Prerequisites

Fire Program Prerequisites:

Minimum 18 years of age
High School Diploma, GED, or post-secondary equivalent to grade 12 level. Students who do not meet this requirement may also be accepted – please contact us for alternative application options.
A valid Standard First Aid Certificate
CPR Level C or Health Care Provider (Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Standard First Aid + CPR/AED Level C, St. John’s Ambulance, or Canadian Red Cross) minimum requirement – higher qualifications are also accepted (eg. Advanced First Aid, ACP practice permit, etc.)
Alberta Student Number
A completed Medical Form complete and signed by a physician within 6 months of program start date.
Resume and two letters of character reference

Fire Program Physical Requirements:

Fire Fighting is a career that demands high physical fitness – students must be physically healthy and fit.

Applicants must present a medical form stating that they are approved and able to participate in this physically demanding program.
Facial hair must be trimmed or shaved – excessive facial hair may impair the use of breathing apparatuses.

Students with English as a second language:

Students who speak English as a second language are required to complete the online Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)English proficiency exam prior to applying to the EMR program.
This exam is completed independently, and results must be forward to admissions@emergencyed.ca to supplement your application.
Please follow the link below to schedule and complete the exam: