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Technical Certificate

Fire Rescue

Please Note

Our Fire Rescue application will be temporarily closed as we work through our current waitlist. Once this process is complete, applications for the program will reopen at a later date.

Program Overview

Credential Awarded: Technical Certificate - Fire Rescue
Academic School: School of Maritime Studies
Campus: Safety and Emergency Response Training (SERT) Centre
Program Length: Eight months
Practical Experience: 1 work term
Program Start: September
Program Structure:

View Calendar Entry | View Fire Rescue Diary

More Information:

Tuition and Fees

Application Deadline:

April 15

How to Apply - Technical Certificates

To apply complete the online application.

  • Create your account or sign in at the Memorial University portal.
  • Please remember your login information so you can return to your application later.
  • Please choose your Entry Term, Academic Level and Area of Interest in the Personal Information section.
  • Please choose Marine Institute as your campus.
    • Apply as early as possible.
    • Applications should be received by April 15th or by March 1st for International Students.
    • Applications received following these dates will be assessed as resources and space allow.

Apply as early as possible. For application deadlines please see the specific program.

What Will I Learn?

We equip you with the skills necessary to build your career and fulfill your destiny. In the program you'll gain hands-on experience in advanced medical first responder, firefighting, technical rescue, and more. You’ll be trained in the field and at our state-of-the-art facilities under real-life conditions.

The courses are taught by full-time, certified faculty and part-time Fire Service personnel. They start you at the most basic level and progressively advance you through all requirements of the National Fire Protection Association's Professional Standards.

Visit the Marine Institute Academic Calendar for complete program structure and course details.

Sample Courses

  • Firefighter Level I and II
  • Fire Apparatus Driver Operator
  • Rope Rescue

Admission Requirements

Candidates for admission to the Technical Certificate - Fire Rescue Program must have a High School diploma; a grade 11 Public Examination Matriculation Certificate; a Level III Adult Basic Education (ABE) Certificate; or other qualifications judged by the Marine Institute to be high school equivalent.

Upon acceptance to the program, all candidates must pass a medical examination and submit a Certificate of Conduct from their Local Police Force. In addition, candidates must possess a Valid Driver’s License with an Air Brake Endorsement.

View full admission requirements.

Careers and Further Your Education

Potential Careers

  • Municipal fire departments
  • Fire Teams on Industrial sites
  • Training Institutes

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