Specialized Training
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Emergency Training Centre
General Courses
firecourses@lakelandcollege.ca
We prepare first responders
There's a reason "emergency" is part of our name. We train all aspects of emergency response but have a special focus on firefighters.
Our specialized training courses cover a wide range of skills and knowledge. They range from one and two-day sessions, to a week or longer.
Course categories
Whether your training is one day or several weeks, on our site or yours, you’ll benefit from:
- hands-on practical training
- training that meets and exceeds National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
- experienced field and classroom instructors
You have options when taking your course, learn more about what we offer:
Host an ETC course
As a host, you can have an ETC course at your department through out client-hosted program.
You are responsible for scheduling the course as well as providing qualified instructors, evaluators and/or proctors. See below for more information:
- Select the course (see next dropdown).
- Check the personal protective equipment and facility requirements.
- Find out if your students have the necessary prerequisites.
- Budget for course fees and other costs.
- Complete the Application to Host a Course form. Note: Make sure you fill out the form completely. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
- Plan course delivery including the instructor, evaluator and proctor. Purchase any required textbooks.
- Mail, email or fax the application. The mailing address is on the form. Email dlearnfire@lakelandcollege.ca, or fax it to 780 853 4348.
- Basic Emergency Management #1-BEP
- Emergency Operations Centre Management #1-EOCM
- Introduction to Incident Command System 100 #1-ICSEP
- Building Construction (FFTS-S200) #QETC 101
- Basic Fireground Operations (FFTS–S300) #QETC 102
- Fireground Water Supplies (FFTS–S401) #QETC 103
- On-scene Support Operations (FFTS–S500) #QETC 104
- Structural Firefighting (FFTS–S700) #QETC 105 – an approved site is required
- Hazardous Materials Fires (FFTS–S800) #QETC 207 – an approved site is required
- Fire Safety (FFTS–S900b) #QETC 208
- Pre and Post-incident Operations (FFTS–S1000a) #QETC 209
- Portable Fire Extinguishers (FFTS–S1000b) #QETC 106
- Vehicle Extrication (FFTS–S1100) #QETC 210
- Fire Apparatus – Driving and Maintenance #FFTS–601
- Fire Apparatus – Pumping Operations #2-PU
- Aerial Apparatus #3-PU
- Fire Officer Communications and Background Knowledge (FOTP-250) #QETC 140
- Introduction to Basic Supervisor Functions (FOTP–300) #QETC 141
- Safety Regulations and Basic Investigation (FOTP–400) #QETC 142
- Single Incident Management (FOTP–500) #QETC 143
- Legal Aspects and Evaluating Performance (FOTP–600) #QETC 244
- Administrative Functions and Fire Investigation (FOTP–700) #QETC 245
- Multi-Unit Incident Management (FOTP–800) #QETC 246
Fire Service Instructor Level I #1041-1
Wildland Firefighter Level I #1051-01
- Dangerous Goods – Awareness #FFTS–S900a
- Dangerous Goods – Operations #FFTS–S1200
- Incipient Level #IND-104
- Advanced Exterior Level #IND-105
- Interior Structural Level #IND-106
- Industrial Fire Brigade Leader #IND-110
Courses that require an approved site and/or required equipment are:
- NFPA 1001 - Structural Firefighting (FFTS-S700)
- NFPA 1001 - Hazardous Materials Fires (FFTS-S800)
- NFPA 1010 - Firefighter I & II
- NFPA 1002 - Fire Department Vehicle Driver/Operator
- NFPA 1140 - Wildland Fire Fighting
- NFPA 470 - Dangerous Goods Awareness, Operations and Technician Levels
- NFPA 1081 - Industrial Fire Brigade Incipient, Advanced Exterior and Interior Structural Levels
Client-hosted course fees are $140/student (minimum 5 students).
Exceptions are:
- NFPA 1140 Wildland Firefighting - $250/student
- NFPA 470 Dangerous Goods Technician and Dangerous Goods Incident Commander - $415/student
- NFPA 1081 Incipient Fire Brigade Member - $255/student
- NFPA 1081 Advanced Exterior Fire Brigade Member - $475/student
- NFPA 1081 Interior Structural Fire Brigade Member - $475/student
- NFPA 1081 Facility Fire Brigade Leader - $245/student
You may need both an evaluator and a proctor for your client-hosted course.
If your course has a practical component, you'll need an evaluator.
If your correspondence course has a written examination, you'll need a proctor. A proctor supervises the exam.
Your proctor must:
- be approved by ETC
- be someone of good standing in the community (ex: fire chief, minister, teacher, librarian, professor, commissioner for oaths or similar office holder).
- not be associated with your training or instructing your course. Your instructor(s) can't be your proctor or evaluator.
- sign applicable agreements acknowledging their intention to comply with the testing procedures and regulations. For more details, see the proctoring agreement and exam procedures form.
