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

EXCITING NEWS – Southwest Fire Academy has teamed up with Firefighter Fitness Canada to offer all 2026 Bootcamp Students access to their Firefighter Fitness App – for Free for 12 months. Access to app. is provided on Program Start Date

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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Do you know you can use your RESP to pay for your tuition? Southwest Fire Academy is on the Certified Institution List with the Government of Canada. Have questions? Reach to registrations@fire-academy.ca and we will assist you.

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