The Kingston Regional Fire Training Centre offers courses through the Ontario Fire College (OFC). These courses are held at one of the City's fire stations.

Courses Offered

All applications for OFC courses must be received a minimum of 30 days in prior to the course start date. Fire departments will be charged a non-refundable registration fee of $65 for each student accepted into each course by the OFC.

The registration fee is not charged for cancellations received a minimum of 30 days before the course start date. Fire departments will be sent an invoice every quarter from OFC.

Fire & Life Safety Educator I - Closed

Course Code: NFPA 1035 FLSE 1-24-6K
Course Date: In-class April 24 to 26, 2024.
Prerequisite: Application Deadline: February 28, 2024
Price: $295* + HST + $65**

Fire & Life Safety Educator II

Course Code: NFPA 1035 FLSE II-24-4K
Course Date: In-class May 28 - 31, 2024.
Prerequisite: NFPA 1035 Fire & Life Safety Educator I
Application Deadline: April 2, 2024
Price: $295* + HST + $65**

NFPA 1006 Auto Extrication - Full

Course Code: NFPA 1006 AUTO EX BLENDED 24-5K
Course Date: Online May 6, 2024. In-class June 3 to 7, 2024.
Prerequisite: NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter II or exterior seals certified with proof of FF II auto ex skills completed.
Application Deadline: April 8, 2024
Price: $400* + HST + $65**

NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator

Course Code: NFPA 1033 blended 24-3K
Course Date: Online May 7, 2024 - In-class June 18 to 21, 2024.
Prerequisite: Intended for Officers or firefighters with 5 years experience
Application Deadline: April 23, 2024
Price: $525* + HST + $65**

NFPA 1006 Surface Water Rescue

Course Code: NFPA 1006 WTR RES Blended 24-3 K
Course Date: Online June 24, 2024 - In-class July 8 to 12, 2024.
Prerequisite: NFPA 1006 WTR RES Awareness, Standard First Aid, CPR Level C and AED
Application Deadline: June 10, 2024
Price: $400* + HST + $65**

* Includes snacks, drinks, and lunch each day.
** Registration fee invoiced by the Ontario Fire College.

How to Apply

Complete the application form below. Please note that:

• All courses that have prerequisites must be approved by the OFC Registrar prior to acceptance. You will be notified via email of your successful application to the course.
• All OFC course applications must be received a minimum of 30 days before the course start date.
• Please ensure you have the required prerequisites before completing the application form.

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Pre-class Materials

To access pre-class materials and a copy of the OFC calendar visit Moodle Contact North website and follow the instructions below.

To access the files:

• Click the "Login as a guest" button (below the main login boxes)
• Password: preclass
• Click the course folder to access files for downloading

Students are responsible for completing all requirements as noted, and to bring any textbooks, equipment, materials or clothing as required for the course in the pre-class package. Students who arrive without the required text books, equipment, materials, or clothing, will not be eligible to attend.

Course prerequisites: Applications will be screened by the OFC Registrar prior to approval for OFC courses. Participants who attend the course without the appropriate prerequisites will be asked to leave the course. A refund will not be provided.

Course Cancellations

The OFC has the right to cancel a course due to insufficient registrations. Students will be notified in advance of any cancellation and refunded by the City.

Cancellations or withdrawal of OFC-approved courses shall be in accordance with the OFC Administration and Registration policy. Cancellations received after the deadline will be non-refundable.

The Fire Chief (or their designate) should notify the registrar's office in writing by email at applyofc@ontario.ca as soon as he/she knows a student will not be able to attend. Verbal cancellations are not accepted. If you wish to send a substitute student, submit an application form with a note regarding the replacement before the student attends the course. Please ensure the student has successfully completed any pre-requisite work if required and that they have been given adequate time to complete pre-class material. Substitutions are not permitted by the OFC unless all documentation has been received and processed prior to the start of the course.

Disclaimer

The City of Kingston reserves the right to modify any course or fee without prior notice.