instructors from Municipal Fire Services & Volunteer Departments

Join other recruits in an intense boot-camp environment where you’ll learn how to fight fires while performing challenging tasks like daily inspections, firefighting drills, and fire truck washing. You’ll also have opportunities to respond to progressively more challenging fire scenarios.

qualifications

  • Grade 12 Diploma or Higher Education
  • Standard First Aid with Level C CPR
  • Completed Medical Form

Course price

$6,645.00

  • $500 Registration Fee is due upon application
  • This will be applied to the full tuition fee once the application is processed and approved
  • We offer flexible payment plans
  • Includes Ontario Fire Marshall (OFM) testing/certification (IFSAC) exam fee
Accepted Payment Methods: E-Transfer, Cheque, Debit, Credit

PROGRAM INCLUDES

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Rental – (For the duration of the practical training)
    1. Firefighting Helmet
    2. Firefighting Flash-Hood
    3. Firefighting Gloves
    4. Firefighting Boots 
  • Academic Course Materials: ebook
  • Emergency First Responder Course

What’s not included

  • Daily Meals
  • Room & Board at our Facility
  • Safety shoes/boots with a CSA green tag
  • Ontario Fire Academy Uniform

2022 MANADATORY SKILLS COHORT DATES

(in person skills session at the campus)

Start DateEnd Date
April 3, 2022April 14, 2022
April 25, 2022May 7, 2022
May 30, 2022June 11, 2022
July 11, 2022July 23, 2022
August 8, 2022August 20, 2022
September 26, 2022October 8, 2022
October 17, 2022October 29, 2022

*Students are required to finish the theoretical portion online prior to attending the skills session in person.

Please contact us by phone or email to inquire about availability.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

MODULES

Online Program consists of 8 modules, with a validation test at the end of each module. This test must be passed in order to move on to the next module.

COURSE HOURS

For the mandatory skills part of this program, the hours are Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Recruits will have 1-hour for lunch from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm for 12 days.

SMALL CLASS

Recruits will work with a small group of approximately 15 students per class, with a 5:1 student to instructor ratio on all practical sessions. We believe very firmly in lots of practical, hands-on experience for our recruits, so there will be plenty of time to sharpen the skills learned in class.

Discipline

Every recruit must report to OFA on time, wearing a clean uniform, and ready to work alongside fellow firefighters in team building exercises.

Are you ready to start your firefighting journey with us?

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Professional Firefighter Training
“I couldn’t be happier about my time at the Ontario Fire Academy. Not only were the theoretical and practical lessons and exercises beyond my expectations but the firehall mentality the school presents prepared me for life as a firefighter. I wouldn’t be where i am today without the knowledge and experiences I received from Chief Matlawashewski and all of the OFA instructors”
Justin
“At OFA you get a chance to take a condensed course that allows you to experience what it’s like in a real-life fire service career setting. The small classes create a great learning environment where students have the chance to get attention in areas of weakness and also the benefit of becoming a close-knit group. My experience at OFA prepared me for not only what to expect in my career as a firefighter but also the process to becoming on with practical skills testing and interview prep."
Alison
“Ontario Fire Academy was a blast from the start. It was heavy workload right from the beginning, but I feel that it gave me the edge going into a career with heavy workloads daily. The facility was very firehall like with shared stoking duties, cooking, and equipment preparation which also prepared me for what to expect in the career. Thanks to Everyone there that helped me along my way to becoming a career firefighter!”
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