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Basic Firefighting

The Atlantic Police Academy’s Basic Firefighting Program will train to the levels of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, as per Firefighter Professional Qualifications. This program obtained it's accreditation in April 2006 from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), which is recognized throughout North America. View our Firefighting Video.

With the qualifications received from this course, graduates will be able to apply for jobs anywhere in Canada or the United States as a professional (paid), full time firefighter.

Program Facts
Start Date:	April 2008 (Slemon Park, PEI) September 2008 (Slemon Park, PEI)
Length:	22 weeks including 4 weeks of practical and applied skills training with 8 weeks of required on-the-job training.
Training Locations:	The Atlantic Police Academy in Slemon Park, PEI and the PEI Firefighter Training Centre at Milton, PEI for the practical skills training.
Credentials Issued upon Successful Program Completion:	Holland College Certificate in Basic Firefighting – Level I & II; IFSAC Certificate Seals for: - Firefighting Level I and II - HAZMAT Awareness - HAZMAT Operations

Areas of Competency

The History & Orientation of the Fire Service
Firefighter Qualifications & Safety
Fire Service Communications
Incident Management Systems
Fire Behavior
Building Construction
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Firefighting Tools & Equipment
Ropes & Knots
Response & Size-Up
Forcible Entry
Ladders
Search & Rescue
Ventilation
Water Supply
Fire Hoses, Nozzles, Streams & Foam
Firefighter Survival
Salvage & Overhaul
Firefighter Rehabilitation
Wild-Land & Ground Fires
Pre-incident Planning
Fire & Emergency Medical Care
Emergency Medical Care
Vehicle Rescue & Extraction
Assisting Special Rescue Teams
Hazardous Materials
Terrorism Awareness
Fire Prevention & Public Relations
Fire Detection, Protection, & Suppression Systems
Fire Causes Determination
Physical Fitness Program
Fundamental Foot Drill

Graduate Opportunities

Graduates will be able to apply for jobs anywhere in Canada or the United States as a professional (paid), full time firefighter.

Admission Requirements

Minimum grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level
Minimum age 18
Valid class 5 driver's license
Visual Exam
A Police Records Check with no findings of guilt (CPIC)
Students will be required to pass a *Physical Fitness Test set out by the Course Standard which will be conducted at the Atlantic Police Academy prior to course start date. *The C.P.A.T. (candidate physical ability test) will be accepted if current at time of course commencement.
Due to the strenuous training demands, the student must be in excellent physical condition as determined by a thorough medical examination and be able to participate in extremely strenuous physical activity in hostile environments without restrictions

If you have any questions concerning the Basic Firefighting program, contact: jmaceachern@hollandc.pe.ca

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