Fire Training Facility and Courses

The Fire Training Facility is a space where public safety agencies, government, schools, and businesses can practice and learn how to respond to emergencies.

This regional training centre is important for improving training and education programs to keep us ready to protect our community during fires and other emergencies. With this facility and excellent training and education programs, Kingston Fire and Rescue can keep providing the highest quality emergency response skills.

Features

How to apply?

1. Submit your application at least 30 days before the course starts. If you get accepted, each fire department student will have to pay a $65 fee (non-refundable).
2. All courses that have prerequisites must be completed and approved by the Ontario Fire College Registrar prior to acceptance. You will be notified via email of your successful application to the course. Participants who attend a course without meeting the required prerequisites will be asked to leave, and no refund will be provided.

Pre-class materials

To access pre-class materials and the OFC calendar, go to Moodle Contact North website and follow these steps:

1. Click the “Login as a guest” button 
2. Use the password “preclass” to log in
3. Click the course folder to access files for downloading

Completion requirement

It is the student’s responsibility to fulfill all the course requirements mentioned in the pre-class package. Make sure you bring any necessary textbooks, equipment, materials, or clothing as specified for the course.

Course cancellations

• The OFC may cancel a course if there are not enough registrations. In such cases, students will be informed beforehand, and the City will provide a refund.
• If you want to cancel or withdraw from an OFC-approved course, follow the OFC Administration and Registration policy. If you wish to cancel after the deadline, the course fee will not be refunded.
• To cancel an attendance, send a written email notification to the registrar’s office at applyofc@ontario.ca. Verbal cancellations will not be accepted.
• To send a replacement, submit an application form with a note about the substitution before the course starts. Make sure your substitute student has completed any required pre-requisite work and has sufficient time to complete pre-class material. Note that substitutions must be processed before the course begins; otherwise, they will not be allowed by the OFC.

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