NFPA 1001/1072 Pre-Service Firefighter Program in Ontario

NFPA 1001/1072 Ontario Certification

Southwest Fire Academy offers NFPA 1001 and 1072 Ontario certification through our immersive, hands-on pre-service firefighter training program. Our 20-day firefighter bootcamp provides realistic, firehouse-style instruction where students live and train on campus in a true firefighting environment. This intensive training focuses on teamwork, discipline, and practical skill development—fully preparing you for a career in firefighting across Ontario and beyond.

Why Choose Southwest Fire Academy?

• Led by Experienced Ontario Firefighters – SFA is owned and operated by active professional firefighters.
• Firehouse Experience – Train in a fully immersive, paramilitary firehouse setting.
• High Training Standards – We go beyond checklists to ensure students develop the skills needed for success in firefighting careers.
• Approved Firefighter Training Program – SFA’s Firefighter Pre-Service Course is an approved vocational program as per Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
• IFSAC Certification Preparation – Program includes testing for:
  • NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I & II
  • NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations

2025 – 2026 Pre-Service Schedule

Southwest Fire Academy’s Firefighter Pre-Service Course is approved as a vocational program under Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005

Firefighter Training Program Prerequisites

• Minimum Age: 18+
• Education Requirement: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
• First Aid & CPR: Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C (required before bootcamp starts).
• Physical Readiness: Complete the PAR-Q fitness assessment (included in the application process).
• International Credentials: Must pass an equivalency test if education was completed outside Canada.

Firefighter Training Program Structure

1. Self-Directed Online Learning

• Duration: 4 months.
• Course Material: IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting (7th Edition) textbook and online course.
• Requirement: Must complete before bootcamp start date.
• On the start date of the program student will attend a scheduled online kick-off session.

2. On-Campus Foundation Days (Pre-Bootcamp)

• Duration: 4 days.
• Includes: Equipment orientation, firefighter skills training, practice exams.
• Hands-on Access: Study areas, training props, and live instructors.
• Student have option to stay onsite or commute during these 4 days.

3. On-Campus Intensive Firefighter Bootcamp

• Duration: 16 Days
• Full immersion in firehouse living and firefighting techniques.
• Train with top-tier firefighting equipment and PPE.
• Students stay onsite for all 16 days.

What’s Included in Tuition?

• Accommodations & Facilities: Dorm rooms, communal kitchen, laundry, parking.
• Meals & Snacks: All meals during bootcamp. (Not included during Pre-Bootcamp session)
• Firefighter Equipment & Gear: PPE, SCBA rental, training props.
• Course Materials: Textbooks, access to on-learn learning.
• OFMEM Testing Fees: Exam fees covered.
• Bonus Items: Two SFA-branded t-shirts.

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