I retired from the fire trade last year. I know there were some changes they were working on. The basic fire fighter course is around 7 months long. Once you start training the only breaks are for summer block leave or Christmas block leave depending on when your course starts. I know before they were looking at getting rid of the semi skilled fire fighter side as there were issues with the level of training people had prior to entry and that we would accept training that was conducted up to 5 years ago. You will drive during your QL3 course both in the training area and on the base itself, you still have to qualify when you get to your fire hall. I'm not sure of when you get your level 1 (NFPA 1001) it may be once you are completed your OJT package after your QL3 course. You do not get any Ontario qualifications as the fire school does not give those out, you would have to challenge the test on your own time after the course.
Sorry I couldn't be more help, the trade was under going a huge change as I was leaving and I'm not sure how much has actually changed and what was still in the work. If I hear anything concrete I'll give updates.
Sorry I couldn't be more help, the trade was under going a huge change as I was leaving and I'm not sure how much has actually changed and what was still in the work. If I hear anything concrete I'll give updates.