The Canadian Fire Rescue College
Empowering the heroes of today for a better tomorrow
The Canadian Fire Rescue College
Empowering the heroes of today for a better tomorrow
Our History
The Canadian Fire Rescue College has a rich history of academic excellence and a commitment to providing students with the skills they need to succeed in their careers. The CFRC is a fully licensed Alberta Private Vocational College, and is also a Certified Educational Institution as designated by the Government of Canada. Our Fire Academy is also listed in the Canadian Indigenous Business Directory. The Canadian Fire Rescue College is also a trade member of the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association.
Our Campus
We are Excited to announce the opening of a new Campus in Red Deer County! The new campus is conveniently located in central Alberta, includes a large administration and classroom building, and multi-story dormitory units. The new campus also features a full commercial kitchen with staff to provide top-notch meal-service to our staff and students. Bringing these elements together ensures that when you enroll at the Canadian Fire Rescue College you won't need to worry about what to eat or where to live - all you need to do is focus on becoming a firefighter. The CFRC will be running all future classes from this new location, and is excited to begin working with Red Deer County Protective Services to enhance our educational programs, and their emergency services delivery.
Why CFRC?
The Canadian Fire Rescue College offers students a wide range of choices to pursue their passions and achieve their goals. The CFRC offers these programs at lower prices, and in better quality than any of our competitors. We turn out real floor-ready firefighters, Hazmat responders, pump operators, officers, and instructors. Don't know how to become a firefighter? Learn how!
Available Training Programs
Enhanced Firefighter Program
Enhanced Firefighter Program
Enhanced Firefighter Program
The Enhanced Firefighter Training Program is the most elite level of training provided by the CFRC. In addition to 11 separate courses, this program is the only firefighter training program in Canada that has a formal practicum placement included as a mandatory course component. Enhanced students are placed at 3 diffrent fire stations throughout their placements to gain unique and diverse experiences.
Firefighter I&II Program
Enhanced Firefighter Program
Enhanced Firefighter Program
The NFPA 1001 Firefighter I&II Training Program is the fundamental basic level of training required to apply at most fire departments in Canada and the United States. Any department that does not outright require applicants to have this level of training, will certainly prefer applicants who do!
Hazmat Responder Program
Enhanced Firefighter Program
Wildland Firefighter Program
The NFPA 470 (1072) Hazmat Responder Training Program is part of the Firefighter I&II program offered here at the college, but can be taken separately by individuals who are seeking a Hazmat-specific type of employment. Graduates of this program typically apply to work for hazardous materials handling and mediation companies.
Wildland Firefighter Program
Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator Program
Wildland Firefighter Program
The NFPA 1140 (1051) Wildland Fire Fighter Training Program has been developed to train structural firefighters in the ways of wildland firefighting. This course focusses on fighting fires in the wildland-urban-interface, and is not typically a course taken by individuals seeking employment as wildland firefighters.
Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator Program
Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator Program
Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator Program
The NFPA 1002 Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator Training Program covers both the operation of emergency vehicles, and the operation of fire pumps in basic and complex environments. Some departments may require applicants to have this level of training before they can apply, and virtually all departments will prefer applicants to have it.
Standard First Aid and CPR
Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator Program
Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator Program
This Comprehensive two-day course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. This training is a pre-requisite to all other programs offered by the college.
Emergency Medical Responder Program
Emergency Services Instructor Program
Emergency Services Instructor Program
The Emergency Medical Responder Program offered by the college is delivered through the Canadian Red Cross. This training program exceeds the requirements of departments that require EMR, Advanced First Aid, or Medical First Responder level training. This program is approved by the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics, but is not yet approved by the Alberta College of Paramedics.
Emergency Services Instructor Program
Emergency Services Instructor Program
Emergency Services Instructor Program
The NFPA 1041 Emergency Services Instructor Training Program is split into two distinct levels which are usually taken separately. These levels of training are required for individuals seeking promotions within their fire service, or for individuals seeking to become employed at the officer or instructor level elsewhere.
Fire Company Officer Training Program
Emergency Services Instructor Program
Fire Company Officer Training Program
The NFPA 1021 Fire Company Officer Training Program is split into two distinct levels which are usually taken separately. These levels of training are required for individuals seeking promotions within their fire service, or for individuals seeking to become employed at the officer level elsewhere.