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TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE - FIRE RESCUE
This is a two semester Program, plus an eight week Workterm,
delivered at the Safety and Emergency Response Training
(SERT) Centre in Stephenville, NL. It is based on internationally
recognized NFPA standards. The courses are taught by full-time,
certified faculty and part-time Fire Service personnel.
Students attend lectures in a modern classroom setting and
complete realistic skills training in a “live fire” training facility.
They gain practical experience by using modern fire suppression
equipment in a simulated fire station environment.
To receive the FIRE RESCUE program certificate students must
pass all courses within the program and earn certifications from
an NFPA accredited agency in the following:
1. NFPA 1006 - Technical Rescuer - Rope Rescue Level I and II,
including core components
2. NFPA 1006 - Technical Rescuer - Confined Space Entry Level
1 and II, including Core Components
3. NFPA 1006 - Technical Rescuer - Vehicle Extrication Level I
and II, including Core Components
4. NFPA 472 - Hazardous Materials Awareness
5. NFPA 472 - Hazardous Materials Operations
Semester Two:
FIRE 0037M - Technical Rescuer - Vehicle Extrication Level I and
II, including Core Components
FIRE 0038M - Technical Rescuer - Rope Rescue Level I and II,
including Core Components
FIRE 0039M - Technical Rescuer - Confined Space Entry Level I
and II, including Core Components
FIRE 0034 (Fire Fighter 2)
FIRE 0026 - Marine Based Firefighting for Land Based
Firefighters
Work Term
WKTM 0010 (Work Term)
WORK TERM REQUIREMENTS
• Successful completion of all courses within the Fire Rescue
Program.
• Successful Completion of SERT Fitness test NFPA Level 1
Certification
• Clear Code of Conduct document from a Police Department.
3. NFPA 1001 Level 1 (Fire Fighter 1)
4. NFPA 1001 Level 2 (Fire Fighter 2)
5. NFPA 1002 (Fire Pumper/Driver Operator).
Please note:
All NFPA testing is conducted by an External Agency.
No oral examination will be available for NFPA testing.
PROGRAM ENTRY
Please refer to the Admissions section of this Calendar.
Please Note:
Physical fitness is required for employment as a fire fighter.
Therefore, a SERT Fitness test will be administered in the first
week of the program. Students will use the results of this test to
prepare for the second SERT Fitness test. Successful completion
of this test is prerequisite to work term commencement.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Course Delivery Schedule subject to change: Please note
that the order of course delivery may vary.
Credit Earned:
Contact:
Technical Certificate - Fire Rescue
2 Semesters (each 13 weeks) plus an 8 week
Work Term
School of Maritime Studies
Marine Institute
Admissions Officer
1-800-563-5799 (ext. 380)
1-709-643-5550 - Safety and Emergency
Response Training Centre, Stephenville
(709) 778-0380
email: admissions@mi.mun.ca
Semester One:
Orientation and Physical
SFTY 1126M (Standard First Aid with Level C-CPR and AED)
FIRE 0027 (Emergency Medical Responder (80 hours)
SFTY 1104 (WHMIS)
FIRE 0011 (Fire Fighter 1)
FIRE 0036 (Hazardous Materials Awareness)
FIRE 0035 (Hazardous Materials Operations)
FIRE 0030 (Fire Pumper/Driver Operator)
CAREERS
The graduate of this program will be qualified for a recruit
level position with a municipal or industrial fire department.
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