Provincial Qualifications

[Smitdy6]

Just wondering if anybody could let me know how Ontario qualifications translate to other Provinces and what is reconized. ex. Drivers licences
What qualifications would I need to apply out West that are not reconized or available in Ontario.

thanks in advance for the information

Smitdy

[FFWannabe]

What I'm seeing is that even areas within the province are different. In some areas (London, Kitchener, Guelph), I believe Pre-Service is a requirement, someone correct me if I'm wrong. In other areas, such as Markham, it isn't required, but it helps and in other areas still, such as Ottawa, it isn't even going to be recognized anymore as they feel if they are going to teach it to you anyway, you will not receive points for it.

It varies, I think it's best to check with each department for specifics.

Sue :)

[colin911]

As a first class firefighter in Ontario without the NFPA 1001,1002 certifications, I would be unable to apply to departments that require those certificates. Even though my department bases the training on NFPA standards, they far exceed what is required in the 1001's. Departments such as Halifax, and so many others outside Ontario would not even look at my resume if I applied. I'm not sure if I became a "certified" firefighter by the OFM, that it would be equal to having the 1001's. Maybe someone else knows about that.

The other qualifications such as DZ (Ontario), Standard F/A CPR and so on are pretty much transferable as far as I know.

Colin

[hom4er]

I have most recently applied for my NFPA 1001 after passing Ontario's provincial test. This allows you to have lets say interprovincial status in any department outside of Ontario that is asking for minimum NFPA 1001 to apply.I think if your a volunteer and you have all your components you can book to write the provincial to attain this pro-board certification, don't quote me on this. Some other cities I know want you to have your 1002 and an EMT-A designation, (Winnipeg for example). As far as licences go for example again..Ontario's D turns into Alberta's class 3 licence and our Z is equivalent to there air break endorsement which is Q. I hope this helps you out a little.

[pcpfire]

Okay guys I need help .. I'm looking into a position and I could have a good chance at getting it but i need to know if I can take the NFPA 1002 and 472 somewhere close to Windsor onatrio. These to certs are a requirement and I have the 1001 from 2005. What do I do and where do I turn. What's the cost ? Can it get them on there own ? Help!!!! My time is limited and I have about 2 months to put it on paper

[FF308]

Okay guys I need help .. I'm looking into a position and I could have a good chance at getting it but i need to know if I can take the NFPA 1002 and 472 somewhere close to Windsor onatrio. These to certs are a requirement and I have the 1001 from 2005. What do I do and where do I turn. What's the cost ? Can it get them on there own ? Help!!!! My time is limited and I have about 2 months to put it on paper

I would contact FESTI your 472 Hazmat is a week long course and costs about 500.00 and you and at the end of it you write the provincial exam. You can also do your 1002 specific to airport apparatus there I think its abot 1500.00 don't hold me to that number check them out it has pricing and some course availability on there site at Festi.com