- not have any personal or familial (birth or marriage) relationship with the course instructor or students.
Some proctors and evaluators charge a fee for their service. This is especially true if you use an exam writing centre. Check with your proctor and/or evaluator. It's your responsibility to pay these fees.
Note: Courses with practical components require practical evaluations by an approved evaluator. See the Evaluator Procedures and Agreement form.
Find and download the form you need to apply or register for distance learning options.
- Instructor procedure agreement
- Evaluator procedure agreement
- Proctor agreement and exam rules - Municipal Affairs document
- Class list
To return your form(s):
- email dlearnfire@lakelandcollege.ca
- mail Registrar's Office, Lakeland College 5707 College Drive Vermilion AB T9X 1K5
- fax 780 853 8594
For more information about correspondence courses, please contact:
Contact Us
ETC Distance Learning
Fire and Emergency Services
dlearnfire@lakelandcollege.ca
780 581 2054
Take training on your own time
With correspondence courses from the ETC, there are three steps:
- Submit an application to the ETC.
- Receive the course via email.
- Complete all of your assignments and write the final exam within eight weeks.
You'll need to arrange a qualified proctor to oversee your exams. You can find the proctor agreement and exam rules on the Municipal Affairs website.
Complete the Application for Correspondence Course form.
Please return this form to the registrar's office by:
- email dlearnfire@lakelandcollege.ca
- mail to Registrar's Office, Lakeland College, 5707 College Drive, Vermilion AB T9X 1K5
- fax 780 853 8594
You may also call 1 800 661 6490 and complete the application over the phone.
Note: Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Refunds and withdrawals
- You can't start a course after it begins but may withdraw up until the end of the 5th week of the course. Please notify Lakeland's Office of the Registrar using the Withdrawal from College form.
- There are no refunds once materials have been sent to you.
- You may apply for one four-week extension prior to the end date of the course at a cost of $100.
If your correspondence course has a written examination, you'll need a proctor to supervise the exam.
Your proctor must:
- be approved by the ETC.
- be someone of good standing in the community (ex: fire chief, minister, teacher, librarian, professor, commissioner for oaths or similar office holder).
- not be associated with your training or instructing your course. Your instructor(s) can't be your proctor or evaluator.
- sign applicable agreements acknowledging their intention to comply with the testing procedures and regulations. For more details, see the proctoring agreement and exam procedures form.
- not have any personal or familial (birth or marriage) relationship with the course instructor or students.
Some proctors and evaluators charge a fee for their service. Please check with your proctor and/or evaluator. It's your responsibility to pay these fees.
Note: Courses with practical components require practical evaluations by an approved evaluator. See the Evaluator Procedures and Agreement form.
The following courses can be taken via correspondence:
- Legal Aspects and Evaluating Performance #QETC 244
- Administrative Functions and Fire Investigation #QETC 245
Course fees are $280 unless indicated.
Find and download the form you need to apply or register for distance learning options.
- Instructor procedure agreement
- Evaluator procedure agreement
- Proctor agreement and exam rules - Municipal Affairs document
- Class list
To return your form(s):
- email dlearnfire@lakelandcollege.ca
- mail Registrar's Office, Lakeland College 5707 College Drive Vermilion AB T9X 1K5
- fax 780 853 8594
For more information about correspondence courses, please contact:
Contact Us
ETC Distance Learning
Fire and Emergency Services
dlearnfire@lakelandcollege.ca
780 581 2054
Any of our courses can be delivered as corporate training.
While our main location is the Emergency Training Centre (ETC), we regularly deliver training to municipalities, agencies and businesses across Canada.
Our clients range from remote mining operations to major cities, representing industries such as forestry, government and oil and gas.
Flexible delivery
We can deliver training:
- onsite at our Emergency Training Centre (theory and practical)
- at your location (theory and practical)
- online (theory only)
- or through a combination of these options
Customize your training
We can adapt our courses to your industry, organization or specific circumstances. If you don't see exactly what you need, contact us — we'll create a tailored training package for your team.
Contact Brandy Poliakiwski
- call 780 581 2038
- email brandy.poliakiwski@lakelandcollege.ca
Training topics
- basic emergency management
- an introduction to emergency centre operations
- three levels of Incident Command Systems
- Firefighter Fundamentals
- NFPA 1010 - Firefighter I & II Professional Qualifications
- NFPA 1002 - Fire Department Vehicle Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
- NFPA 1006 - Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications
- NFPA 1041 - Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications
- NFPA 1140 - Wildland Firefighter Professional Qualifications
- NFPA 1072 - Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents
- NFPA 1081 - Industrial Fire Brigade Member Qualifications
- an introduction to fire extinguishers including how to use them
- fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance
Fire is one of 10 safety codes disciplines.
Theory courses for fire safety codes officer are done through the Safety Council, while hands-on practical exercises are done at the ETC.