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College Diploma - Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training

Northern College - Timmins ยท Timmins
Timmins, Ontario, Canada โ˜… 4.5 #7823 world
โœ“ PGWP eligible โœ“ Co-op / internship โœ“ No interview โœ“ Loan friendly
Level
2-Year UG Diploma
CIP code
43.0203
Duration
1 year college diploma including an optional field
Open intake
Off-shoreSep 2027
Field
Education and Teaching
Institution
Public College
Offer speed
Fast Offer Speed5โ€“7 days

Program overview

A one year diploma with optional placement, covering fire suppression, hazardous materials, rescue technique, fire prevention, physical conditioning and emergency response practice.

At CAD 20,948 this is a physically demanding programme, and firefighter recruitment in Ontario is competitive with far more applicants than positions.

College Diploma - Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training is taught at Northern College, a public Ontario college and a Designated Learning Institution with the number O19315830082898. Because College Diploma - Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training is a college credential rather than a degree, a post-graduation work permit after College Diploma - Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training depends on the federal field of study requirement introduced in November 2024, which is checked against your programme when you apply for the permit rather than when you enrol. Confirm the position for College Diploma - Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training and your exact intake in writing before you pay a deposit. An Ontario provincial attestation letter is also required alongside the College Diploma - Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training study permit application.

Entry to College Diploma - Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training is Class 12 or equivalent at 60 percent or above. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5, and tuition for pre-service firefighter diploma is recorded at CAD 20,948. A CAD 145 application fee applies, and no scholarship is recorded against pre-service firefighter diploma. pre-service firefighter diploma lists three entry windows a cycle. Apply Study Visa manages your pre-service firefighter diploma application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance, the provincial attestation letter and the Canadian study permit as one process.

What it costs per year ยท indicative

Tuition feeC$20,948โ‚น12,77,828
Living cost (est.)C$15,800
Application feeC$100
Total / yearC$36,748โ‚น22,41,628/yr

Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.

Do you qualify?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
60%
Study gap accepted
Up to 2 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 8
Maths in 12th
Not required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits โ€” with your marks, gap and budget โ€” is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

Who can apply (guide for international students):

  • Education: Class 12 or equivalent at the percentage stated for this programme.
  • English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 79; PTE Academic 58; or the Duolingo English Test at 105.
  • Application and deposit: A fee of CAD 100 applies when you submit this application. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
  • Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
  • Additional requirement: Firefighter recruitment in Ontario is municipal and competitive. Many services require Canadian citizenship or permanent residence. This diploma does not confer eligibility to serve.
  • Work permit: pre-service firefighter diploma is a college credential, not a degree, so the federal field of study requirement applies. Eligibility is assessed when you apply for the work permit, against a list that is revised. Confirm the position for your programme and intake in writing.
  • Study permit: Apply Study Visa prepares the provincial attestation letter, the financial evidence and the Canadian study permit submission with you.

English requirements

IELTS
6 overall
R 5.5L 5.5W 5.5S 5.5
PTE
58 overall
R 50L 50W 50S 50
TOEFL
79 iBT
R 1L 1W 1S 1
Duolingo
105 overall
R 80L 80W 80S 80

Documents you'll need typical ยท we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Financial proof โ€” bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)

Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused โ€” our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

Typical destinations for graduates:

  • Firefighter: subject to municipal recruitment
  • Industrial Fire Responder: mining and industrial sites
  • Fire Prevention Officer: after experience
  • Emergency Response Technician: industrial settings
  • Safety Officer: workplace safety roles
  • Volunteer Firefighter: a common entry route

Reality check: Ontario fire services recruit municipally and competitively, and many require Canadian citizenship or permanent residence, so confirm eligibility before enrolling.

About Northern College - Timmins

Type
College
Ownership
Public
Rating
โ˜… 4.5
World rank
#7823
Established
1967
Reference No.
O19315830082898

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