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, and a Designated Learning 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 Instructors 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 local businesses and government agencies to enhance our educational programs, and assist with the delivery of their services.
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
Firefighter I&II Program
Wildland Firefighter Program
Firefighter I&II 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
Wildland Firefighter Program
Firefighter I&II 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
Wildland Firefighter Program
Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator 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
Standard First Aid and CPR
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.
Advanced First Aid Program
Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator Program
Standard First Aid and CPR
The Advanced First Aid course offered by the college is delivered in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross. Taught by active career Firefighters and Paramedics, this training program meets or exceeds the requirements of departments and workplaces that require Advanced First Aid, or Medical First Responder level training.
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
Emergency Services Instructor 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.