Emergency Services Technology (EST) is a full-time diploma program providing a combination of firefighting and emergency medical services employability skills. This unique and comprehensive program provides preparation for entry-level career positions in municipal and industrial firefighting and prehospital emergency services.
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum age 18
- High school diploma with a minimum of 50% in:
- English 30-1 or English 30-2
- Math 20-3
- One grade 12 science (Biology 30 preferred: required for medical stream)
- Proof of an Unrestricted Alberta Class 5 or equivalent driver’s license and airbrake endorsement. If you have a Graduated Driver’s License (GDL), you may apply to the program but your restriction must be removed before program commencement and you must have your airbrake endorsement to be accepted to the program.
- Completed EST program checklist
- Completed Medical Clearance Form
In addition to the above requirements:
Fire Specialization
- Proof of Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification (valid to February 2025), or EMR course. EMR is not required for the fire specialization though it is strongly recommended. Having it may allow more options for employment as well as the fexibility to reconsider the medical specialization (if space permits).
Medical Specialization:
- 60% in Biology 30
- Proof of Basic Life Support (CPR) valid to February 2025 and proof of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or Advanced First Aid valid to February 2025.
Notes:
Students must have computer application skills including word processing, preparing spreadsheets and performing web research tasks.
Those without the academic requirements may qualify for special student status (entrance screening); however, fire departments may require you to have a high school diploma.
Practicum Requirements:
- A clear criminal record check will be required for your practicum placement. Contact your local RCMP detachment for cost and procedure.
- A driver’s abstract may also be required.
Graduation Requirements:
Students who complete the requirements will be awarded an Emergency Services Technology diploma.
Upon successful completion, students will also be eligible to receive the following certifications.
Emergency Medical Specialization & Fire Stream:
NFPA 1001 - Fire Fighter Level II
NFPA 1002 - Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
NFPA 1140 - Wildland Firefighter Level I
NFPA 470 - Dangerous Goods Operations Level
Fire Stream only:
NFPA 1002 - Fire Apparatus - Pumping Operations
NFPA 1002 - Aerial Apparatus
NFPA 1006 - Confined Space Rescue Operations Level
NFPA 1006 - Rope Rescue Operations Level
NFPA 1041 - Fire Service Instructor Level
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