Professional Firefighter
Certificate · 22 Weeks
The Professional Firefighter program develops fundamental firefighting skills to keep students, colleagues, and the public safe in critical situations. Off-campus training covers fire behaviour, motor vehicle extraction, medical first response, and emergency communications. Field training builds hands-on experience with trucks, pumps, respirators, and hydraulic rescue tools such as the Jaws of Life. Eight weeks of on-the-job training takes place in a career or composite fire department. The program prepares graduates for NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I and II certification, with additional training in hazardous materials response, incident command, and medical first response.
| Credential | Certificate |
| Length | 22 Weeks |
| Campuses | Milton |
| Delivery | In-person |
| Start dates | September 2026 |
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level
- Age 18 by program start date
- Valid Class 5 (cars and light trucks) driver’s license
- Completion of Immunization Verification Form (required after acceptance)
- Completion of Vision Examination Form
- Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) with no findings of guilt
- Physical fitness test conducted at the Atlantic Police Academy prior to program start date
- Completion of Professional Firefighter Medical Examination
- Resumé including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, memberships, awards, and other relevant information
Courses
Section titled “Courses”- SAFE-1005
- BASICFF-10100
- BASICFF-10101
- BASICFF-10200
- BASICFF-10201
- BASICFF-10310
- BASICFF-10311
- BASICFF-10320
- BASICFF-10321
- BASICFF-10500
- BASICFF-11000
- NCPR-1002
- NCPR-1400
- NCPR-1500
- NCPR-1505
Documents
Section titled “Documents”- Professional Firefighter Program Vision Examination — PDF · 71 KB
- Note to Physician. — PDF · 75 KB
Source: https://hollandcollege.com/academics/full-time-programs/professional-firefighter/index.php