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.
Admission Requirements
- Students have at least a Grade 8 education with Grade 10 recommended.
Non-Academic Requirements
- Students Must be in good physical condition with good eyesight, hearing, manual dexterity, physical agility, eye-hand coordination, and no medical restrictions.
Acceptance Policy
Strong preference is given to applicants who are Status First Nations, but SIIT programs are open to anyone.
English Language Benchmark
SIIT is not currently legislated to accept International Students. You must be a Canadian/ Permanent Resident to apply.
To be admitted into this program you must be able to understand and communicate in English (Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment of six – CLB6).
Courses
- VFFP 101 Volunteer Fire Fighter Level 1 – Theory
Volunteer Firefighter
Theory Level 1
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.
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
Head Office
Suite 100-103A Packham Avenue
Asimakaniseekan Askiy Reserve
Saskatoon, SK S7N 4K4
306-244-4444