Fire & Safety Training
Fire & Safety Training 2026
Our courses are open all students who wish to learn new skills
or further their professional development goals
Program Overview
YTC Fire & Safety Training is designed for learners who want to build practical emergency response skills and contribute to the safety of their communities. Course offerings include wildland firefighting, structural firefighting, and hazardous materials awareness and operations.
Each course is listed separately below.
Start dates, instructor names, TBA.
Course - Certification / Level - Duration - Status
Wildland Firefighter I - Wildland Firefighter I Certification (NFPA 1140, 2022) - Approx. 92-96 hours - Start date TBA
NFPA 1010 Firefighter I - Firefighter I Certification (NFPA 1010, 2024) - 132 hours - Start date TBA
NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials Awareness - Awareness Level (NFPA 470) - 10 hours - Start date TBA
Hazardous Materials Operations - Operations Level (NFPA 470) - 32 hours - Start date TBA
NFPA 1010 Firefighter 2 - Firefighter 2 Certification (NFPA 1010) - TBA - Coming soon
(Only Wildland Firefighter I has a confirmed fee at this time. All other fees, start dates, instructors, and the program coordinator/department contact remain TBA until confirmed.)
Contact Information
For registration inquiries, please contact Admissions:
Phone: 780-484-0303
Email: admissions@ytced.ca
For course inquiries, please contact:
Program Coordinator: Dale Dueck
Phone: 587-524-0180
Email: dale.dueck@ytcadmin.ca
1. Wildland Firefighter I
Certification awarded: Wildland Firefighter I Certification (NFPA 1140, 2022)
Level: Entry level
Delivery method: Blended learning: online and practical
Duration: Approximately 92-96 hours: 64 hours online, 24 hours practical, 4-8 hours evaluation Fee: $945 total: $150 application fee and $795 tuition
Prerequisites: Minimum age 18, or parental consent if approved by YTC; legal right to work in Canada; Standard First Aid/CPR C; physical fitness requirements; English proficiency
Instructor / coordinator: TBA
Start date: TBA
Learners will focus on
Wildfire behavior and ecology
Suppression tactics using hand tools, pumps, and hoses
Crew safety, situational awareness, and risk management
Incident command, field readiness, and coordinated emergency response
Fire Smart principles and land stewardship practices
Required / recommended materials
IFSTA Ground Cover Firefighting for Structural Firefighters, 1st Edition
CSA-approved steel-toed boots with 6-inch uppers or taller
Notebook and writing instruments
Evaluation
Written examination, practical skills evaluation, and third-party certification testing. Minimum 70% on the written examination and successful completion of the practical skills evaluation.
2. NFPA 1010 Firefighter I
Certification: Firefighter I Certification (NFPA 1010, 2024)
Level: Entry level
Reference: NFPA 1010 (2024) Standard; IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting, 8th Edition
Duration: 132 hours: 40 hours classroom/online and 92 hours practical
Delivery method: Blended learning: classroom/online and practical
Prerequisites: None specified
Instructor / coordinator: TBA
Start date: TBA
Learners will focus on
Personal protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Fire dynamics, building construction, and fire behavior indicators
Fireground communications and Incident Command System (ICS) teamwork
Ladders, ropes, knots, forcible entry, ventilation, and hose operations
Search and rescue, fire suppression, salvage, overhaul, and evidence preservation
Required / recommended materials
IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting, 8th Edition
NFPA-compliant structural firefighting ensemble and SCBA
Notebook and pen
Evaluation
Online quizzes, practical skill evaluations, final written exam, and live fire evaluation. Passing criteria: 80% or higher on quizzes and the final exam, plus successful completion of practical skill evaluations and full participation in live-fire exercises.
3. NFPA 1010 Firefighter 2
Status: Coming soon
Certification: Firefighter 2 Certification (NFPA 1010)
This advanced course will build on Firefighter I. Duration, schedule, fees, and full course details will be confirmed and added before this course is opened for enrollment.
4. NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials Awareness
Certification / level: NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials Awareness Level
Duration: 10 hours
Delivery: Blended learning: online modules and in-person/classroom scenario application Prerequisites: None specified
Instructor / coordinator: TBA
Start date: TBA
Learners will focus on
Recognizing and identifying hazardous materials using indicators, placards, labels, and shipping papers
Using the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Assessing scene hazards and implementing initial safety actions
Establishing hot, warm, and cold zones
Case studies and scenario-based learning
Required / recommended materials
IFSTA Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 6th Edition
NFPA 470: Hazardous Materials Awareness Level
Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
Notebook, pen/pencil, course handouts and worksheets
Evaluation
Written exams, scenario evaluations, and class participation. Students must complete required scenarios and score at least 70% overall on written exams.
5. Hazardous Materials Operations
Certification / level: Hazardous Materials Operations Level
Reference: NFPA 470 operational guidelines
Duration: 32 hours
Delivery: Blended learning: online modules, classroom, and hands-on skills training
Prerequisites: Hazardous Materials Awareness recommended
Instructor / coordinator: TBA
Start date: TBA
Learners will focus on
Identifying potential hazards and container behaviors
Planning the initial response and implementing defensive actions
Using personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety protocols
Emergency, product, mass, and technical decontamination
Victim rescue and recovery, evidence preservation, and public safety
Required / recommended materials
IFSTA Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 6th Edition
NFPA 470 operational guidelines and NFPA 472
Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
Notebook, pen/pencil, course handouts and worksheets
Full PPE for practical exercises, including chemical protective clothing and respiratory protection
Evaluation
Written exams, practical scenario evaluations, and class participation. Students must pass all practical evaluations and score at least 70% overall to receive a passing grade.
Admission, Fees, and Contact
Admission Requirements
Requirements vary by course. The following should be confirmed per course before final posting:
Minimum age 18, or parental consent if approved by YTC
Legal right to work in Canada
Standard First Aid/CPR C
Physical fitness requirements
English proficiency
Course-specific PPE, textbooks, and materials
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum age 18, or parental consent if approved by YTC
Legal right to work in Canada
Standard First Aid/CPR C
Physical fitness requirements
English proficiency
Course-specific PPE, textbooks, and materials
Fees
Wildland Firefighter I: $945 total, including a $150 application fee and $795 tuition.
Fees for NFPA 1010 Firefighter I, NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials Awareness, and Hazardous Materials Operations should be listed as TBA unless YTC confirms separate pricing before posting. Firefighter 2 pricing will be set when that course is finalized.