Firefighter Curriculum through OFM

[pumper172]

Question. I am just starting to do my moduals through the OFM, once I have completed all of them what does this give me for credentials. Is doing this modual course the same as doing pre-service? I know at the end of it if I sucessfully complete the mod's and pass the test I get a certificate. Of what though? Sorry for the stupid question, I'm just not getting any answers from anybody else.

[wilderness]

From what i have been told, once your done all the modules and homework. you could write the test, at the OFC and get a Firefighters certificate..... Your learning from some of the best up there....
Wish more of the guys were willing to attend

[esteves]

I am an acrredited b.c.'er interested in more info about getting on the job in ont., have p.o.c. fire exp.
I've got my nfpa levels in driving/ pumping/ swiftwater/ fire(of course)/etc and am reg'd for confined spaces as well.
was wondering what was necessary for ont. compliance for applying, am getting in touch w/ guy i know on toronto f.d.
thanks.

[dentedhead]

I am an acrredited b.c.'er interested in more info about getting on the job in ont., have p.o.c. fire exp.
I've got my nfpa levels in driving/ pumping/ swiftwater/ fire(of course)/etc and am reg'd for confined spaces as well.
was wondering what was necessary for ont. compliance for applying, am getting in touch w/ guy i know on toronto f.d.
thanks.

I think Ontario is a little more flexible with qualifications.There is no real concrete standard yet.It really boils down to what each indvidual dept will accept.

In a larger reqruitment you will find everything from Captain certificate holder to the guy who just figgered he would apply and has nothing more than the bare minimum.

Dentedhead

[Duey]

There is more information here

http://www.ofm.gov.on.ca/english/Certification/Firefighter Certification Program/certqa.asp