About Fire Training Certificate Program (academy) in College of the Rockies
Our 23-week full-time Fire Training certificate program is very hands-on and provides instruction on the skills, knowledge and certificates you require to be a strong candidate for entry-level positions in fire fighting, industrial safety, medical first response, and more. Along with fire and rescue services, employment opportunities exist in oil and gas, forestry and mining industries.
Delivered in partnership with the City of Kimberley Fire Department, the program is delivered primarily on-site at the City of Kimberley Fire Hall and live-fire training facilities, providing a unique and authentic training environment. Your instructors have extensive experience and training as firefighters or emergency services personnel. Upon successful completion of the program you will receive the a College of the Rockies Fire Training certificate along with a host of individual certificates including NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level 1 and 2, NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, and many more.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 50% or higher in relevant subjects.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: Overall 6.0 with no band below 6.0.
- TOEFL: iBT 80
- PTE: 50 (minimum 49 in each component)
College of the Rockies Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Location |
Cranbrook, British Columbia |
Establishment Year |
1975 |
Number of Campuses |
6 |
Number of Students |
2500 |
On-campus housing |
Available |
Mode of program |
On campus/ Online/ Blended |
Tuition fee |
63.72 - 237.53 CAD (per credit)
78.60 - 122.28 CAD (per week) |
Application mode |
Online |
Financial Aid |
Scholarship/ Bursary/ Award |
College of the Rockies The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
- The tuition fees for the applied course are obtained by email.
- College of Rockies charges tuition fee for programs using cost per credit or cost per week basis.
Expenses |
Estimated Cost |
Cost per credit |
63.72 - 237.53 CAD |
Cost per week |
78.60 - 122.28 CAD |
Student association fee |
11.50 CAD |
Lab fee |
25.31 CAD (per credit for 3 credits) |
Bus pass |
44.40 CAD |
Health and dental plan |
229.50 CAD |
Textbook cost |
200 CAD |