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BASIC FIREFIGHTING
AT L A N T I C P O L I C E A C A D E M Y
START DATE: SEPTEMBER LENGTH: 22 WEEKS LOCATION: APA, PEI FIREFIGHTER TRAINING CENTRE, MILTON CREDENTIAL: CERTIFICATE, FIREFIGHTER – LEVEL I AND II; IFSAC CERTIFICATE SEALS FOR FIREFIGHTER LEVEL I AND II, HAZMAT AWARENESS, HAZMAT OPERATIONS
Learn with passion. Defend with courage. Serve with honour. Since the Atlantic Police Academy (APA), a division of Holland College, opened its doors in 1971, thousands of law enforcement professionals, firefighters, and correctional officers have received the training they needed to enter and remain in the field. In addition to the Police Science (Cadet) program, the APA offers Basic Firefighting, Conservation Enforcement, Corrections, and Sheriff and Public Safety programs. All programs at the Atlantic Police Academy have mandatory residential requirements. As a student, you must live in the APA’s residence for the duration of the training, except when you are doing on the job training. The residential environment serves as a training lab, providing experiential learning that would not be possible if students only interacted with one another in an instructional setting. Residence life allows students to develop skills in teamwork, problem solving, time management and communications, and allows for the development of gender and cross-cultural sensitivity, which are essential to a successful career in the public safety community. The residence rooms are single occupancy, with private bathrooms, cable TV, minifridge, Wi-Fi and air conditioning, and are located on site in Slemon Park. A meal plan is included in the residence fees. Students are provided with 14 meals a week: breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Thursday, breakfast and lunch on Friday.
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In the Atlantic Police Academy’s Basic Firefighting program, you will learn the fundamental skills needed to keep yourself, your colleagues, and the public safe in critical situations. Training at an off-campus site offers you real-life firefighting experience in a controlled environment. These training simulations provide you with essential knowledge on fire behaviour, motor vehicle extraction, medical first response and communication. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS §§ Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level §§ Age 18 by program start date §§ Must hold a valid driver’s license (students holding restricted or graduated licenses must abide by the conditions of this license, regardless of Holland College training) §§ Completion of Immunization Verification Form (not required until after an applicant has been accepted) §§ Vision Exam Form, found on program website §§ Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) with no findings of guilt §§ Physical fitness test set out by the Course Standard which will be conducted at the Atlantic Police Academy prior to course start date. The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) will be accepted if current at time of course commencement. §§ Basic Firefighter Medical Examination Form, found on program website §§ Resumé
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