Fire Fighter (NFPA Standard 1001)

• Minimum age 18 by program start date
• High school diploma with a minimum of 50% in:
  • English 30-1 or English 30-2
  • Math 20-3
  • One of any grade 11 Science
• Proof of a valid Unrestricted Alberta Class 5 or equivalent driver’s licence (with GDL is acceptable) with airbrake endorsement to be accepted to the program. Drivers must have no more than five demerit points to operate a Lakeland College vehicle.
• Medical clearance. Further instructions will be provided after we receive your application and supporting documents. Cost of this exam is the responsibility of the applicant. The medical release form must be completed within 1 year of the program start date.

Notes:
If you don’t have a high school diploma, you may be considered through our special admission policy. Please be aware that fire departments may require graduates to have a high school diploma.

All applicants, regardless of citizenship or country of origin, must meet our English Language Proficiency requirement. Out-of-province applicants or those not meeting the admission and/or program requirements should refer to the Admissions section of the website.

Program Requirements:

• You are required to purchase and be in uniform on first day of on-site training.
• If you are attending the blended version of the program, you must have:
  • your Standard First Aid and CPR level C prior to the on-site portion.
  • access to a computer with high speed internet
  • commit to 4-6 hours per week per course
  • register for your online course at least 2 weeks before start date