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CAD 18009

Tuition Fee (CAD)

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CAD 100

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Humber's Fire Services diploma program teaches you the theory of fire science, fire prevention, safety, and physical and mental health while working in a collaborative environment. You will gain a well-rounded education in fire services and will acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required by fire and emergency services. You will also develop personal resilience strategies to manage the rigours of this career.

This program does not educate you to become a firefighter. If you would like information on becoming a firefighter, see our Pre-Service Firefighter program.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:

  • Design, interpret, problem-solve and modify technical projects related to fire protection.
  • Analyze the impact of legislation, fire standards, regulations, ethics, and guidelines on the operation of fire services
  • Use building construction documentation to evaluate safety hazards when responding to an emergency.
  • Advocate for fire services, fire health, safety and prevention to enhance public safety and awareness.
  • Apply relevant occupational health and safety regulations, legislation, policies and procedures, ethical principles and professional conduct in various workplaces.
  • Apply communication, teamwork and organizational skills to enhance the quality of service in fire services.
  • Analyze, within a Canadian context, the impact of historical practices and current trends on the operations in fire science.
  • Ensure maintenance of one’s physical and mental health and abide by the occupational standards of the firefighting profession.
  • Employ strategies, programs and interventions to provide help to an individual experiencing an acute mental health crisis as well as to address chronic stress related behaviours found in self and others.
  • Apply knowledge of human rights and freedoms legislation in all verbal and written interactions.
  • Work cooperatively in multidisciplinary teams to achieve mutual goals.
  • Develop and implement ongoing effective strategies for personal and professional development to manage the rigors of a career in Emergency Services.
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 70

Program Intensity Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - Band in any two module - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80.0  Minimum Listening - 20.0  Minimum Reading - 20.0  Minimum Writing - 20.0  Minimum Speaking - 20.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 53
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent) 
    • Grade 12 Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U or equivalent) 
    • Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (SBI3C, SBI3U or SBI4U or equivalent) or Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH3U, SCH4C or SCH4U or equivalent) 
    • One Grade 11 or 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

18009

Tuition Fee
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CAD 100

Application Fee
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12000 Per year

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