TRADES & INDUSTRIAL

Volunteer Firefighter

Theory Level 1

NOC-3413

Program Description

The SIIT Volunteer Firefighter (VFF) program provides training for First Nations communities using the IFSTA Essential of Fire Fighting, 7th Edition, curriculum. The VFF theory Level 1 program is 1.5 weeks in length.

Acceptance Policy

SIIT provides preferential admission to applicants who are of First Nation’s ancestry; however, SIIT programs are open to everyone, and all application will be considered. SIIT relies on section 56 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018 to provide preference to applicants who are of First Nations’ ancestry.

Permanent Resident Applicant Information

SIIT is not currently legislated to accept International Students. You must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply.
For Permanent Resident applications we will request the following documentation:

• Copy of Permanent Resident Card
• International Qualifications Assessment (IQAS) International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | Alberta.ca Your high school/secondary education credentials must be assessed through this service.
• Canadian Language Benchmark – English Assessment of CLB 7. We will accept either International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Academic or Canadian English Language Proficiency Program (CELPIP) – General.

Courses

• VFFP 122 Volunteer Fire Fighter Level 1 – Theory

What to Expect

Length of Program

• The Volunteer Firefighter Theory Level One program takes approximately 50 hours to complete.

Instruction

The program has the option of being delivered in First Nation communities with an instructor in the classroom or online self-paced with no instructor.

Attendance Policy

Students are required to maintain a 90% attendance rate to complete the program.

Online self-paced delivery requires students to complete all chapters and corresponding quizzes.

Evaluation

For in-community program delivery with an instructor present, evaluation in the program will be through competency-based assessment of knowledge. A Pass/Fail grading system will be used in evaluating the theory learned. A variety of checklists and observations will be used by the instructor to determine the achievement level of the specific skills. For online self-paced delivery, evaluation in the program will be through competency-based quizzes of knowledge. A Pass/Fail grading system will be used in evaluating the theory learned.

Graduation Document

Successful students will receive a Certificate of Achievement for VFF Theory Level 1. The theory portion must be completed before the practical component of the program.

Career Path

Career Opportunities

Students can become members of the on-reserve Fire Department and contribute to community safety. The emphasis of this program is on community-based, local firefighting training.